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Saturday Music Schedule
SOUTH STAGE
Tunes throughout the day in the parking lot at Lincoln and SunnysideSaturday, September 30th 2023
12:00pm - 2:30pm - Bourbon Aristocracy, Bluegrass
The Bourbon Aristocracy plays 100-proof bottled-in-bond Kentucky bluegrass - authentic traditional music from a simpler time. Repertoire includes classics from artists such as Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Del McCoury, and many more.3:30pm - 6:00pm - Tijuana Hercules, Swampy Blues
Tijuana Hercules is a Chicago based hip shakin', swamp blues combo that surveys the landscape with woe eyes on the past and three eyes on the future. The band has found musical inspiration in boogie, north Mississippi hill country blues, and hard bop. Tijuana Hercules has released a handful of critically praised recordings.
GIDDINGS PLAZA
Featured Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artists.Saturday, September 30th 2023
12:15pm - 1:00pm - Jackie Jasperson, Jazz/Pop
1:15pm - 2:00pm - Steve Doyle, Fingerstyle Blues & Beyond
2:15pm - 3:00pm - Barb Silverman & Rick Veras, Country-Swing/Folk Gems
3:15pm - 4:00pm - Charles Kim, Magical Transformative Pop
4:15pm - 5:00pm - Colby Maddox, Bluegrass
*times subject to change
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Saturday Activity Details
SOUTH STAGE
The parking lot at Lincoln & SunnysideSaturday, September 30th 2023
10:00am - 11:15am - 12th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
An amazingly fun opportunity to parade your special pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hope of winning great prizes and parading around Lincoln Square. (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
LELAND AVENUE
KIDS ZONEKids Activities at Lincoln & Leland Avenues
PRESENTED by OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSICHosted by Liz Klassen
Saturday, September 30th 2023
10:00am - 10:35am
Latin Dance Experience, with Desueno Dance10:55am - 11:30am
Music for Families of All Ages, with Karen & Carl Lubicz11:50am - 12:25pm
Limbo Demo & Party, with Moya Cultural Arts Trio12:45pm - 1:20pm
Old Town School Kids Guitar, with Jessica Martino1:40pm - 2:15pm
Fall-Themed Funny Folk, with Will Fancher2:35pm - 3:10pm
Interactive Family Folk Rock, with Little Miss Ann3:30pm - 4:05pm
Acoustic AfroZep
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Sunday Music Schedule
SOUTH STAGE
Tunes throughout the day in the parking lot at Lincoln & Sunnyside
Sunday, October 1st 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm - The Friends Band, Variety of Genres
The Friends Band has something for everyone! From top 40 current hits to popular jazz classics, you'll come to enjoy this band as one of Chicago's most delightful group of musicians!1:00pm - 3:00pm - The Trace Hamilton Band, Rock
The Trace Hamilton Band has a sound like no other. With a driven sound building from thundering drums, slick rhythmic bass hits, searing guitar, and smooth vocals - come hear for yourself.4:00pm - 6:00pm - Los Perros Cubanos, Music of Cuba's Golden Age
Los Perros Cubanos features the music of Cuba's Golden Age of the 1940s and 1950s. The band's music combines the traditional Cuban music styles of Son Cubano, Salsa, Cha Cha, and Charanga with modern instrumental prowess for a captivating sound that moves your feet.
GIDDINGS PLAZA
Featured Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artists.Sunday, October 1st 2023
12:15pm - 1:00pm - Dan Fulkerson, Pop/Blues/Rock/Jazz Guitar
1:15pm - 2:00pm - Sean Colledge & Jordan Wankoff, Cajun Tunes
2:15pm - 3:00pm - Abby Lyons, Ukulele Folk/Pop
3:15pm - 4:00pm - Jacob Sweet, Acoustic Rock/Soul/Country
4:15pm - 5:00pm - Heather Riordan, Eclectic World Music on Accordion
*times subject to change
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Sunday Activity Details
LELAND AVENUE
KIDS ZONEKids Activities at Lincoln & Leland Avenues
PRESENTED by TIMELESS TOYSHosted by Ryan Levin
Sunday, October 1st 2023
10:00am - 10:45am
Chicago's Storytime Chamber Band for All Ages, with The Lucky Trikes11:00am - 11:45am
Get your Sillies Out with Goofy Antics, with Comedy Dance12:00pm - 12:45pm
Original Music and Covers, with Music for New People1:00pm - 1:45pm
Forest Fables: Storytime with Drag Queens, with Candi Forest2:00pm - 2:45pm
Traditional & Modern Irish Music, with The Donnybrooks3:00pm - 3:45pm
Dance-Based Games, with The Headspin Guy
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POOCH COSTUME CONTEST
The 12th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, sponsored by Urban Pooch, takes place at the start of Apple Fest on Saturday, September 30th at 10am. Join us for a super fun opportunity to showcase your talented pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hope of winning fun and yummy prizes!
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Scariest, Most Adorable, Most Creative, Best Dog/Parent Combo, and Best Costume Grand Prize.
2023 REGISTRATION LINK On-site check in will begin at 9:00 am. Parade follows contest.
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SCARECROW SHOWDOWNLincoln Square will embrace the excitement of autumn leading up to our 36th annual Apple Fest with our first ever Scarecrow Showdown competition. This festive contest seeks to bring together residents, businesses, and organizations to create captivating scarecrows in the celebration of the season.
Participants have been tasked with creating a unique, impressive, and interactive scarecrow. 50 Streetlight poles along Lincoln Avenue will serve as the perfect canvas for their creations. They've been provided a starter kit and have been encouraged to give their scarecrow a whimsical, spooky, or humorous theme to stand out from the rest.
Scarecrows will be going up on Friday, September 22, voting will begin Monday, September 25! Once all the scarecrows are up, the public is invited to vote for their favorite. We will announce the winner and runners-up in mid-October, with the champion receiving a grand prize.