Midsommarfest

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025
June 13 - 15

Midsommarfest returns for its 59th year on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory!

Vendor applications are now open! Click here to apply

Band and performance inquiries may email msf@andersonville.org

Admission to Midsommarfest is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses, neighborhood events, small business networking events, neighborhood beautification, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits.

Thank you to our 2025 Andersonville Midsommarfest Sponsors: Bubbl'r, Chiro One, Choose Chicago, Early to Bed, Gift of Hope, Medline, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, Rattleback Records, Renewal by Andersen, Sage Stone Counseling, State Farm Insurance, The Long Drink, Urban Pooch Canine Life Center, Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center, US Bank, Verizon, and more!

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Andersonville Midsommarfest 2024
June 7 - 9

Midsommarfest returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory!

Printed Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC, Claudettes Crafts, The Daydreamers Shop, Lathers by Luna, MoonPerl LLC, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells.

ACC is partnering with WYNK this year to provide THC infused seltzers and Open Water to provide still water in recyclable aluminum twist-top bottles.

NORTH STAGE

CENTER STAGE

SWEDISH STAGE

BALMORAL PRIDE STAGE

SUMMERDALE STAGE

When does Midsommarfest start and end?

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Are you looking for volunteers for Midsommarfest?

Is Midsommarfest accessible?

Will there be food at Midsommarfest?

What streets will be closed?

What should I know about alcohol?

How do we purchase food, drinks, and merchandise at the festival?

Are dogs allowed at festival?

How do I partner with Midsommarfest?

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2022 Insidewalk Sale

InSidewalk Sale Returns
March 18-20, 2022

Featuring the Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange on March 19 at 5228 N Clark from 11AM-1PM

Participating Businesses Include:

AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark
20% off all Warhammer game sets, figure models, paints & tools

Andersonville Antiques | 5254 N Clark
20% off speciality marked items

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark
Spend $100 or more and receive a $25 Gift Certificate towards your next purchase

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath | 5038 N Clark
Water luminaries and Window vases by Modgy! Water luminaries expand with water and come with water activated LED tealights to create a soothing environment for your space

Big City Optical | 5653 N Clark
New customers without insurance receive a $49 dollar comprehensive exam with 25% off complete pairs, 25% off all Ray Ban Sun and others (not including Dita or Maui Jim.) Insurance customers receive an extra 10% off orders, Contacts and Glasses!

Brown Elephant | 5404 N Clark
TBD

Bryn Mawr Jewelry | 5139 N Clark
Bryn Mawr Jewelry will be offering up to 50% off select items in store

Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark
50% select items in store, free bolas with purchase of $75 with $50 raffle for gift card

Cowboys & Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale
20% off already marked down winter items

CBD Kratom | 5303 N Clark
Offering the following "Sweet Dreams" Deal: Free Caramel 3-pack with purchase $80+.

Chicatolia | 5209 N Clark
Purses 20% off, Backpacks 30% off, Apparel up to 40% off, Rest of the store 10%

Dearborn Denim | 5202 N Clark
10% everything in store with new Women's spring collection

Early to Bed I 5044 N Clark
Inside store sale items, gift grab bags deeply discounted, use code “Andersonville” for 15% off purchases online

Foursided | 5061 N Clark
20%* off select items in store March 19-20
*discount does not apply to custom framing, already marked down purchases, gift cards or custom gifts

Graham Crackers Comics | 5028 N Clark
Sale on new products, new summer stock, T-shirts and select Graphic Novels on sale!

GL Home Decor | 5225 N Clark
Floor model clearance, overstock/discounted items on sale

Jameson Loves Danger | 5208 N Clark
50% off select toys, food and treats for both dogs and cats, items will be featured on their front table! You’ll find everything from cases of your pets favorite food on sale to other select surprise goodies.

Mercantile M | 5409 ½ Clark
Up to 50% off select merchandise in store!

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark
Many clearance items throughout the store. Purchasing any sale item this weekend will get you 15% off all full priced merchandise, all weekend!

Play Toys and Books | 5311 N Clark
low sale prices on all dings, dents, tents, displays and downright fun items!

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark
Buy one get one free sale items & 10% total purchase

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark
25-50% off brand new Vinyl LP’s, $1 used LP’s, $0.50 used CD’S, $0.25 used cassette tapes

Roulette 18 @ Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark
10% off Roulette 18 Designed By Me Jewelry

Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark
Loads of discounted merchandise up to 25% off!

