Usher in the Fall with the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's 37th Annual Apple Fest!  The festivities will take place on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th from 9am - 6pm.  Apple Fest is a long standing tradition in Lincoln Square, bringing community together to celebrate the beginning of autumn.

Apple Fest kicks off fall in Chicago with a weekend chock full of fun!  From local bands jamming out at the North Stage, to an array of activities for children in the Mark Mackey State Farm Kids Zone, there is sure to be something for everyone.  And don't forget to bring your four-legged friends for the Pooch Costume Contest, hosted by Urban Pooch at the start of the weekend.

Schedule of Events:

October 5, 2024

Music Schedule:

North Stage

12:00pm - 2:30pm - The Flat Cats, Swinging Jazz and Blues

The Flat Cats play a wide range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics and timeless standards. Listen, tap your foot, or cut a rug on the dance floor, you are sure to be entertained by this multi-talented group!  

3:30pm - 6:00pm - Jonas Friddle Band, Americana and Folk

Jonas Friddle is a gifted singer, songwriter and Old-Time banjo player with a collection of Chicago's finest players in his band. The music entertains as it deftly explores just about every nook and cranny of modern folk, from revivalist antique appropration to protest songs to modern love songs. His tunes bear the marks of a musician who's done time in pubs and square dance halls.

Giddings Plaza

12:15pm - 1:00pm: The Pickin' Ponies, Folk/Old-Time
01:15pm - 2:00pm: Conway and Austin, Irish Traditional
02:15pm - 3:00pm: Nikki O'Neill, Soul-influenced Americana
03:15pm - 4:00pm: Joshua Guy, Banjo and Percussion Stylings of the Diaspora
04:15pm - 5:00pm: Paul Kaye, Rags, Blues and Assorted Hokum!

Activity Details

South Stage

9:30am - 11:00am: 13th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center and Urban Pooch Training and Fitness

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.

South Stage Kids Zone

11:30am - 12:00pm: Ella-Centric Song Session, with Mars Caulton
12:15pm - 12:50pm: West African Dance and Drum, with Kolaam
01:15pm - 01:50pm: Fall Fiddlin' Fun, with Miss Maddie
02:15pm - 02:50pm: Música Bilingüe: Sing and PLAY, with Maestra Renée
03:15pm - 03:50pm: Balinese Music and Puppetry, with Gamelan Naga Biru
04:15pm - 04:45pm: Creative Movement for Families, with Julianne Rice
05:15pm - 05:50pm: Folk/Pop Family Band, with The Dreamtree Shakers

October 6, 2024

Music Schedule:

North Stage

10:00am - 12:00pm: Into the Heart, U2 Tribute Band
Into the Heart is a new kind of U2 experience, one focused on the music and the stories behind those great songs. They don't dress up or fluff things up a bit, but rather just play the songs like the real deal.

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Sonic Motel, Rock
Sonic Motel 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

12:15pm - 1:00pm: Shelley Miller, Folk/Pop/Acoustic
01:15pm - 2:00pm: Shoji Naito, Instrumental Blues/Jazz
02:15pm - 3:00pm: Scott Besaw, Classic Rock and Pop
03:15pm - 4:00pm: Nathan Hunter, Eclectic Americana
04:15pm - 5:00pm: Henry Hyland, Blues/Americana/RandB

Activity Details

South Stage Kids Zone

10:00am - 10:45am: A Fun Musical Show, with Miss Jamie's Farm
11:00am - 11:45am: Chicago's Storytime Chamber Band for All Ages, with The Lucky Trikes
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Amazing Bubble Show, with Chicago WOW Bubbles
01:00pm - 01:45pm: Forest Fables - Storytime with Drag Queens, with Candi Forest
02:00pm - 02:45pm: Music Fun, with Leonardo Music

Date: October 5 - 6, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside, Chicago, IL

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