Andersonville Midsommarfest 2024
June 7 - 9
Midsommarfest returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory!
Admission to Midsommarfest is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses, neighborhood events, small business networking events, neighborhood beautification, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools, Chicago Women's Health Center, Brave Space Alliance and more.
Printed Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC, Claudettes Crafts, The Daydreamers Shop, Lathers by Luna, MoonPerl LLC, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells.
ACC is partnering with WYNK this year to provide THC infused seltzers and Open Water to provide still water in recyclable aluminum twist-top bottles.
STAGE SCHEDULE
**schedule is subject to change & updated daily**
SATURDAY JUNE 8
8PM | Dancing Queen: An Abba Salute
6:30PM | partywatcher
5PM | Nathan Graham
4:30PM | Second City Outlaws
3:30PM | A.M. Sligners
3PM | Chicago Spirit Brigade
2PM | mars hojilla
1:30PM | Second City Outlaws
12:30PM | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
SUNDAY JUNE 9
8PM | Cecy Santana
7PM | Bianca Shaw
5PM | Tears Dry on Their Own
4:30PM | Clamor and Lace Noise Brigade
3PM | New Nostalgia
2:30PM | Chicago Spirit Brigade
1:30PM | Bird x Butterfly
1PM | Firebrand
12PM | Windy City Performing Arts
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
9PM | OPLIAM
7:30PM | Bev Rage & the Drinks
6PM | Ovef Ow
4:30PM | Maiden King
3PM | Cicada Summer
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
7:30PM | Tukkiman
5:30PM | S@N!C Healing
4:45PM | Vaudeville the Show (Sally Marvel & AJ Sacco)
4PM | D2X
2PM | Chicha Roots
1:30PM | Windy City Cheer
12PM | Al Rose
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
8PM | Rod Tuffcurls andThe Bench Press
6:30PM | Love in October
5PM | Cosmic Jaywalkers
12PM | Steven Future Band and the Rick King Quartet
2PM | Crocodile Rockstar
1PM | GUS®| Original Gus Giordano Dance School
12PM | Swedish Opening Ceremonies
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
8:30PM | Finom
7PM | Impulsive Hearts
5:30PM | Blood People
5PM | Chicago Spirit Brigade
4PM | Honey Trap
3:30PM | Firebrand
2PM | Hello Weekend
1:30PM | Jesse White Tumblers
12:30PM | Nikki O'Neill
12PM | Miss Foozie Pet Parade
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
8PM | DJ Scary Lady Sarah & Philly Peroxide
6PM | UltraBeat Band
5PM | Drag Queen Storytime with Merriam Levkowitz
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
6PM | Queen! Smartbar Takeover
3PM | Live Disney & Broadway Hits
5PM | Disco Beach Party with M. A. Y. O.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
8PM | DJ Martin
6PM | The Heist Drag Show
4PM | Second Hand Soul Band
2:30PM | Teatro Zinzanni Broadway in Chicago
12PM | Draglicious Drag Show
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
8:30 PM | Ariana DJ
7PM | Queer Dance Freakout/Trans Voices Cabaret
6PM | Super King Reza
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
9 PM | Ariana DJ
7:30PM | Chicago Therapy Collective
6:30PM | Gayun Cannon
4:30PM | NÆ
4PM | Drag Queen Storytime with Merriam Levkowitz
3PM | School of Rock Andersonville
1PM | Clean Plate Club
10AM | The Collective Yoga Coop
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
7:30 PM | Ariana DJ
6PM | Textured Dance Studio
4:30PM | OUX
4PM | Drag Queen Storytime with Merriam Levkowitz
3PM | School of Rock Andersonville
2:30PM | Windy City Cheer
1:30PM | Basic Comfort
12PM | Lydia Cash
FAQ
The festival days and hours are
Friday, June 7 | 5-10PM
Saturday, June 8 | 12-10PM
Sunday, June 9 | 12-10PM
Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located in the Chicago northside. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster (5200 N) to Gregory (just north of Catalpa).
Yes, stay tuned for the signup form! Please email info@andersonville.org with interest.
Yes, though crowded- the festival is as accessible as possible to allow for wheelchairs.
Yes, food is available to purchase from both vendors and at the restaurants participating in the festival. Check back for a complete list of food vendors.
Midsommarfest Street Closure information June 7-9, 2023
The following streets will be closed as of Thursday, June 6 at 11:59PM
- Clark Street from Foster to Gregory
- Farragut from the alley (1476 W) to Clark Street
- Berwyn from the alley east of Clark (1476 W) to Ashland
- Summerdale from the alley east of Clark (1476 W) to Ashland
- Balmoral from the alley east of Clark (1476 W) to Ashland
- Rascher from the alley east of Clark (1476 W) to Ashland
- Catalpa from the alley east of Clark (1476 W) to Ashland
All closed streets will reopen by June 10 @ 6AM
Alcohol is available for purchase by those who are 21 and older with a valid ID. Alcohol purchased at the beer booths along the festival footprint may be carried within the boundaries of the festival. If you purchase alcohol at a bar or restaurant, you may not leave the establishment with the drink.
Cash, Credit Card and Venmo. There are ATM’s onsite and please use @avillechamber for venmo payments
Yes, dogs are allowed into the festival. If your dog has sensory sensitivities, please note that it does get crowded and there will be live music and performances.
The sponsorship deck can be downloaded here, please email info@andersonville.org if you would like to sponsor 2024 Midsommarfest
2024 Midsommarfest's lineup is FULL. All band inquiries can email info@andersonville.org
Click here to view places to stay in Andersonville and the surrounding area.
VENDORS
Genoa Italian Concession
La Cebollita Grill #2 Inc
Lee Concessions/ LC Pho Restaurant
SPECIAL PACKAGES
**special packages coming soon!**
Cannabis Infused Beverage Sponsor
WYNK Seltzer + THC
Water Sponsor
Open Water
Neighborhood Sponsor
Genoa Italian Concessions
Renewal by Andersen
Friends of Midsommarfest Sponsor
Sage Stone Counseling
Michael Plageman, American Family Insurance
Non Profit Booth Sponsor
Gift of Hope