Midsommarfest

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025
June 13 - 15


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

Vendor applications and more event details are coming soon

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.

Late Night Andersonville

 

LATE NIGHT ANDERSONVILLE

 

Alamo Shoes | 5321 N Clark

Ándale Market | 5232 N Clark

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark: Galleria will be open until 8PM

Chicago Dance Supply | 5301 N Clark St Fl 2: 15% off leotards, warm ups, & social shoes over $95. $15 off Regina & SUR tango shoes. 

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark : 10% off everything in store

Early to Bed | 5138 N Clark: Free gift with $25 purchase and 10% off from 5-8PM

Edgewater Candles | 1050 W Bryn Mawr

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N. Clark: On December 6 experience an ENJOY Indie Holiday Pop-Up! ENJOY will be staying open till at least 8PM for your gift giving needs!

Event Horizon Gallery | 5517 N Clark: Both Nights! Live DJs, music, and Special VR Arena Late Evening Sessions

FIYA Restaurant | 5419 N Clark: FIYA will be open late. We offer a vast selection of natural wines, seasonal cocktails and craft beer on tap. Limited food menu available.

Foursided | 5061 N Clark: Buy 3 Holiday Greeting Cards and get the 4th free!

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark: Lilla Barn is offering free gift wrap as well as holiday-inspired cocktails.

Lonesome Rose | 5310 N Clark: Half off chips & dip

m.henry | 5707 N Clark: Come by for festive food & drink specials!

Más Beauty Restoration | 1515 W Berwyn

Mercantile M | 5409 1/2 N Clark

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark: Baked goods pop-up with Everyday Feast

Neo-Futurists | BEST OF THE INFINITE WRENCH 2024 - Tickets Here

Paper & Pencil | 1480 W Berwyn

*play | 5311 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark: Come Sip and shop

Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark: Enjoy craft holiday cocktails and winter beers!

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark

StellaLily | popping up at 5233 N Clark: Handmade works by women artists and makers.

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark: Swedish American Museum, Café & Kerstin Andersson Museum Store, Open 10AM - 8PM and Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration open 10AM-4PM

The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N Clark

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark: Both nights! Stop in for special discounts on great gift ideas and holiday decor items! 

Via Rose Hair Studio | 5142 North Clark

Violet Hawthorne | 5447 N Clark

Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark: open until 8PM. Offering 20% off holiday boxed cards and 2025 calendars.

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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!

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 including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools, Chicago Women's Health Center, Brave Space Alliance and more.

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.

 


SPECIAL PACKAGES


STAGE SCHEDULE

**schedule is subject to change & updated daily**

 

 


FAQ

 


VENDORS

 


SPONSORS

Midsommarfest 2024 Sponsors

 

Cannabis Infused Beverage Sponsor
WYNK Seltzer + THC

Water Sponsor
Open Water

Pooch Playground Sponsor
Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center

First Time Vendor Booth Sponsor
Thrive Pet Healthcare
STOUT

 

 

Neighborhood Sponsor
Genoa Italian Concessions
Renewal by Andersen

Friends of Midsommarfest Sponsor
Sage Stone Counseling
Michael Plageman, American Family Insurance

Non Profit Booth Sponsor
Gift of Hope

Balmoral Stage
Replay

Swedish Stage
Swedish American Museum

Center Stage
Rattleback Records

Viking Pub Crawl

Viking Pub Crawl 2024

$25.00

Buy now

 

The Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl is back for its 7th year!

Get ready to unleash your inner Viking at the annual Viking Pub Crawl in Andersonville on Sunday, November 17! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun as we journey through Andersonville’s best bars, enjoying drinks, laughs, and camaraderie with fellow Norse-enthusiasts.

Dress in your Viking best, because the costume contest is back! Show off your creativity and spirit for a chance to win amazing prizes. Whether you’re a fierce warrior or a Viking royalty, this pub crawl promises a memorable day in the heart of Andersonville. So gather your crew, don your finest faux furs, and let your imagination run wild!

Group discount for groups of 6 or more. Contact info@andersonville.org for a group ticket buy.

2024 Participating Businesses:

Atmosphere Bar | 5355 N Clark: Odin's blessings, All Drafts $5.00

$5 Shots:
Dragons Breath (Fireball)
Thor's Hammer (Tullamore Dew)
Loki's Deception (Malört)

Farraguts | 5240 N Clark: $3 PBR and Miller lite pints. - Cash Only

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark: Happy Hour Prices for Vikings!

