Lincoln Square Apple Fest 🍎 2024 In-Depth Guide

How do you like them apples? Find the answer and more at the annual Lincoln Square Apple Fest!

Whether you want to munch on apple pie or chow down on a fresh batch of apple fritters, you’re sure to get your fill at this delicious event. More than 80 local vendors and restaurants will participate, offering culinary delights and drinks. Plus, you can also catch live performances and participate in interactive games at the 37th annual Apple Fest.

Follow along as we join the community in a joyous celebration of all things apple at the Lincoln Square Apple Fest.

Lincoln Square Apple Fest Tickets

There’s a $5 suggested donation.

Lincoln Square Chicago Apple Fest Date and Time

Apple Fest Lincoln Square Chicago runs from October 5 to 6, 2024, from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Lincoln Square Apple Fest Details

Your safety is a priority, and that’s why the Fest implemented a range of security initiatives, guaranteeing a worry-free and delightful time for everyone. Visit the event’s website for more details.

Lincoln Square Apple Fest Location

Applefest Chicago is located at Lincoln Avenue between Wilson and Lawrence Avenues. Parking lots can be found at the following locations:

• 4450 N Leavitt Street (free)
• 2315 W Lawrence Avenue (metered)

Other Attractions in Chicago

A trip to the Windy City wouldn’t be complete without a visit to these other attractions:

• 360 Chicago
• Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Illinois
• Big Bus Tours Chicago
• Medieval Torture Museum Chicago
• Chicago Crime Tours
• Chicago Favorites Food and Walking Tour
• Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Lincoln Square Apple Fest Activities

Apple Fest Food and Beverage

Step into a food lover’s paradise at Apple Fest Lincoln Square, where the culinary scene comes alive with a symphony of flavors, ranging from time-honored American Pie to the daring cinnamon empanada.

Celebrate the versatility of apples in every bite when you visit these local vendors at the Ravenswood Apple Fest:

Restaurants

• Au levain
• Avrom Farm
• Baked Cheese Haus
• Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
• Bell Heir’s BBQ
• Bo’s Concessions
• Byron’s Hot Dogs
• Cobblestone Restaurant
• Daly’s Donuts
• Dimo’s Cafe
• Dinky Delights
• The Green Post
• Hello Jasmine
• Jerry’s
• LC Pho
• Mi Fogata
• Nuts To Go
• Rockwell’s Neighborhood Grill
• Somethin’ Sweet Donuts
• Tamales Express
• The Chopping Block
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe
• Yum Dum Food Truck

Beverages

• Bottles & Cans
• The Chopping Block
• Cobblestone Restaurant
• DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
• The Green Post
• Jerry’s & Geraldine’s
• Ricochet’s Tavern
• Rockwell’s Neighborhood Grill

Live Entertainment and Family-Friendly Activities

Let the beauty of fall unfold before you as Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce’s Apple Fest invites you to experience an array of fun activities, from Lincoln Square to Leland Avenue. From children’s games to electrifying live concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday Tunes and Activities

Saturday, October 5, 2024

• 9:30 am – 11:00 am
• 13th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center and Urban Pooch Training & Fitness
• 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
• The Flat Cats, Swinging Jazz & Blues
• 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
• The Pickin’ Ponies, Folk/Old-Time
• 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
• Conway & Austin, Irish Traditional
• 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
• Nikki O’Neill, Soul-influenced Americana
• 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
• Joshua Guy, Banjo & Percussion Stylings of the Diaspora
• 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
• Jonas Friddle Band, Americana & Folk
• 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
• Paul Kaye, Rags, Blues & Assorted Hokum!

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Into the Heart, U2 Tribute Band
• 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
• Shelley Miller, Folk/Pop/Acoustic
• 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Sonic Motel, Rock
• 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
• Shoji Naito, Instrumental Blues/Jazz
• 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
• Scott Besaw, Classic Rock & Pop
• 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
• Nathan Hunter, Eclectic Americana
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Los Perros Cubanos, Music of Cuba’s Golden Age
• 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
• Henry Hyland, Blues/Americana/R&B

Kid Zone

Witness the sheer joy on children’s faces as they enjoy endless entertainment. Let your kids have the time of their lives playing, learning, and laughing here.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

• 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Ella-Centric Song Session, with Mars Caulton
• 12:15 pm – 12:50 pm
• West African Dance & Drum, with Kolaam
• 1:15 pm – 1:50 pm
• Fall Fiddlin’ Fun, with Miss Maddie
• 2:15 pm – 2:50 pm
• Música Bilingüe: Sing and PLAY, with Maestra Renée
• 3:15 pm – 3:50 pm
• Balinese Music and Puppetry, with Gamelan Naga Biru
• 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm
• Creative Movement for Families, with Julianne Rice
• 5:15 pm – 5:50 pm
• Folk/Pop Family Band, with The Dreamtree Shakers

Sunday, October 6, 2024

• 10:00 am – 10:45 am
• A Fun Musical Show, with Miss Jamie’s Farm
• 11:00 am – 11:45 am
• Chicago’s Storytime Chamber Band for All Ages, with The Lucky Trikes
• 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
• Amazing Bubble Show, with Chicago WOW Bubbles
• 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
• Forest Fables: Storytime with Drag Queens, with Candi Forest
• 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
• Music Fun, with Leonardo Music
• 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
• Comedy Dance, with Comedy Dance Chicago

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Pooch Costume Contest

Prepare for a tail-wagging good time as you and your adorable pooch take center stage at Apple Fest Chicago. Face the special panel of judges, hoping to claim delicious prizes in categories ranging from scariest to most creative, best dog/parent duo, and best costume.

The Apple Fest Lincoln Square Pooch event is on October 5th at 9:30 AM.

Experience Lincoln Square Apple Fest

Autumn is on the horizon, and that means Apple Fest is back with more treats and activities for everyone. Embrace fall as Lincoln Square bringing the most delicious apple themed event in town. Get your hands on the best apple dishes and drinks, from fresh apple tarts and candy apples to cider and apple wine. Over 50 vendors will attend the event, presenting all the new flavors and delights.

After you’ve sampled the tasty treats, shop for autumnal goods at the celebration’s marketplace. Worrying about your kids staying occupied? This festival has got them covered with an array of children activities. Your little ones can pass the time with some apple-themed arts and crafts or fun games.

Attending the event also means listening to live music played by the local bands. Some of its past performers include Wiggleworms and Laird & Dan. This long standing festival in Lincoln Square brings the community together in one tasty celebration.

Celebrate the beginning of autumn and experience this favorite tradition in Lincoln Square. Meanwhile, you can make a vacation out of it with a Chicago vacation package.