School of Rock Andersonville | 5600 N Ridge
Use coupon code “Andersonville” to receive 20% summer camp options

Sine Qua Non Salon | 5057 N Clark
20% product purchases for Andersonville residents

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark
Fyndhörna on a shelf in the store to score some great deals, also 50% and more on selected store items. March 20 is the last day to see the current exhibit “Art for all” special guest, art curator; Cori North, will be speaking at 12PM in the Gallery

Uncharted Books | 5140 N Clark
Mystery date with a book! Find a new date with a book with their mystery book promotion!

The Wooden Spoon I 5047 N Clark

2022 Vintage Market

Andersonville Vintage Market

Sponsored by SCOUT + Design

Dates: July 17, August 21, September 18, 2022

Location: 1500 W Catalpa (between Clark and Ashland)

Hours: 10AM-3PM | $5 suggested donation

*Vendors by Dates

While out and about on these beautiful Sundays please stop and enjoy brunch at many of our local restaurants along Clark Street. Also bounce around to our many vintage brick and mortars shops such as Foursided, Uncharted Books, The Bryn Mawr Jewelry Company, Woolly Mammoth Chicago Antiques & Oddities, Buffalo Exchange, Andersonville Antiques, The Brown Elephant, Rattleback Records, Mercantile M, Roost Chicago, and Brownstone Antiques!

DEI Events

Wine Walk

May 4, 2025 | 3-6PM

The Andersonville Wine Walk will take place on Sunday, May 4! Now in its 20th year, Wine Walk turns businesses throughout the district into wine tasting destinations! Thank you to our event partner: In Fine Spirits and our event sponsor Chiro One. Check in will take place at three locations this year: North (5706 N Clark), Middle (5344 N Clark), and South (4872 N Clark).

Check in between 2PM-4:30PM. If you do not check in by 4:30PM, the tickets will be released at the check in location on a first come, first served basis
No Refunds or Exchanges / This event is rain or shine
Routes are subject to change

We are looking for check-in volunteers for Wine Walk. Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend the Wine Walk following their shift time. Please sign-up here: Wine Walk Volunteers!

Vintage Market

JUNE 23

JULY 21

AUGUST 18

SEPTEMBER 22

ST. GREGORY'S PARKING LOT MARKET EXTENSION

INSIDEWALK SALE

Participating Businesses Include:
*Times vary by business

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark: Vendor Select! Andersonville Galleria vendors will offer 10%-40% off entire booths!

Bryn Mawr Jewelry | 5139 N Clark: Up to 50% off!

Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark: Visit the 75% off rack during InSidewalk Sale Weekend! Buffalo Exchange is a sustainable business that works to protect the environment by reusing and recycling clothing. Customers buy, sell and trade clothing, giving it a second life and reducing clothing pollution.

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark

The Dropped Stitch | 1524 W Bryn Mawr: 20% off all books and crafting kits!

Early to Bed | 5138 N Clark: Don't miss all the deals! Half off the listed sale price of all sale table items. Free Early to Bed tote with your purchase of $100 or more. Play a "guess how many" game to enter to win a $25 gift certificate. A Maker's Market on the patio March 29, 12-5PM. Use code ANDERSONVILLE for 15% off online (only valid 3/28-3/30)

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark: Backroom Blowout Sale #2: The Sequel!

First Free Church | 1560 W Berwyn

Foursided | 5061 N Clark: discounts ranging from 30% to 50%! From festive holiday decor to unique vintage finds, framed art, prints, and seasonal treasures.

Folk | 5668 N Clark: Up to 75% off select unique vintage finds, including ceramics, furniture, home goods, clothing, jewelry, and other fun stuff!

Full Kit Gear | 5021 N Clark: A large selection of menswear including jocks, shirts, shorts, swimwear and more on sale for 20-40% off

GL Home Decor | 5225 N Clark: Springtime Sale!

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark: Sale on Sale items in the boutique!

Lost Larson | 5318 N Clark: 20% off on all retail items with a few special treats only available during InSidewalk Sale. Special drink deal! White Chocolate Matcha Mocha for $7!

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark

Macaron Bar | 5152 N Clark: buy 12 macarons, get 6 for free!

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark: Sale on sale!

Nothing Bundt Cakes | 4918 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark: 20% off all antique prints and The Twentieth brand products

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark: Hundreds of new vinyl records on sale from 25% - 75% off

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark: Tantalizing Treasures

Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark: 20% off all previous clothing collections

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark: 20% off Aveda retail products

Shy Salon & Spa | 5671 N Clark: 20% off of any service in the future (booked during Insidewalk Sale weekend) as well as buy two get one free on any products in the salon or spa!

