Summer On Southport

 A unique event this July in Chicago and includes the 7th Annual Chicago Children’s Festival. Southport gives attendees a delicious, eclectic mixture of the culinary, visual, and performing arts.

This two-day community festival is located at 3700 N. Southport at Waveland near WRIGLEY FIELD - home of the Chicago Cubs. Southport is one of the city's mecca shopping/nightlife districts and includes beautifully maintained tree-lined streets, with rows of lovely houses in all manner of architectural styles. Local artisans will showcase their wares and local restaurants and eateries will offer your favorite summer food.

Our Sunday Gospel Brunch and Bike Parade will provide an early morning opportunity to join us in this celebration of community. This festival always offers an exciting array of live music on our three main stages and lots of other interactive activities and entertainment opportunities.

This event takes place on Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. providing great live music, incredible food, and an upscale art show. This event is an unbeatable opportunity that can create a home-run experience for everyone involved!.

Dates: July 19 & 20, 2008

Time:
Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm

The Childrens Festival Featured Activities

Face Painters
- Smarty Pants / Balloon Artist
- Caricature Artist Inflatables
- Maraca Making Activity
- Camel Rides
- Mad Science of Chicago
- Interactive Activities

Plus....Much Much More!!!!!!

Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday July 19

North Stage

12:00 pm - Scribble Monster
2:00 pm - Atomic Gumdrops
4:00 pm - Dickey Pimpkins
6:00 pm - Cornmeal
8:00 pm - 16 Candles

Center Stage

10:00 am - Emerald City
12:00 pm - Musical Magic
2:00 pm - Miss Lori
4:00 pm - Audio Daydream
6:00 pm - Lounge Puppets
8:00 pm - Wedding Banned

South Stage

10:30 am - Mad Science
12:00 pm - All About Dance
2:00 pm - Hooked on Sonics
4:00 pm - Woogie
6:00 pm - 7th Heavan
8:00 pm - Too White Crew

Sunday July 20

North Stage

10:00 am - Stylin on Southport
11:30 am - Chicago Samba
1:00 pm - Radio Disney
3:00 pm - IRS
5:00 pm - Take it to the Limit (Eagles)
7:00 pm - Maggie Speaks

Center Stage

10:00 am - Gospel Brunch w/ Ann Sathers
Featuring the Deleverance Singers
1:00 pm - Little Nashville
3:00 pm - Hat Guys
5:00 pm - Rock Candy
7:00 pm - Arra

South Stage

10:30 am - Bubbles Academy
12:00 pm - Herzog Marionettes
1:00 pm - Rendition
3:00 pm - Libido Funk Circus
5:00 pm - Play Doctors
7:00 pm - Elevation

Location: 3700 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

More Info:
http://www.starevents.com/southport.html