Mayfest Lincoln Park w/ Starlight City & Dancing Queen-An ABBA Salute bands!!

The summer festival season begins! Mayfest kicks off the Chicago Festival season, we will see Starlight City at 5:15 pm and Dancing Queen at 7:30 pm! Meet at 4:15 pm, and we will go in and have some time to spend at the fest before the band starts. It's time for some OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC again!!

Starlight City is a hot new musical experience from Chicago, playing a mix of 2000s pop, dance, rock, and more, paired with a high-energy live show! And Dancing Queen is the U.S. Midwest's resident #ABBA tribute band of over 20 years, out of Chicago. The music of ABBA touring the top fests, theaters, concerts, & more!

https://starlightcityband.com/
https://www.dancingqueenband.com/

Chicago Mayfest has been a staple of the community for 28 incredible years, and this year promises to be the best one yet! From May 17th to May 19th, prepare to experience a weekend full of all the best Chicago has to offer in both art and music, as we kickoff the summer season with a bang in the heart of Lincoln Park.

Join us as they turn every inch of Armitage into an endless celebration showcasing all the amazing talent and businesses based in Chicago! Featuring two stages of the city’s most acclaimed bands and up-and-coming house talent. Indulge your taste buds with mouthwatering bites from your favorite local restaurants, browse through endless paintings and sculptures in the Armitage Art Show, and discover unique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at our artisan market.

Featuring Chicago’s top party bands on the west end and our Artist’s Lounge on the East end. These two stages will showcase Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians. In addition to the two stages, Mayfest offers delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend.

Please support RANCH Triangle Community Conservation Association and offer the suggested donation of only $10. (Since it is a suggested donation, you are not obligated to pay to enter or can give a lesser amount!)

Meet at 1000 W. Armitage, the corner of Armitage and N. Sheffield at 4:15 pm & please be on time! We will go in together. If you come later, then meet us inside by the Racine Main Stage.

If you are taking public transportation, please check their website for directions or use Google Maps or CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

Note that parking can be difficult during the festival in Lincoln Park in general, so it is best to use public transportation. brown line trains run near the restaurant & several CTA bus routes. Use SpotHero or Parking Whiz for the cheapest & safest options. Metered parking on Armitage & Sheffield., Plus, side streets but it can be a challenge if not familiar with the area

PLEASE NOTE OUR CURRENT NO-SHOW POLICY:

1. 3 no-shows without updating your rsvp, and you will not be able to sign up for future events for 3 months
2. cut-off time to update your rsvp is the start time of the event. If you miss the start time, then message the event host directly
3. not checking in with the event host to notify them you have arrived (for walks, tours or festival-type events)
4. continual no-shows will result in removal from the group!