THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - CHICAGOANS FEASTING AT FESTS STILL ON THE MENU!
Labor Day
is behind us, autumn is ahead, but this weekend Chicagoans will be feasting at
fests still on the summer menu!
Celebrate
German culture this Saturday and Sunday at this year's annual German
American Fest being held at 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue
(Lincoln and Leland Avenues) in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Of course, it goes without saying, but I'll
say it anyway, this fest features "traditional" German foods, wine and beer,
live German music for your dancing and singing pleasures along with traditional
cultural programs and other attractions for your enjoyment. And, don't forget the Von
Steuben Parade at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday starting at 4000
N. Lincoln Avenue to Wilson Avenue, then north on Western Avenue and ending
back at the Festival area so you and your family and friends can continue
celebrating!
This
year's Guinness Oyster Fest
once again kicks off the unofficial start of autumn, in summer of course, at
2000 W. Roscoe Street (Damen Avenue and Roscoe Street) in the Roscoe Village
neighborhood this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This fest features tents housing fresh
oysters and seafood along with other culinary delights from local restaurants,
live music on two stages, and arts & crafts booths for this end-of-season
street party!
The Windy City Wine Festival
takes place this Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Buckingham Fountain (500 S. Columbus Drive) in the South Loop with
a celebration of wine, food and music.
Here's your chance to sample over 345 wines from around the world as
well as sample signature dishes from a variety of Chicago restaurants such as
Adobo Grill, Empanadus Restaurant and others.
This fest also features cooking demonstrations and live music. Designated Driver tickets are available as
well which includes two non-alcoholic drinks and a souvenir wine glass upon
departure! Empty of course!!
Back for
its 11th year, the Renegade
Craft Fair sets up shop at 2000 W. Division Street
(Damen Avenue and Division Street) in the Wicker Park neighborhood this
Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Browse work from over 300 indie crafters from
across the U.S. who will be selling handmade wares from clothing to jewelry to
bath products and much more. This year
you'll also find a vintage pop up market by The Vintage Bazaar along with
entertainment/music, food by Antique Taco, Chicago's Doghouse, MANA and others
as well as a photo booth by Magnolia Photo Booth Co. and much more!
Get a
flavor of Ukrainian arts and culture at the 11th annual Ukrainian
Village Fest located at Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church (739 N. Oakley
Boulevard at the corner of Oakley Boulevard & Superior Street) in the
historic Ukrainian Village neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. This European-style,
neighborhood festival features live music, costumed folk dancers, a beer garden
(domestic and imported), ethnic arts & crafts, traditional and continental
fare, games, kids' activities in a special area and raffle prizes with a Grand
Lottery 1st prize of $2,500 cash!!
The 24th
annual Festival de La Villita
returns this Saturday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-11:00
p.m.) to 26th Street and Kostner Avenue in the Little Village
neighborhood in celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain and
South-of-the Border culture. This fest
features over 100 vendors, which include neighborhood restaurants serving up
authentic Mexican cuisine, as well as live music, artisans, entertainment for
kids, carnival rides and appearances by TV and radio personalities. Sunday at Noon the Mexican Independence Day Parade
is set to kick-off at Albany Avenue and 26th Street and culminating
at the festival. Did I mention this is
all FREE!
Finally,
this weekend's 2013
Chicago Movies in the Parks series features the
following movie on Saturday, at dusk, weather permitting: "Take the Lead" - Tuley Park (501 E. 90th Pl.) - Chesterfield.
Will You Be Feasting
At The Fests?
SUE
MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
