2020 Event Sponsorship & Participation
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February 81000+ attendees |
ChillFest is back for a seventh year in 2020 and better than ever after six successful years. Featuring over 30 local musicians playing live, acoustic “living-room sets” in local storefronts throughout the neighborhood, this day of music continues to celebrate the live music history and creative roots of the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods while presenting emerging musical talent in unique settings throughout the neighborhood. You’ll enjoy great new music while exploring the many treasures offered in our wonderful local businesses. |
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April 18th150-200 Attendees |
We are pleased to announce our inaugural event of what is sure to become a Wicker Park favorite, the Wicker Park Handshake! We are all familiar with the Chicago Handshake combination of Malort and Old Style. So, we became curious what a hyper local combo from our hip, cool, artsy, bustling neighborhood would look like. On Saturday, April 18th from 12-6pm, ticket holders will take to the streets to sample your interpretation of a Wicker Park handshake.
Canceled |
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June - October (outdoor)December - April (indoor)500+ attendees per market |
The mission of the Wicker Park Farmers Market (WPFM) is to provide a space for regional food producers to sell to and interact with customers, for our residents and neighbors to access healthful foods, local goods and to foster a sense of place and community in the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood. Apply to be a VendorSponsor the Wicker Park Farmers Market |
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June - August1000+ attendees per movie |
Hollywood stars return to Chicago skies this summer, as Movies in the Parks brings big-screen entertainment to Wicker Park. This is a great way to get your brand in front of the Wicker Park Community and help make Movies in the Parks possible. Movie theme for the summer of 2020 is TBD. Check back updates. Canceled
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July 24 - 26
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As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife and acclaimed restaurants. Building on the area’s unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music (over 50 bands on four stages), great local food, arts and crafts, a kids’ area, and retail vendors. Canceled |
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August 24 - 3015,000 attendees |
The WPB Summer Sidewalk Sale is our neighborhood shop local event of the summer. Enjoy a weekend of live entertainment, deals, promotions, a digital map to help navigate all the great shopping and so much more that makes shopping in Wicker Park Bucktown the premier neighborhood shopping destination in Chicago! |
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September 15500+ attendees
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We are excited to announce our 8th Annual Wicker Park Bucktown Fall Dinner Crawl! Foodies around Chicagoland are invited to taste small bites and signature appetizers from participating restaurants while exploring all that Wicker Park and Bucktown have to offer. Taste and discover a variety of samplings from some of the best restaurants in WPB. 2020 Event Participation and Sponsorship available this summer! |
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October 31st400 attendees |
Join Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and Bucktown Community Organization for a socially distanced out door Trick or Treating event on The Bucktown Green Saturday, October 31st 2-4p! Limit of 25 participating businesses and max of 20 families to trick or treat every 15 minutes for ticked & timed entry. Click here for sponsorship opportunities!
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November 30 - December 30 5000+ Attendees |
Shops throughout Wicker Park Bucktown are invited to partake in the WPB Window Wonderland passport program starting November 30th toencourage shoppers to visit participating stores, make a purchase to receive a passport, and get a stamp in their book for a chance to enter to win a $50a giftcard to use at a participating business of their choice.
2020 Event Participation and Sponsorship available in Fall! |
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December 9150 - 200 attendees |
Our annual Holiday party is our annual celebration of supporting, partnering and connecting with WPB businesses and members. This event sells out annually and attracts between 150-200 attendees from WPB and beyond. It serves as our December Mixer to celebrate the end of the year. |
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Every 3rd Monday Monthlyattendees based on venue capacity |
New member orientations are held monthly for not only new members or existing members that need a refresh on how to best utilize their member benefits, but also potential members that are considering becoming a WPB member. |
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Every 2nd Wednesday Monthlyattendees based on venue capacity |
WPB mixers are held monthly to help businesses connect and partner to support one another. Mixers are hosted at different WPBCC member business every month to help give the host the opportunity to promote their business in the community. |
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Every 3rd Thursday Monthlyattendees based on venue capacity |
The monthly Women's Networking Event is our women owned business focused event. Each networking event is a power hour of networking in a female owned business in the neighborhood. |