Avrom Farm 

Location = Block 4

• Chicken & Waffles Buttermilk Fried Boneless Chicken on a 4" Buckwheat Waffle (Taco Style) with 4 topping combos to choose from: Apple kimchi/honey sriracha/chives, goat cheese/honey sriracha/chives, maple syrup/shaved apple/whipped cream and maple syrup/apple butter/powdered sugar
• Fajitas Steak, Chicken, or Portobello; each with apple pico de gallo
• Hibiscus Apple Spritz or Hibiscus Spritz
• Yuca Fries

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Bad Johnny's Wood-Fired Pizza

Location = Block 4

• Apple & Bacon  gorgonzola crema, fior di latte, smoked bacon, pink lady apple, sage
• Apple & Brussels smoked gouda, ricotta, shredded brussels sprouts, roasted honeycrisp apple, rosemary
• Margherita tomato, fior di latte, basil, Sicilian evoo
• Pizza Bianca ricotta, fior di latte, aged parm, rosemary, garlic
• Pizza Rossa tomato, Pierpaolo's Sicilian oregano, garlic, chili, Sicilian evoo vegan
• Mushroom fior di latte, ricotta, garlic, rosemary vegan available
• Pepperoni tomato, fior di latte, chili, buckwheat honey

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Baked Cheese Haus

Location = Block 2

• Apple Baked Cheese Skewer with drizzled cinnamon syrup
• Raclette Alpine-style Raclette cheese melted and scraped off the wheel onto a variety of toasted baguette options

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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

Location = Block 4

• Spiced Apple Scone
• Classic Apple Pie slices, halves & whole
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie slices, halves & whole
• Apple Cider Donut Pie slices, halves & whole
• Griddled Scratch Biscuits with Apple Butter
• Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Banter

Location = Block 3

• Apple Cider Bread
• Apple Scones
• Classic Brownie
• Banana Bread Brownie
• Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bun
• Thumbprint Cookie
• GF Apple Cider Muffin

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Beard & Belly + Honey Pie Chicago

Location = Block 2

• Dirty Apple Burger potato bun, burger, caramelized onion, american cheese, apple butter + applewood bacon crumbles add-on option
• Breakfast Sandwich potato  bun, scrambled egg, american cheese, applewood bacon, apple butter
• Fest Grilled Cheese potato bun, american cheese + applewood bacon crumbles add-on option
• House-made Potato Chips
• Onion Dip 
• Spicy Pickled Eggs pickled egg, spicy remoulade, applewood bacon crumbles, motta
• Apple Pie Bars

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Bell Heir's BBQ

Location = Block 3

• Apple Rub Smoked Brisket Pizza
• Apple Rub Smoked Brisket Burger 
• Apple Rub Smoked Brisket Nachos

 

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Bo's Concessions

Location = Block 3

• Funnel Cakes with Apple and Ice Cream Topping
• Apple Brats
• Apple Fries
• Hot Dogs with Chips
• Apple Cotton Candy
• Taffy Apple Wedges

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Byron's Hot Dogs

Location = Block 4

• Apple Churros
• Apple Strudel Bites
• Apple Log
• Chicago Style Hot Dogs
• Burgers/Cheeseburgers
• Beer Brats
• Italian Sausage
• French Fries, Cheese Fries, Sweet Potato Fries

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Chills Italian Ice

Location = Block 2

• Italian Ices made with Real Fruit green sour apple, apple cider, lemon, orange, strawberry, passion fruit-mango, pina colada, blue raspberry, or coffee creamsicle
• Pumpkin Pie Gelati pumpkin Italian ice w/ madagascar vanilla gelato
• Refreshers passion fruit, strawberry-guava, or blue raspberry lemonades

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The Chopping Block

Location = Block 1

• TCB's Famous Apple Pie slices
• Ellis Farms Apple Cider

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Cobblestone Cafe & Bistro

Location = Block 3

• Chicken Sausage sliced apple, arugula, honey Dijon
• Smoked Kielbasa apple cider braised onions, Dijon mustard
• Bistro Burger onions, mustard aioli, pickles, fontina cheese
• Parm Fries
• Apple Cinnamon Donut Holes

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Daly's Donuts

Location = Block 2

• Apple Cider Donuts or Dunkers (donut holes)
• Caramel Apple Donuts
• Cinnamon Sugar Donuts or Dunkers
• Maple Glaze Donuts
• Apple Glaze Donuts

Dimo's Pizza 

Location = Block 2

• Johnny Apple Seed Apple cider braised pork shoulder, cheddar, applewood smoked apples, fried jalapenos, bourbon spicy bbq
• Pizza Cheese, sausage, margherita, pepperoni, or Mac & Cheese vegan options available