Transit Tees | 5226 N Clark

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark: storewide discounts on last-of-their-kind items, artist pieces, and our Plant Stock-Up Sale all weekend—save 10% on one plant, 20% on two, and 30% on three or more!

Violet Hawthorne | 5447 N Clark

Winifred Grace | 5632 N Clark: All winter accessories are marked dow including scarves gloves and bags. Launching a new collab with AntikChicago specializing in vintage clothing in extended sizes.

Restaurant Week

2025 Participating Restaurants

Andersonville Cares Campaign

Be Mindfully Merry this Holiday season by stopping by or shopping online at one of your favorite participating businesses to purchase a gift card. Gift cards will be collected from the participating locations and donated to local non-profits that support families in need this Holiday Season.

Clothing

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark | Gift Cards

Cowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale | Gift Cards

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark | Gift Cards

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark | Gift Cards

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark | Gift Cards

Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark | Gift Cards

Extra curricular activities

GUS®| Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N Clark | Gift Cards

Food

Edgewater Produce | 5515 N Clark | Gift Cards

Mental Health & Wellness

A Pretty Flower | 2334 W Lawrence | Gift Cards

Early to Bed & Trans Essentials | 5138 N Clark | Gift Cards

Toys and Music for Children

*play | 5311 N Clark | Gift Cards

AlleyCat Comics | 5304 N Clark | Gift Cards

Events & Donation Drives

Big City Optical | 5653 N Clark | November 27 - December 17
Toy, clothes, and food drive

Care for Real | Food Rescue Program | November 29
Help reach their goal with a donation of any size. Share with friends and family to take them over the finish line by Giving Tuesday on November 29. Click here to donate

Blaze Pizza | 6550 N Sheridan | November 29 | 1PM-8PM
20% of dine in, delivery, and takeout sales will be donated to Care for Real! Help them reach the minimum registration required to secure support and register in advance. Register here

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark | November 29 | 6PM-8PM
$5 with 100% of proceeds donated to Care for Real!

Edgewater Candles | Online | November 29
Donating 10% of their online sales on Giving Tuesday, November 29 to Care for Real.

ONE Northside | 4648 N Racine | Toy Drive | December 11 | 11AM-1PM
CP4P | 1766 W Devon | Toy Drive | December 11 | 2PM-4PM
Hardware Strength & Conditioning partnering with ONE Northside and CP4P to bring holiday cheer to their neighborhood kids. Accepting gifts for those newborn to 16 years old. Masks are required at drop off locations. Accepting donations via mail to arrive before December 12. Click here for details

The Neo-Futurist Theater | 5153 N Ashland | 40k in 60 Days Fundraiser | Through December 31
Support The Neo-Futurist's growth in community partnerships and more by donating to their fundraiser! Full details here

Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark | Weekends in December
Volunteer gift wrapping fundraisers on weekends in December supporting local organizations.

The SoFo Tap | 4923 N Clark | December 3 | 9PM-1AM
Toys for Tots toy drive as part of their monthly DILF party. Click here for event page

Lady Gregory's | 5260 N Clark | Children's Book Drive | December 4 | 5PM-6:30PM
Bring Santa a book to support Care for Real and receive a complimentary photo from Angela Garbot Photography!

KOVAL Distillery | 4241 N Ravenswood | Coat Drive | December 17-24
Coat Drive with One Warm Coat

Orange Shoe | 5609 N Clark | November 14-January 8
Accepting diapers, wipes, & formula. Contact Orange Shoe if you have questions about drop off hours or items.

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Midsommarfest 2024 Sponsors

InSidewalk Sale Returns March 18-20, 2022

Featuring the Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange on March 19 at 5228 N Clark from 11AM-1PM

Andersonville Vintage Market

Dates: July 17, August 21, September 18, 2022

Location: 1500 W Catalpa (between Clark and Ashland)

Hours: 10AM-3PM | $5 suggested donation

September 18, 2022

July 17, 2022

August 21, 2022

DEI Events

May 4, 2025 | 3-6PM

2024 Andersonville Vintage Market

Sponsored by WYNK & Rare Form

Vendors

InSidewalk Sale | March 28 - 30

Andersonville Restaurant Week February 21 - March 2

2025 Participating Restaurants

Andersonville Cares Campaign

Events & Donation Drives

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Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025
June 13 - 15

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2024
June 7 - 9

InSidewalk Sale Returns
March 18-20, 2022

Andersonville Restaurant Week
February 21 - March 2