Friday, July 22, 2022

FEST ALERT: Wicker Park Fest Returning July 22-24 for the 18th Season

Here at ChiIL Mama and ChiIL Live Shows, we've been going to Wicker Park Fest, Chicago’s biggest street festival, since it's inception. With 3 stages, over 40 acclaimed live bands, an arts area, family fun, food and drinks, there's something for everyone. This is one of the best of the Chicago fests, so get on down to Milwaukee Avenue from North Avenue to Paulina Street July 22-24 for Wicker Park Fest's 18th season.

Photos: Local H, NNAMDÏ, Cherry Glazerr, Caroline Rose, The Happy Fits. Courtesy of the artists.

Headlining bands include Chicago’s established rock band Local H, Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist NNAMDÏ, as well as eight national acts such as Cherry Glazerr, Caroline Rose, The Happy Fits, MICHELLE, Y La Bamba, The Spits, Armand Hammer, and Tom the Mail Man. Other highlights from the music lineup include Laura Stevenson, Arin Ray and Cheekface. The free festival with $10 suggested donation benefits the nonprofit Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce. The presenting sponsor for Wicker Park Fest 2022 is Goose Island Beer Company.

The complete lineup and schedule are as follows:

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 5-10 P.M.

NORTH STAGE

08:30 - 10:00 Local H

07:00 - 08:00 The Spits

06:00 - 06:30 Bev Rage & The Drinks

 

CENTER STAGE

09:00 - 10:00 Y La Bamba

07:45 - 08:30 ÉSSO! Afrojam Funkbeat

06:30 - 07:15 Cheekface

05:15 - 06:00 Dwaal Troupe

 

SOUTH STAGE

09:00 - 10:00 Reggae Gold

07:30 - 09:00 Tukkiman

07:00 - 07:30 DJ Illest

06:00 - 07:00 Ifficial Reggae Movement

05:00 - 06:00 Lady Sol & Friends

 

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 12-10 P.M.

NORTH STAGE

08:45 - 10:00 The Happy Fits

07:30 - 08:15 Laura Stevenson

06:15 - 07:00 Quasi

05:00 - 05:45 Marina City

03:45 - 04:30 Caracara

02:00 - 02:45 Phoneboy

01:00 - 01:30 Lightleak

12:00 - 12:30 Young Ritual

 

CENTER STAGE

09:00 - 10:00 Armand Hammer

07:45 - 08:30 Arin Ray

06:30 - 07:15 Gramps The Vamp

05:30 - 06:00 Tom the Mail Man

04:30 - 05:00 Matt Muse

 

SOUTH STAGE

08:45 - 10:00 Future Rootz feat. Daniel Crane

08:00 - 08:45 Mo Mami

07:00 - 07:45 La Reina Cumbia

06:00 - 06:45 Lester Rey

05:00 - 05:45 Bumbac Joe & his Mamakinas

03:00 - 05:00 The Gr8Cypher w/ TheGr8Thinkaz

12:00 - 02:00 School Of Rock Chicago West

 

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 12-10 P.M.

 

NORTH STAGE

08:30 - 10:00 Cherry Glazerr

07:00 - 08:00 Caroline Rose

05:45 - 06:30 MICHELLE

04:30 - 05:15 Dante Elephante

03:15 - 04:00 TheGr8Thinkaz

02:15 - 02:45 Emmett Mulrooney

12:00 - 01:45 School Of Rock Chicago

 

CENTER STAGE

09:00 - 10:00 NNAMDÏ

07:45 - 08:30 Oux

06:30 - 07:15 Mo Lowda & The Humble

05:30 - 06:00 The Brevet

04:30 - 05:00 Stay Outside

 

SOUTH STAGE

07:00 - 10:00 The Hustle

05:00 - 07:00 Duane Powell

03:00 - 05:00 Tommaso Conforti

 

Other entertainment and special offers at the festival include:

 

Arts Area

The Arts Area is presented by Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area #33 with provoking sculpture installations and interactive art, showcasing unique works from local artists. This year, 3 artworks will be shown: Rainbow Pyramid by John Bannon and Ed Wesly, A Quivering Life (Snared) by Samuel Schwindt, and Studio W.I.P. by Native 312. For more information on the Arts Area and the artists, visit https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wpfest/arts-area/.

 

Pin Perks

A $10 donation at the gate benefits the nonprofit Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, and comes with festival pin perks of receiving more than 20 discounts from festival vendors and businesses in the area. Participating businesses and deals include but are not limited to: Steely Boutique (30% off one item), Transit Tees (free pin or button with any in-store purchase), Kadampa Meditation (50% off one regular drop-in class), Spynergy (3 classes for $60), Liquor Park (10% off entire purchase), One Strange Bird (15% off entire purchase), Burton (20% off full price items), Eco Conscious Technologies (20% off online purchases of Air/Surface Pro/Pro+), Earth Rider Cycling (free pair of bike sock with any purchase), Barry's (free first class), and Ouro Hermetica (free OuroHermetica tea light candle). For more information on the pin perks, visit https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wpfest/wpb-pin-perks/.

 

Food and Drinks

Food vendors at the festival include:

5411 Empanadas: empanadas (truck)  

Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk: tacos, empanadas, pizza, fries, tater tots

Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood: BBQ, carnival & seafood

Donerman: German food (truck)

Genoa Italian Concession: Italian food

Harold’s Chicken: Chicken                     

Indian Garden Restaurant: Indian food

Island Noodles Chicago: Hawaiian food

Lee Concessions: carnival & Asian food

Seoul Taco: Korean tacos

Suzies Fun Foods: carnival food

Zucci Events & Dining: Mediterranean food

 

Kids Fest and Family Activities

The Kids Fest, hosted by Burr Elementary and taking place at Wolcott and Milwaukee Avenues, will offer an exclusive area of family programming, including early childhood learning, kids’ mini  tennis, science learnings, balloon animals, cookie decorating, kids cooking lessons, and more!

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