🍻🎵 Jeff Fest Friday: Music, Food, Friends & Fun in Jefferson Park! 🏞️

🍻🎵 Jeff Fest Friday: Music, Food, Friends & Fun in Jefferson Park! 🏞️
🗓️ Friday, August 1, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Jefferson Memorial Park – 4822 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
🎟️ Official Admission: $5 (Kids 12 & under free with adult)
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Get Ready to Celebrate at the 24th Annual Jeff Fest!

Party hard—or at least kick back and enjoy amazing tunes, delicious food, family fun, and so much more at the 24th annual Jeff Fest, also known as the Jefferson Park Arts & Music Festival.

Set in the picturesque Jefferson Memorial Park, just west of Milwaukee and Lawrence Avenues, Jeff Fest is a beloved tradition in one of Chicago’s friendliest neighborhoods.

This summer celebration isn’t just about the music and food (though they’re stellar!). Families will love the vibrant Kids’ Zone, packed with fun activities and located on the north side of the park. Don’t miss the Community Stage, where local talent brings even more energy to the festival. Come join the fun and be part of a neighborhood tradition that brings people together year after year!

🎸 Main Stage Lineup

• 6:30 PM – The Gingers
  🔥 Redheads that ROCK! High-energy classic rock covers—get ready to sing along!
• 8:00 PM – Infinity
  🎤 “Classic to Current: The Ultimate Rock Experience” with one of the Midwest’s best Journey tributes!

🎶Jefferson Park Forward Community Stage

• 6:00pm – Noiseland
• 7:15pm – Miniskirt
• 8:45pm – Josephine
• Enjoy great local talent curated by Jefferson Park Forward on the north side of the park!

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🍔 Tentative Meetup Plan:
6:00 PM – Meet at the main fest entrance at Higgins & Long
6:00–6:30 PM – Grab food, drinks & find a good spot
6:30 PM – Rock out to The Gingers on the Main Stage
8:00 PM – Sing along with Infinity
(Or feel free to check out acts at the Community Stage!)

Infinity is one of the best cover bands out there that have been playing together for over 30 years! You are in for a treat!!

🎡 Festival Highlights:
✅ Food trucks, beer tents, & craft vendors
✅ Family-friendly Kids’ Zone
✅ Art & neighborhood booths
✅ Community Stage performances
✅ All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Park Chamber & Park Advisory Council

📌 More Info:
Official Fest Site
Jeff Fest Facebook Page
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🚇 Getting There:

• Close to the Jefferson Park Blue Line & Metra station
• Check CTA Trip Planner or Google Maps
• Easy driving access, but expect to walk a few blocks—street parking available on Milwaukee, Lawrence, and Higgins
• Try SpotHero or ParkWhiz for garage deals nearby

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⚠️ RSVP & No-Show Policy:

• 3 no-shows = 3-month RSVP freeze
• Cut-off to update RSVP = event start time
• Always check in with the host upon arrival
• Repeated no-shows = removal from the group

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🎉 Bring a blanket or camp chair, grab a bite, and rock out with your Meetup friends under the stars. Come solo or bring a friend—this is one of the Northwest Side’s best summer traditions!