Chicago Festivals
July 10-12, Fri. 6pm-1am, Sat.
12-1am & Sun. 11am-11pm
Irish American Heritage Festival
Chicago: 773-282-7035
www.irishfestchicago.com
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626
N. Knox Ave. The fest showcases the
finest in local and international Irish
and American music, dance and family activities on multiple stages.
July 11-12, noon-10pm
West Fest
Chicago: 312-799-0354
www.westfestchicago.com
Eli’s Big Cake at Taste of Chicago
Chicago Ave. between Damen and
Wood St. The festival emphasizes
local food, drinks, talent, and goods
in a family-friendly, eclectic atmosphere.
July 17-19, Fri. 4-10pm,
Sat. 1-10pm, Sun. 1-7pm
BenFest
Chicago: 847-677-8273
www.BenFest.com
July 11, 1 pm
Eli’s Big Cake at Taste of Chicago
Chicago: 773-205-3800
www.elicheesecake.com
Leavitt Street from Irving Park Rd. to
Byron St. Legendary for its children’s
elements but catering to all age
groups with a variety of activities
and entertainment on two stages. A
huge weekend of camaraderie, great
music, fabulous fare, tons of activities for the kids and a chance to win
great prizes. $5 donation requested
for St. Benedict’s fundraising.
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park.
Come enjoy a taste of Eli’s BIG 1,000
pound 35th Birthday cheesecake and
see our secret celebrity cake cutter!
Free while supplies last.
July 11-12, 11am-10pm
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Chicago: www.chicagoevents.com
July 18-19
Sheffield Garden Walk
and Music Festival
Chicago:
www.sheffieldgardenwalk.com
Belmont and Damen. Chicago’s finest burger restaurants fire up their
grills along with two stages of music
and a Kids’ Zone activity area.
On Webster & Sheffield, 2200 N. &
1000 W. Gardens, music, kids’ activities and food.
July 17-19
Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago:
www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
1501 W. Randolph in Union Park.
Three-day event showcasing over 40
of independent music’s best bands
and artists on multiple stages.
Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland
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Summer 2015