As Chicago's most anticipated summer street festival, Wicker Park Fest celebrates the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife and top-notch restaurants across three days. Alongside its stellar 50+ original music performances, the fest features a variety of arts and culture initiatives, including art installations and international dance performances, along with a wide range of local food options from acclaimed restaurants and cafes, and more than 150 brick & mortar shops, including bookstores and vintage sellers.

A $10 entry donation is encouraged

Additional fest programming includes a Kids Fest experience for families to relax in the shade and participate in activities, with all proceeds benefiting Friends of Burr Elementary school. Pet Fest is also returning to WPF this year with special activities to benefit Chicago Rescue Authority, One More Dog Rescue and the Wicker Park Dog Park.

Across Chicago, nonprofit festivals are facing a troubling trend of soaring expenses and declining gate donations. In response to nonprofit fests across the city at risk for closures due to rising costs and low donations, the WPBCC Executive Director Pamela Maass has formed the Save Our Street Fests Coalition. The coalition is a group of 30+ nonprofit street fest organizers working together to raise urgent awareness about this issue. For more information, visit saveourstreetfests.org. #SaveOurStreetFests