Taste of Lincoln Avenue 2013 Event Lineup

The summer happening that is Taste of Lincoln Avenue, one of Chicago's most popular summer street fests, celebrates its BIG 30th anniversary in 2013.

Sprawling over several city blocks and side streets on the eponymous strip of Lincoln Avenue, the iconic fest features more than 35 music acts, four stages, a "Kids' Carnival" area, food and libations, and the Lill Street Craft Fair showcasing the works of DIY artists. In addition to the Lill Street Craft Fair, the fest features more than 100 merchant, community group and food/drink booths.

The always-popular Kids' Carnival will be again be held each afternoon on Altgeld between Lincoln and Halsted (a separate free entrance is on Halsted). This jamboree for youngsters and families features stage entertainment, inflatables, art activities, a petting zoo, pony rides and more.

Date: July 27th Saturday – July 28th Sunday

Time: Noon to 10:00pm

Location: North Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood, MAP

$10 at the Gates for All Day Entry

*Wrightwood Neighbors Association Donates the Gate Entry Back to the Community

NEW FEST FEATURES in 2013:

In addition to local, regional and national pop, rock and blues acts and popular local cover bands, this year’s Wrightwood stage will showcase the beats of EDM (electronic dance music) deejays at the Wrightwood stage.
Headquarters Beercade will sponsor a free arcade games area in the 2500 block on North Lincoln where craft beers will also be sold.

Fullerton Stage Entertainment

Saturday
12:15 PM - Lucky 3
2:00 PM - Dan Hubbard and The Humadors
4:30 PM - The 4 On The Floor
6:30 PM - Filligar
8:30 PM - Dave Davies of the Kinks

Sunday
12:30 PM - Mutts
2:00 PM - Paper Thick Walls
3:45 PM - Molehill
5:15 PM - Big Paraid
6:45 PM - Gemini Club
8:30 PM - Loverboy

Altgeld Stage

Saturday
1:00 PM - Felix & The Cats
3:15 PM - Linsey Alexander
5:45 PM - Stache
8:15 PM - Wedding Banned

Sunday
12:30 PM - Hot Sauce Committee
2:30 PM - Dot Dot Dot
4:45 PM - Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress
8:00 PM - Sixteen Candles

Montana Stage

Saturday
12:30 PM - Matthew Morgan & the Lost Brigade
2:15 PM - The Future Laureates
4:15 PM - Super Happy Fun Club
6:15 PM - Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution
8:30 PM - Company of Thieves

Sunday
12:00 PM - Delta Routine
1:45 PM - Hero Jr
3:30 PM - Cloud 9
5:15 PM - Sidewalk Chalk
6:15 PM - Fletcher
8:30 PM - Red Wanting Blue

Capacity Bar Group Wrightwood Stage

Saturday
12:00 PM - Darren Jeffers
1:30 PM - Criz R
2:30 PM – Robby Mata & Von Funk
4:00 PM - DJ Rock City
5:00 PM - Metro
6:00 PM - Na Palm
6:45 PM - Greg Corner
7:45 PM - Team Bayside High
8:45 PM - Sound Remedy

Sunday
12:00 PM - DJ Gordo
1:30 PM – Bliss
2:30 PM – DJ Kopo
4:00 PM - Jai Sephora
5:00 PM - Robots on the Run
6:00 PM - Porn ‘N Chicken
7:00 PM - Zebo
8:00 PM - Tommie Sunshine
9:00 PM - Shiny Toy Guns DJ Set

Kids Carnival

Join us for the kids carnival at Taste of Lincoln Avenue! The activities take place on Altgeld Street, between Lincoln and Halsted (enter on Halsted Street). Join all the fun, including giant slide, arts & crafts, balloons, pony rides, face painting, game, puppets and a great entertainment stage for kids of all ages!

Saturday
12:30pm – Cat in The Hat Performance
4:30pm – Amy Lowe: Acoustic Guitar
12:30 – 6:00pm – Face Painting

Sunday
12:30pm – Mad Science of Chicago
2:00pm – Kallie Palms
4:30pm – James Sanden: Magic Show
12:30 – 6:00pm – Face Painting

*Entertainment and admission to the Kids Carnival is FREE!

Tickets can be purchased to play games, arts and crafts and activities.

Visit chicagoevents.com for more information!

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Posted on July 25th, 2013

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