🍎🎶 Lincoln Square Apple Fest 2025 🎶🍏 Fall Flavors, Music & Fun! 🍂

🍎🎶 Lincoln Square Apple Fest 2025 🎶🍏 Fall Flavors, Music & Fun! 🍂

The 38th Annual Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest is back! This neighborhood tradition brings the community together to celebrate fall with apple-inspired food 🍎, cider & beer 🍻, live music 🎶, and plenty of local vendors.

📅 Saturday, October 5, 2025
⏰ Meet at 10:00 AM
📍 Corner of Lawrence & Lincoln in front of Smoke Square (4774 N Lincoln Ave)
💵 Suggested donation: $5 (not required—pay what you want)

DO NOT COME LATER THAN 11:00 AM if you want to find parking & beat the crowds! We are going earlier, before it gets packed!

✨ What We’ll Do:

• Wander the fest, grab drinks & apple-based eats
• Listen to live bands (see schedule below)
• Check out vendors & fall treats
• Optional: escape crowds for a bite at Gideon’s, Himmel's, or The Bad Apple nearby 🍔🍺

🎵 Music Schedule – North Stage
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Diamondback (Country, Americana, Rock & Blues)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Los Perros Cubanos (Cuba’s Golden Age: Son Cubano, Salsa, Cha Cha)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Jonas Friddle (Americana & Folk)
(times subject to change – we’ll catch Diamondback & Los Perros Cubanos)

🌟 Good to Know:

• Fest runs Sat & Sun, 9 AM – 6 PM on Lincoln Ave (Lawrence → Wilson)
• $5 suggested entry donation supports local nonprofits
• Busy festival! We may split into small groups; expect some lines
• Bring cash & card—some vendors are cash only

🚇 CTA: Easy by bus & train – plan with CTA Trip Planner
🚗 Parking: Limited! Metered spots on Lincoln, Lawrence, Western & Irving Park. Side streets are permit-restricted.
Best bet: Park a few blocks west on Western & walk. Streets around fest will be closed—arrive early.

📸 Bring your camera, fall vibes are everywhere 🍂

⚠️ RSVP / No-Show Policy

• Update RSVP if you can’t attend (cut-off = start time)
• 3 no-shows without notice = 3-month freeze
• Check in with host upon arrival

🔗 Full Fest Details: Lincoln Square Apple Fest

🍏✨ Bite into fall at Apple Fest—where community, music, and apples come together! 🍂🎶