 

• Hot and Fresh Donuts Made to Order topped with your choice of ONE sugar topping: AppleCrisp Sugar, Ginger, Cinnamon Sugar, Old Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie
• 16 Pack "Grab 'n Go" Donuts Apple Cider Infused

 

• Drinks Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea, Passion Fruit Tea, or Apple Orchard Breeze
• Taiwanese Sausage
• Braised Pork Rice Box
• Popcorn Chicken
• Taiwanese Cold Noodle

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Holy Crepes

Location = Block 2

• Savory Crepes Veggie Pesto, Chicken Pesto or Chipotle, Ham & Cheese, Bacon Egg & Cheese, and more
• Sweet Crepes (with Nutella, Caramel or Dark Chocolate) Apple & Walnut, Strawberry, Banana, and more

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Jerry & Geraldine's

Location = Block 1

• White German Bratwurst
• Sausages: Chicken-Apple, Smoked Hungarian, and House Mushroom options
• Mac & Cheese
• Elote corn, mayo, parmesan, Tajin seasoning
• Warm Spiced Apples
• Apple Cider Donuts and Apple Cheddar Scone
• Apple Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Apple Muffin
• Chocolate Chip Cookie and Seven Layer Bar

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La Boulangerie

Location = Block 2

• Croissants plain, chocolate, almond, spinach, ham, cheese
• Cinnamon Roll
• Crookie
• Apple Danish
• Apple Tart
• Brie & Apple Sandwich brie cheese and apple served on a baguette
• Apple Patty beef patty with an apple sauce reduction, served on a brioche bun
• Parisian ham, butter, and cornichon, served on a baguette
• Baguette or Sourdough Boule

 

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LC Pho

Location = Block 3

• Egg Rolls and Crab Rangoon
• Grilled Chicken or Orange Chicken w/ Vegetable Rice
• Chicken Tenders with Fries
• Corn Dogs and Korean Corn Dogs
• Large Taffy Apples (plain, peanut, or toffee)
• Apple Cider
• Apple Cider Donuts and Apple Fritters
• Chocolate Dipped Bananas, Strawberries, or Cheesecake

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Luciana's Kitchen

Location = Block 3

• Apple, Beef, or Tomato Basil Empanadas
• Alfajores
• Double Crust Apple Pie small or large

• Roasted Nuts, Luscious or Boozy: Almonds, Cashews, or Pecans
• Roasted Mixed Nuts, Apple Luscious or Apple Boozy: Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Peanuts & Pecans
• Apple Vegan Ice Cream

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Piccadilly Pub

Location = Block 2

• Chef Martin Chicken Apple Sausage cider braised onions smoked chicken apple sausage, dusseldorf mustard, sausage roll
• Ham Baguette sliced ham, apple butter, dijon, cornichons, cheddar, baguette
• Vegan Kielbasa kielbasa locally made by Feed Your Head, bourbon maple apple slaw, dusseldorf mustard, sausage roll
• Vegan Apple Cheesecake locally made by Feed Your Head
• Apple Cider Donuts house-made doughnut holes, cinnamon sugar

• Apple Cider Donut Pop  apple cider donut ice cream dipped in a caramel shell and coated in cinnamon sugar GF; contains dairy & soy
• Dutch Apple Pie Pop  apple pie ice cream dipped in a brown butter shell with cinnamon oat streusel GF; contains dairy & soy
• Dairy Free Apple Chai Pop contains coconut vegan

 

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Roasted Corn and Company

Location = Block 2

• Roasted Corn on the Cob with butter (V, GF), mexican street corn (GF), dorito street corn, hot cheeto street corn, or takis street corn
• Roasted Corn Bowl with butter (V, GF), elote (GF), dorito, hot cheeto, or takis

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Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill

Location = Block 4

• Harvest Breakfast Sandwich chive baked egg, maple-garlic Canadian bacon, sharp cheddar & apple-pepper jam, brioche bun
• Harvest Double Smash two 1/4 lb Angus beef patties, sharp cheddar, pickled red onion, apple-pepper jam, brioche bun
• Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake

 

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Sfera Sicilian Street Food

Location = Block 2

• Arancini Mix & Match Two Sicilian Stuffed Risotto Balls: Classico (Sicilian beef ragu, saffron risotto, mozzarella), Porcini (porcini mushroom ragu, fontina), and/or Wild Garlic (young garlic, ricotta, mozzarella)
• Sicilian Spiced Apple Cider

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Somethin' Sweet Donuts

Location = Block 4

• Cake Donuts: Apple Crisp, Pumpkin, Sprinkle
• Apple Fritter
• ​Bear Claw w/ Apple filling
• Apple Bismark
• Churro Donut
• Thai Iced Coffee

