Your $10 donation benefits the local community:
Gate donations support the annual production of Wicker Park Fest and help fund the work of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, a local nonprofit dedicated to increasing the neighborhood’s visibility and vitality through events and programs that promote the local business community.
The Chamber also partners with Burr Elementary School, which receives 100% of ticket sales from activities in the Kids Fest area.
Pet Fest returns to Wicker Park Fest with fest partner Canine Crews! Bring your furry friends for a dog-friendly weekend packed with fun, all while supporting local pet-focused nonprofits, including Chicago Rescue Authority and Whiskers & Tails.
Additionally, a portion of the gate donations collected by Wicker Park Fest’s Gate Partners at five designated side entrances will directly benefit the participating nonprofit organizations.
Getting here:
Get to Wicker Park Fest on the "L"
Take the Blue Line to the Division or Damen stops. From Division, walk Northwest on Milwaukee. From Damen, walk north one-half block.
Get to Wicker Park Fest by bus
Take the Milwaukee 56, North 72, Damen 50, or Division 70 bus to the Division/Ashland/Milwaukee Avenue intersection OR the Damen/North/Milwaukee Avenue intersection.
Get to Wicker Park Fest by bike
We love cyclists! We provide bike parking at the North Honore Gate. Gate Locations After arriving to the WPB neighborhood, you can use any of gates to enter the festival area. Want to avoid the intense crowds at the Main Entrance where North meets Milwaukee Avenue? Use one of the quicker and easier entrance points located at:
- Honore St. & Elk Grove Ave. (on the North side of Milwaukee)
- Honore St. & North Wicker Park Ave. (on the South side of Milwaukee)
- Evergreen Ave. (South side of Milwaukee) N. Wolcott Ave. (South side of Milwaukee) **Closest Entrance to Kids’ Fest
- Beach Ave. & Wood St. (North side of Milwaukee)
- South Entrance: Paulina St. & Milwaukee Ave. (2 gates)
Get to Wicker Park Fest by rideshare
Use the address 1346 N Paulina St for all Uber/Lyft/rideshare drop-offs, which will put you right at the South Gate of Wicker Park Fest.
First Aid
First Aid/Medical Tents are located at Honore St. (North side of Milwaukee) & on Milwaukee at Wood (North side of Milwaukee).
What to Expect
Wicker Park Fest is the definitive culmination of cutting edge music, celebrated local restaurants and unbeatable culture. The festival takes place along Milwaukee Avenue from North Avenue to Ashland Ave. To get a taste for what you're in for immerse your self in the Best of the Fest 2018 recap video:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed at Wicker Park Fest? Yes. We ask that you please keep your pup leashed & clean up after them.Â
- Can I re-enter Wicker Park Fest? Yes.
- I want to stay for the weekend of the Fest. Where can I stay? Check out the hotels & lodging in the neighborhood.
- Are there street closures I should prepare for? Yes, please click this link to learn about when and where you might need to park or take different roads.
- Why do I have to pay $10? We have a suggested $10 donation at the gate, which helps offset the costs of WPF and let's face it, the porta potties don't pay for themselves. Street Festivals are our non profit's fundraisers, NOT city funded events.Â
