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.
MIDSOMMARFEST SPECIAL HAPPENINGS
Don't miss out on these unique free events and experiences at the fest!*
Face Painting | Kids Area | Saturday | 1-4PM
Bubbles by Bubble Lady Linda | Kids Area | Saturday & Sunday | 12-5:30PM
Pharaoh & Tarot | Farragut & Clark | Saturday & Sunday | 2-6PM
U Be Well 2 Massages | Farragut & Clark | Saturday & Sunday | 2-6PM
Midsommarfest Weddings | 1500 W Catalpa | Sunday | 2 - 7PM
*please note that availability and timing may be subject to change, visit us at the Chamber Booth for the most up to date information!
Thank you to our Supporters!
Jean Alletag - Reginald Alston - Stephen Barnes - Daniel Barron - Dawn Beckett - Matthew Belcher - Dean Benson - Blake Blair - Tanner Bradshaw - Jeffrey Brodzinski - Cynthia Brown - Robert Byelich - Adam Christianson Supporting LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Inclusion - Courtney Clark supporting Public Art & Beautification - Phillip Coolidge - Alexandra Corcoran supporting Small Business Support- Searah Deysach - William Dlugokienski - Sally Donatiello - David DuBose supporting LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Inclusion - Gregg Easterly supporting LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Inclusion - Daniel Fix supporting Small Business Support - Grant Gallicho - Laura Giampino - Matt Goodman supporting Public Art & Beautification - Debrah Goodman - Amy Gunderson - David Hackett - Matthew Harper - Denise Hazaga - Patrick Hill - Joe Jasper - Carol Johnson - Rebecca Kling - Robert Klingler - Karen Kostrinsky - Katherine Kuhn - Natasha Leyk - Nick Litecki - Kimberley Longston - Gabrielle Madden - Tom & Lori Manning supporting - Environmental Sustainability - Rebecca Martin - Minna Masor - Andrew McKernan - Matthew McMahon supporting Environmental Sustainability - Daniel McNeely supporting Environmental Sustainability - Matthew McReynolds - Gina Medalle supporting LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Inclusion - Aitor Mendoza - Brandon Mensing supporting Small Business Support - Daniel Michel - Jeff Mikos supporting Environmental Sustainability - Natalie Miller - Jane Milsap - Sonia Monarrez - Joseph Moriarty - Margaret Needham - Stacy O'Connell Supporting Youth & Education Initiatives - Dani Nguyen - Daniel Ortiz supporting LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Inclusion - Geoffrey Paul - Joe Paul - Ronald Rasmussen - Dian Reid - Derek Renfeld Supporting Public Art & Beautification - Nicholas Roman - Trae Russell Supporting LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Inclusion - Trey Sands - Claire Schrott - Ryan Seffinger - Erica Silbiger supporting Public Art & Beautification - Kristy Skerrett - Jonathan Smith - Eric Thompson - Miguel Torres - Ivan U - Joanna Wagner - Debbie Wein - John Wiersma - Jasmine Wong
FAQ
The festival days and hours are
Friday, June 13 | 5-10PM
Saturday, June 14 | 12-10PM*
Sunday, June 15 | 12-9PM
*Opening Ceremonies begin at 11AM at the Swedish American Museum Stage at Foster and Clark
Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located on Chicago's north side. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster Avenue (5200 N) to Gregory (just north of Catalpa).
Sign up using this form here or please email msf@andersonville.org with interest. Apply to be a gate captain here.
Yes, though crowded- the festival is as accessible as possible to allow for wheelchairs.
Yes, food is available to purchase from both vendors and at the restaurants participating in the festival. Check back for a complete list of food vendors.
Midsommarfest Street Closure information June 13-15, 2025
The following streets will be closed as of Thursday, June 12 at 10AM
- Catalpa West from Clark to Ashland
- Balmoral West from Clark to to alley
The following streets will be closed as of Thursday, June 12 at 11:59PM
- Clark Street from Foster to Gregory
- East side of Farragut from Clark to alley
- The East Berwyn East and West from Clark to alley
- Summerdale East and West from Clark to alley
- Balmoral East from Clark to alley
- Rascher East from Clark to alley
- Catalpa East from Clark to alley
All closed streets will reopen by June 16 @ 6AM
Alcohol is available for purchase by those who are 21 and older with a valid ID. Alcohol purchased at the beer booths along the festival footprint may be carried within the boundaries of the festival. If you purchase alcohol at a bar or restaurant, you may not leave the establishment with the drink.
Cash, Credit Card and Venmo. There are ATM’s onsite and please use @avillechamber for venmo payments
Yes, dogs are allowed into the festival. If your dog has sensory sensitivities, please note that it does get crowded and there will be live music and performances.
Please email msf@andersonville.org if you would like to sponsor 2025 Midsommarfest
All band inquiries can email msf@andersonville.org
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