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Tamales Express

Location = Block 3

• Tamales  chicken mole, pork, veggie, poblano w/ cheese, sweet corn, apple, or pumpkin
• Tacos chicken tinga, steak
• Vegan and GF pastries includes scones (apple pie & apple cinnamon donut), apple cinnamon granola cookies
• Corn and Mangoes on Stick
• Chips and Guacamole

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Location = Block 4

• Appletini Smoothie green apple, kale, spinach, pineapple, mango
• Mango Monsoon Smoothie mango, pineapple, guava, coconut
• Jetty Punch Smoothie, strawberry, banana
• Roasted Apple Pie Smoothieroasted apples, yogurt, cinnamon, biscoff cookies, banana

• Pork Chive Dumplings 12 pieces
• Tofu & Mushroom Ear Dumplings 12 pieces 
• Caramel Apple Cloud Crepe 

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Vaca's Creamery

Location = Block 1

• Ice Cream Cups sweet corn sundae, strawberry matcha sundae, or apple pie sundae vegan
• Ice Cream Bars cookies & cream, strawberry shortcake, or candy bar vegan
• Floats apple cider or root beer vegan

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Willow Cafe & Bistro

Location = Block 1

• Baked Apples 
• Apple Pie slices & whole
• Cherry Pie slices & whole
• Apple Eclair
• Apple Strudel
• Bratwurst or Currywurst

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Yum Dum Food Truck

Location = Block 2

• Braised Pork Belly Bao slow braised w/ Taiwanese spices, topped with pickled mustard greens, crushed peanuts
• Korean Chili Chicken Bao panko crusted chicken breast with house spicy apple slaw, topped with Korean chili sauce & toasted sesame seeds
• Crispy Shrimp Bao panko crusted shrimp w/ ponzu apple cabbage slaw, topped with jalapeñ​o sriracha aioli
• Crispy Fish Bao panko crusted sole filet, apple cabbage slaw, housemade sriracha tartar, pickled jalapeñ​o
• Tofu Bao panko crusted tofu with house spicy apple slaw, topped with Korean chili sauce & toasted sesame seeds (V)
• Apple Pie Dumplings handmade dumplings, cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, honeycrisp apples, served w/ fresh whipped cream
• Kimcheesy Rice Balls cheddar jack cheese, apple kimchi & scallions topped w/ jalapeñ​o sriracha aioli (V)
• Sesame Noodles cold noodles w/ chopped apples, scallions, chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, tossed in soy vinaigrette (V, VG)

The Chopping Block

Location = Block 1

• Eris Brewery & Cider House x The Chopping Block E-Phoria Hard Apple Cider 6.0% ABV
• Ellis Farms Apple Cider NA 0% ABV
• Laird's Brandy Mule RTD 5.5% ABV

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Cobblestone Cafe & Bistro

Location = Block 3

• Maplewood Brewery Charlatan American Pale Ale 6.1% ABV
• Czechvar Lager 4.7% ABV
• Samuel Smith Traditional Dry Cider 5.0% ABV
• Uncle John's Apple Cranberry Cider 6.5% ABV

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DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

Location = Block 1

• Spaten Oktoberfest Bier 5.9% ABV
• Possman Pure Cider 5.0% ABV
• Aval Blanc Cider 5.0% ABV
• Stiegl Grapefruit Radler 2.25% ABV
• Fischborn Riesling (Dry) 12.0% ABV
• NA Clausthaler Bier 0.0% ABV

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Jerry's & Geraldine's​

Location = Block 1

• Dovetail Brewery Helles Lager 4.0% ABV
• Solemn Oath Brewery Oktoberface 6.0% ABV
• Original Sin Cider 6.0% ABV
• Ace Pumpkin Cider 5.0% ABV
• Mulled Wine 12% ABV
• 3 Floyds Orange + Lemon + Pineapple Splash 9.0% ABV
• NA Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA 0.0% ABV
• NA Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Blonde 0.0% ABV

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Jun Bug Kombucha​

Location = Block 3

• Kombucha on Tap or Bottled Cherry Apple Kola, Apple Cider Julep, Barrel Aged Cider Julep, Chamomile Mule, Strawberry Basil, Lambrusco Fugazi
• Tea Light of Day Green, Light of Day Hojicha, Rare Tea Cellar Spearmint, Green Eyed Lady Farm Chamomile
• Add-on Flavoring/Milk options Oat Milk, Kilgus Whole Milk, Seedling Apple Cider Syrup, Jun Kombucha Syrup

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Lincoln Square Taproom

Location = Block 4

• Aval Blanc Cider 5.0% ABV
• Old Irving Billy Goat Pils 5.5% ABV
• Maplewood Son of Juice 6.5% ABV
• Penrose Lemon Seltz Up 6.0% ABV
• Gruvi Golden NA <.05% ABV
• Old Irving Chicagua Berry Hop Water 0% ABV

