Usher in the Fall with the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's 36^th Annual Apple Fest! The festivities will take place on Saturday, September 30^th and Sunday, October 1^st from 9am - 6pm. Apple Fest is a long standing tradition in Lincoln Square, bringing community together to celebrate the beginning of autumn.

Saturday, September 30th 2023

MUSIC SCHEDULE:

SOUTH STAGE:

Tunes throughout the day in the parking lot at Lincoln and Sunnyside

12:00pm - 2:30pm - Bourbon Aristocracy, Bluegrass

The Bourbon Aristocracy plays 100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass - authentic traditional music from a simpler time. Repertoire includes classics from artists such as Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Del McCoury, and many more.

3:30pm - 6:00pm - Tijuana Hercules, Swampy Blues

Tijuana Hercules is a Chicago based hip shakin', swamp blues combo that surveys the landscape with woe eyes on the past and three eyes on the future.  The band has found musical inspiration in boogie, north Mississippi hill country blues, and hard bop.  Tijuana Hercules has released a handful of critically praised recordings.

GIDDINGS PLAZA:

Featured Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artists.

12:15pm - 1:00pm - Jackie Jasperson, Jazz/Pop

1:15pm - 2:00pm - Steve Doyle, Fingerstyle Blues & Beyond

2:15pm - 3:00pm - Barb Silverman & Rick Veras, Country-Swing/Folk Gems

3:15pm - 4:00pm - Charles Kim, Magical Transformative Pop

4:15pm - 5:00pm - Colby Maddox, Bluegrass
*Times subject to change

Activity Details

SOUTH STAGE:

The parking lot at Lincoln & Sunnyside

10:00am - 11:15am - 12th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center

An amazingly fun opportunity to parade your special pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hope of winning great prizes and parading around Lincoln Square. (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)

LELAND AVENUE KIDS ZONE
Kids Activities at Lincoln & Leland Avenues

PRESENTED by OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
Hosted by Liz Klassen

10:00am - 10:35am
Latin Dance Experience, with Desueno Dance

10:55am - 11:30am
Music for Families of All Ages, with Karen & Carl Lubicz

11:50am - 12:25pm
Limbo Demo & Party, with Moya Cultural Arts Trio

12:45pm - 1:20pm
Old Town School Kids Guitar, with Jessica Martino

1:40pm - 2:15pm
Fall-Themed Funny Folk, with Will Fancher

2:35pm - 3:10pm
Interactive Family Folk Rock, with Little Miss Ann

3:30pm - 4:05pm
Acoustic AfroZep

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Music Schedule

SOUTH STAGE

Tunes throughout the day in the parking lot at Lincoln & Sunnyside

10:00am - 12:00pm - The Friends Band, Variety of Genres
The Friends Band has something for everyone!  From top 40 current hits to popular jazz classics, you'll come to enjoy this band as one of Chicago's most delightful group of musicians!

1:00pm - 3:00pm - The Trace Hamilton Band, Rock
The Trace Hamilton Band has a sound like no other. With a driven sound building from thundering drums, slick rhythmic bass hits, searing guitar, and smooth vocals - come hear for yourself.

4:00pm - 6:00pm - Los Perros Cubanos, Music of Cuba's Golden Age
Los Perros Cubanos features the music of Cuba's Golden Age of the 1940s and 1950s. The band's music combines the traditional Cuban music styles of Son Cubano, Salsa, Cha Cha, and Charanga with modern instrumental prowess for a captivating sound that moves your feet.

GIDDINGS PLAZA

Featured Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artists.

12:15pm - 1:00pm - Dan Fulkerson, Pop/Blues/Rock/Jazz Guitar

1:15pm - 2:00pm - Sean Colledge & Jordan Wankoff, Cajun Tunes

2:15pm - 3:00pm - Abby Lions, Ukulele Folk/Pop

3:15pm - 4:00pm - Jacob Sweet, Acoustic Rock/Soul/Country

4:15pm - 5:00pm - Heather Riordan, Eclectic World Music on Accordion

*Times subject to change

Activity Details

LELAND AVENUE KIDS ZONE
Kids Activities at Lincoln & Leland Avenues

PRESENTED by TIMELESS TOYS
Hosted by Ryan Levin

10:00am - 10:45am
Chicago's Storytime Chamber Band for All Ages, with The Lucky Trikes

11:00am - 11:45am
Get your Sillies Out with Goofy Antics, with Comedy Dance

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Original Music and Covers, with Music for New People

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Forest Fables: Storytime with Drag Queens, with Candi Forest

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Traditional & Modern Irish Music, with The Donnybrooks

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Dance-Based Games, with The Headspin Guy

Dates: September 30 - October 1, 2023

Time: Saturday 9am - 6pm & Sunday 9am - 6pm

Location: Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside

Cost: $5 suggest donation

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