Lonesome Rose | 5310 N Clark: $1 off draft beer

m.henry | 5707 N Clark: $5 each, House Made Popcorn, Goose Island Pilsner, Goose Island Sofie Belgian

Meeting House Tavern | 5025 N Clark: featuring $3 House Shots, $12 Mimosa Carafes

Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria | 5204 N Clark: $6 Casa Humilde IPA "Neblina, $4 House Tequila Shots, $3 Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos, $12 Asada Fries

Ranalli's Pizza | 1512 W Berwyn: featuring $3 pizza slices

Replay Andersonville | 5358 N Clark

Simon's Tavern | 5210 N Clark: featuring $6 Solemn Oath Kidnapped by Vikings IPA

The SoFo Tap | 4923 N Clark: featuring $6 New Amsterdam Cocktails; $7.50 Big Miller 

Sweetheart's Bar | 5310 N Clark

Check in details
Check in begins at 2PM on Sunday, November 17 at Meeting House Tavern (5025 n Clark). Please check in for the event no later than 5PM. We cannot guarantee check-in after that time. The event runs from 3-6PM.

If you are entering the costume contest, please fill out this form prior to attending. Those entering the costume contest must check in at the costume contest table to have their photo taken. Pre-filling out the form will expedite the process! If you are not traveling with a big group, we may have route leads available to lead groups in waves. An announcement will be made prior to departure. Lastly, remember to bring cash! Some of the establishments are cash only.

Holidays in Andersonville

 

 

Halloween in Andersonville

 


Aville-o-Ween Activities in Andersonville

Kick off your Halloween celebrations with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at Halloween on Catalpa! Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 11AM to 4PM at 1500 W Catalpa for a day full of eerie fun and thrilling surprises. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy Trick-or-Treating through the Andersonville business district from 12–3 PM. (see locations below)!

AlleyCat Comics will be hosting a costume contest—and the fun isn’t just for the kids. Dress up your furry friends, because Urban Pooch is sponsoring a dog costume contest!

The fun doesn't end there! The Andersonville Vintage Market is returning to Catalpa for one more day to celebrate all things Halloween. The Creepy Market is taking place Sunday, October 27 from 10AM-6PM. A list of vendors is coming soon. This event is in partnership with Fad2Fresh and Memory Hoard!

Click here for volunteer opportunities:

Halloween on Catalpa
Vintage Market
Pumpkin Smash

 

 

Punkin' Scavenger Hunt

Punkin' is hiding in our planters along Clark, so keep an eye out as you wander Andersonville! Each Punkin' will have a letter on their pocket, unscramble all the letters to spell a festive Swedish word for a prize!

Stop by our office at 1554 W Hollywood to pick up your Punkin' Card, or download here.

Once you've unscrambled the letters, return your Punkin' Card with the solved puzzle to 1554 W Hollywood. Or scan and send to info@andersonville.org

Deadline for submission: Friday, November 2, 2024

Arts Weekend

 

Get ready to celebrate creativity in Andersonville like never before! We're thrilled to bring you the 20th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, turning our neighborhood into a lively, walkable art gallery from Friday, October 4th to Sunday, October 6th.
This three-day arts extravaganza showcases a kaleidoscope of creativity—from visual art to theatre, dance, music, makers, film, culinary delights, student art, and even eye-catching public installations.
Don't miss the beloved traditions, including the Self-Guided Art Walk happening all weekend long, and the can't-miss Night of Parties on Friday, October 4th at 5 PM. Top it all off with our Fall Wine Walk on Sunday, October 6th—because art and wine are the perfect pair. Cheers to a weekend of art-filled fun!

 

Join us for a FREE, fun, and informative walking tour during the Andersonville Arts Weekend! Discover the vibrant art scene in Chicago and explore the unique neighborhood of Andersonville. The tour will start at the Swedish American Museum 5211 N Clark, where you'll meet our friendly and knowledgeable guide. We'll trace the history of the neighborhood from its start as a home for the Swedes in Chicago to its current state as a small business haven & one of Time Out's coolest neighborhoods in the world. Chicago for Chicagoans is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to providing pay-what-you-can walking tours of neighborhoods all over Chicago.

Saturday, October 5 Free Tour

10:30AM - 12PM

RSVP Here

 Sunday, October 6 Free Tour

10:30AM - 12PM

RSVP Here

 

2024 Participating Businesses

 

