The Ultimate Summertime Chi Fest Guide

Summer festival season is here! That’s why we’re bringing you a guide to the neighborhood fests you have to check out and how to make the most of them. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro pick their can’t-miss fests, talk summer planning, and give you tips to stay comfortable during long summer days. We’ll be talking summer fests all this week, sponsored by Revolution Brewing. Fests mentioned: Ravinia Summer Festival: June 7-Sep. 15 in Highland Park Pride Fest: June 22-23 in Northalsted Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash: June 14-16 at Seat Geek in Bridgeview International Festival of Life: July 4-7 in Hyde Park Jeff Fest: July 12-14 in Jefferson Park Eeeeeeatscon: July 13-14 in West Town Fiesta Del Sol: July 25-28 in Pilsen Wicker Park Fest: July 26-28 Bud Billiken Parade: Aug. 10 in Bronzeville The Great American Lobster Fest: Aug. 10-11 at Navy Pier Throwback Music Fest: Sep. 6-8 in Norwood Park Printer’s Row Lit Fest: Sep. 7-8 in South Loop World Dumpling Fest: Sep. 21 in Logan Square Good news: Movies in the Parks Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 10 episode: Revolution Brewing Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE