Mayfest — Local services in Lake View Township

This is a fun, silly, and beer drenched festival where the bands play WITH the crowd (you’ll be dancing to the Chicken Dance for a healthy part of the night.) and flower crowns are practically mandatory for several people. Expect: loud music, carnival games, fried Oreo’s, soft pretzels, and DELICIOUS honey cake. It’s absolutely amazing! There is only one vendor here. They sell soccer=Footballs, and sports clothing, as well as the aforementioned flower crowns. If you can’t make it to this event, come to October Fest. It’s the same thing, but cooler and you’ll need a jacket....

A relatively small but nice festival with some very reasonable pricing for something of its type. I’m not a fan of the ticket scheme, but I understand why they use it. Street parking within a couple of blocks worked out well. However, I always suggest going early or late to avoid the worst of CHI traffic in trying to get there - 3-7:00p drive times...

One of the many fun little street fests Chicago has all across the summer. Local merchants and artisans, bards and foods. Good pit stop on a...