Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans: Chi festivals

Monday, June 30, 2014

Chi festivals

One of the most fun things about Chicago (and any city) during the summer is checking out the array of festivals. They show the flavor of the neighborhood you are in, serve some of the greatest food and display some of the coolest art, clothing and jewelry in the city. Check out some of the festivals I've gotten to see this month for the first time.

Do Division Fest in Wicker Park with Stacey & Anna the first weekend of June

Lincoln Park Greek Fest at St. George on Sheffield

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival in Lakeview

The joys of having hundreds of people right outside of your apartment!

Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park

Taste of Randolph - a time to explore the West Loop & drink some of the best sangria!

Wells Street Art Fest in Old Town

Although this wasn't in Chicago, for the third year in a row I went up to Milwaukee for Annunciation Church's Greek Festival at Wisconsin State Far. Always a great time!

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