April showers bring May flowers. May flowers bring Chicagoโs festival season. Now that may not be a real saying but it might as well be. There are few things in this city that evoke excitement quite like being on the front doorstep of festival season. Whether it be music festivals like Lollapalooza or Heatwave, food festivals such as Windy City Smokeout or the Taste of Chicago, or your every-weekend neighborhood street fest like Do Division or Wicker Park Fest; this city has no shortage of outdoor activities for families of all sizes.
We have your breakdown of all things Chicago Festival Season. Youโll be able to bop around UrbanMatter as your one-stop shop for festival round ups, detailed ticket giveaways, lineup breakdowns, food vendor spotlights, and more. If itโs going on in Chicago this summer, you can check it out and maybe come say hiโฆwe like beer!
That being said, hereโs your Chicago Festival Guide for May 2023. Cheers!
Mexico Fest
When: May 5-7th | Where: Navy Pier | Editorโs Take: A family-oriented pier festival free of charge with live performances and creative workshops for kids.ย
Manifest Urban Arts Festival
When: May 12th | Where: Columbia College | Editorโs Take: A righteous festival-like setting aimed to celebrate young, talented artists and creatives of all types.ย
Chicago Mayfest
When: May 12-14th | Where: Lincoln Square | Editorโs Take: A proper re-introduction to Chicagoโs summer season with great food, drinks, and live music.ย
Mole de Mayo Festival
When: May 26-28th | Where: Pilsen | Editorโs Take: A relatively new festival that seemingly grows every year featuring a super cool open air market and lots and lots of delicious mole.ย
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
When: May 27-28th | Where: Lakeview | Editorโs Take: One of the more classic North side festivals great for listening to tribute bands and drinking good beer.ย
Sueรฑos Festival
When: May 27-28th | Where: Grant Park | Editorโs Take: A two-day party celebrating everything Latin culture in one of Chicagoโs most iconic festival locations.ย
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