Adoption Center of Illinois | 5828 N Clark

All One Chicago | 5051 N Clark

Andersonville Antiques | 5234 N Clark

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark

Apothecary EO | 5601 N Clark

Big Jones | 5347 N Clark

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N Clark

Chicago Magic Lounge | 5050 N Clark

Chicago Tap Theatre | 1554 W Hollywood Fri, Oct 4 6:30PM

Chicago Therapy Collective | 5237 N Clark #2

City Olive | 5644 N Clark

Coffee Studio | 5628 N Clark

Early to Bed | 5138 N Clark

Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W Balmoral

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark

Event Horizon Gallery | 5517 N Clark

First Free Church | 1560 W Berwyn

Forever Yogurt | 5309 N Clark

Foursided Card + Gift | 5061 N Clark

Gallery 1619 | 1619 W Summerdale

Gethsemane Garden Center | 5739 N Clark

GL Home Decor | 5225 N Clark

Green Goose Shop | 5238 N Clark

Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N Clark

J. Emmett Studios |  5547 N Ravenswood

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark

Lilla Barn | 5535 N Clark

Mercantile M | 5409 1/2 N Clark

m.henry | 5707 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark

School of Rock Andersonville | 5600 N Ridge

Shanlandia | 1519 W Balmoral

StellaLily | Pop-up

StudioUs | 4806 N Clark

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark

Transit Tees | 5226 N Clark

Twelve Ten Gallery | 1210 W Thorndale

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark

Via Rose Hair Studio | 5142 N Clark

Violet Hawthorne | 5447 N Clark

Visionary Eye Care | 5222 N Clark

Winifred Grace | 5632 N Clark

Women & Children First Bookstore | 5233 N Clark

 

 

Friday Night of Parties!

 

Adoption Center of Illinois | 5828 N Clark
Featuring an evocative art show: "Perspectives on Adoption"

All One Chicago | 5051 N Clark
Selected works from photographers Mike Farrell, Nick French, Kathleen Hinkel, Daniel Starr, and Benjamin Tholotowsky.
Raffle! Win gift cards towards artist work being displayed for sale

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark | 5 - 8PM
Local artists Kelly Rose McAleer, Martina Pfefferle, and Tara Preston

Apothecary EO | 5601 N Clark | 8PM | 8:45PM | 9:30PM | 10:15PM
Nocturne: A dance performance by LEVELdance Chicago
Four 15-20 minute showings - 30 Audience members per showing
Pay what you can ($20 suggested donation)a
Reserve Your Ticket Here

Big Jones | 5347 N Clark
Oil paintings & prints from Adrienne Brown David

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N Clark | 6 - 10PM
Featuring work from Sandy Sadler, Ann Socha, Pétalo Daphne, Masaai Amewa, and samples from Katherine Anne Confections

Chicago Tap Theatre | 1554 W Hollywood Fri, Oct 4 6:30PM
Performing at Arts Weekend Outdoor Market
6:30PM

City Olive | 5644 N Clark | 5 - 7PM
Featuring Red Dirt Road with handmade Cambodian silk goods

Coffee Studio | 5628 N Clark | Open until 7:30PM
Latte Art Demonstration on specific drinks

Early to Bed | 5138 N Clark | 3 - 8PM
Makers Market featuring local Chicago artists & makers

Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W Balmoral
Featuring Artist Sophie Calhoun and a specialty cocktail.

Event Horizon Gallery | 5517 N Clark
Gallery showing with musical performances from Jack Theiling, Quinn Michael, and Chris Rawlins

First Free Church | 5255 N Ashland | 6 - 9PM
Featuring work by artist Raul Ortiz

Foursided Card + Gift | 5061 N Clark | 6 - 9PM
Featuring work from artist Allison Leonard, Nolan Gallagher, Lizzie Mahoney, and Sarah Valentine. Light refreshments served
Listed will be live-crafting and selling

GL Home Decor | 5225 N Clark | 6:30 - 9PM
Featuring works by Barbara Kraetsch

Green Goose Shop | 5238 N Clark
Featuring work from Paloma Valencia

Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N Clark | 6 - 9PM
Pop-up with Izora Contemporary Gallery with artists Tina MArie Rucker, Sitong Yin, and Alex Jarus

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

J. Emmett Studios |  5547 N Ravenswood #302 | 5 - 10PM
Work from Tara Keating, Deirdre Colgan Jones, and reception hosted by JeAnne LaCasse

Lilla Barn | 5535 N Clark
Featuring new, sustainable, one-of-a-kind pieces from Earth Cadets

m.henry | 5707 N Clark | 6:30 - 8:30PM
Featuring a ticketed live performance from LA Sharp, Chicago's Mid-Century Jazz Trio
Tickets $25 - Price is all inclusive of music, food, and cocktail!
Get your ticket here

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark | 7PM
Live performance from The Trenchies with wine & light snacks

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark
Reception and refreshments with artist Dorothy Mason

School of Rock Andersonville | 5600 N Ridge | 4 - 8PM
Live performance from School of Rock Andersonville's house band

StudioUs | 4806 N Clark | 5 - 7:30PM
Live tarot readings by Isabelle Rizo with commemorative personalized symbolic art pieces

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark | 6 - 8PM
Hosting author Ralph Shayne discussing his novel "Hour of Need" at 3PM.
The "Art of Fika" exhibit opens at 6PM, featuring work from Jan Padover

Twelve Ten Gallery | 1210 W Thorndale | Saturday October 5, 4 - 6PM
Extended hours, speak with the artist Tali Halpern
RSVP for a spot here

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark
Hosting Andersonville artist Cesar Jimenez as well as works from a dozen local artists in ceramics, woodworking, photography, screen printing, and candle making.

Via Rose Hair Studio | 5142 N Clark | 6 - 8PM
Selected works by local artist Eric Klein

Visionary Eye Care | 5222 N Clark | 5 - 8PM
Featuring selected works from Drew Eurek

About Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) 

From October 3 -6, Gertie, the civic and cultural agency founded by Abby Pucker, will present the second annual Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW). Presented in partnership with EXPO CHICAGO, CXW mobilizes art galleries and creative spaces across the city, spotlighting Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape and artistic spirit for locals and visitors alike.

“Chicago has always been a place of unparalleled artistic production and creative talent, and our goal in forming CXW is to create a convening moment that galvanizes visual art spaces across our great city to work together to celebrate this ecosystem and forge new connections,” says Pucker.

This year’s iteration of CXW features 45 participating galleries, with a robust schedule of programming and events taking place across the city. 

CXW provides Chicago with dedicated space to honor and celebrate the artists, galleries, local businesses, and arts patrons working across the city, and we are proud to both organize and amplify in support of creative communities,” says Gertie's Director of Art Initiatives & General Manager of EarlyWork, Chanelle Lacy.

Wine Walk

May 11, 2024 | 3-6PM

The Andersonville Wine Walk will take place on Saturday this year! Now in its 19th year, Wine Walk turns businesses throughout the district into wine tasting destinations! Thank you to our event sponsors and partners: In Fine Spirits, State Representative Kelly Cassidy & WYNK

  • Check in location: 1554 W Hollywood
  • Check in between 1PM-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

Andersonville Wine Walk

$40.00

Buy now

 

Dionysus Route

Parson's Chicken & Fish | 5721 N Clark

Anderson Point | 5700 N Ashland

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark

Fad2Fresh | 5653 N Ashland

City Olive | 5644 N Clark

Apothecary EO | 5601 N Clark

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark

Violet Hawthorne | 5447 N Clark

Fiya | 5419 N Clark

Elixir | 1509 W Balmoral

Bacchus Route

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N Clark

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark

RE: Chiropractic & Wellness | 5347 N Clark

*play | 5311 N Clark

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark

Raygun | 5207 N Clark

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark

Bryn Mawr Jewelry | 5139 N Clark

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark

Foursided Custom Framing | 5111 N Clark

Foursided | 5061 N Clark

Vintage Market

 

 

2024 Andersonville Vintage Market

Sponsored by WYNK & Rare Form

Final Market September 22, 2024
Location: 1500 W Catalpa (between Clark and Ashland)

NEW! The Market will be extending into the St. Gregory's Parking lot at Ashland and Catalpa for the Final Market!

Hours: 10AM-4PM | $5 suggested donation


Vendors

Antiqueandmod | Beauty Marked Vintage | CHIRP Radio | Classxtrash Vintage | Downstate Donuts | Eesome Vintage | Fad2Fresh | Goodbye Tony with Never Heard of Her and  Mega Studios | JANVIER | JushShopVintage | Kathryn's Kollections  | Lee Merrick Antiques | Lottie Dottie Vintage | Macramentadas | Memory Hoard | MOLASSES | Primaries Vintage | Printed Curiosities | Rare Form | Real Vintage Swag | REVIVAL A GO-GO | Ruby Baby Vintage | Brad Brody and Russell Myers | Salvage Made Design | SCOUT Design | shopNOV | Shytowngirl Vintage | SisterFriends Vintage | Sylvia’s BackRoom | Textile On Toast Vintage | Vintage Finds & Gems | Vintage Attack Finds | Walter Meyers Modern | Windy City Shaved Ice
Wonderland Flower Company by the Floriography Fellows

ST. GREGORY'S PARKING LOT MARKET EXTENSION

Aged Pages Vintage | Al's Photography | Best Day Brewing | Bliss Joy Bull | chih.chic | DV8 Vintage | Fairy Lights Vintage | glo.finds | Hierbitas by Sandra | Juicy Racks | Kitten Surprise Vintage | Laconic Foods | Paper Jackal | Pennygrab | Poly Golightly Vintage | Punch Shop Vintage | Silver Lady Vintage | Tess & Co | The Funbrella | The One Horse | Whirly Girl Designs

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