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Piccadilly Pub

Location = Block 2

• Northman Cider (Pub, Rose, or Hopped) 6.4% ABV
• Maplewood Festbier 6.0% ABV
• Begyle Oktoberfest 5.5% ABV
• Maplewood Son of Juice IPA 6.3% ABV
• Quadrum Red Wine Blend 14.0% ABV
• Northman Cider Spritz and Northman Rose Spritz 8.5% ABV
• Phase Three A Bushel of Apples Collab with Affy Tapple 6.0%% ABV
• Surly Outlook Good NA Hoppy Ale 0.0% ABV
• Athletic Oktoberfest NA 0.0% ABV
• Metric Coffee (option to add Apple Spiced Rum Syrup 8% ABV)
• Metric Cold Brew
• Apple Spiced Iced Latte

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Ricochet's Tavern

Location = Block 3

• 2 Towns Ciderhouse Cider 6.0% ABV
• 2 Towns Ciderhouse BrightCider 6.0% ABV
• Maplewood Brewery Son of Juice IPA 6.3% ABV
• Garage Light Beer 4.0% ABV
• Stiegl Radler 2.0% ABV
• White Claw 5.0% ABV
• Castle Rock Wines (Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Noir) 13.0% ABV

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Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill

Location = Block 4

• Old Irving Brewing/Rockwell's Collab IPA 6.7% ABV
• Begyle Oktoberfest 5.5% ABV
• Art History Bauhaus Pilsner 5.2% ABV
• Uncle John's Heirloom Cider 6.5% ABV
• Shacksbury Deer Snacks Cider 6.9% ABV
• Las Jarras Waves Wine 12.5% ABV
• Shibata Red Apple Sake 15.0% ABV
• Maplewood Orange Fizz RTD 8.0% ABV
• Rum Apple Punch 13.2% ABV
• Whiskey Apple Highball 13.7% ABV
• NA 2 Towns Cosmic Crisp 0.0% ABV
• NA Pabst 0.5% ABV
• Rockwell Bottle Shop & Coffee Cold Brew

* NA denotes non-alcoholic

Belly Acres Farm, Hanover IL Pure unfiltered honey, beeswax wraps, beeswax lip balm

Location = Block 3

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Location = Block 3

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Joe's Blues, Bangor MI  Blueberry Apple kvass and kombucha, Blueberry Apple preserves, Blueberry Apple vinegar, Blueberry Apple shrub, Blueberry juice

Location = Block 2

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John Bailey Honey, Kankakee IL Seasonal Honey, Pure Beeswax Candles, Jams, Garlic

Location = Block 2

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Los Rodriguez Farm, Eau Claire MI  Apples, Jams, Honey, Pumpkins, Gourds, Fall Squash, Flowers, Apple Cider (half gallon jugs)

Location = Block 3

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Mick Klug Farms, Saint Joseph MI Apple Cider (freshly served hot or cold), Apple (over 10 varieties), Cider (gallon & half gallon jugs), Apple Cider Oat Horchata, Fruit Blossom Honey

Location = Block 2 & 4

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Phil Foster Fruit Farm, Huntington IN Apple, Apple Cider, Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Squash, Vegetables, Jams, Honey

Location = Block 1 & 4

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Aori Botanical,  Natural skin and hair-care products, all handmade in Chicago.

Location = Block 2

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District Metal pumpkins & ghosts, candles, holiday pillows & fall home decor

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Earth Cadets, Fun, bright, gender neutral apparel designs for babies, kids & adults designed in Ravenswood

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Ecodunia, Ethically handmade & hand-stitched bags from her hometown in Kenya, plus jewelry pieces that complement bag designs

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ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE, Stickers, candy, cards, coasters, socks, toys, flags, Chicago & neighborhood apparel, squishy things & ornaments

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Every Last Detail, Party supplies, greeting cards, small gift items & fall-themed decor

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Forest Press Co, T-Shirts, Crewneck Sweatshirts & 11x17 Prints - all hand silkscreen printed and self-designed

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Gathering Hands, Insect wing jewelry, handmade & ethically sourced from nature sanctuaries around the world

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Genevieve Boutique, Clothing, candles, shoes, jewelry & gifts

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Ginger & Lime Print Shop, Hand printed artwork, clothing, stickers, notebooks, bags, and bandanas

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Giveashirt, Designs (donated by local artists & musicians) handscreened on t-shirts with 100% of sales proceeds to Streetwise.

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Harebrained Design,  T-shirts, hats & hoodies hand printed in Chicago plus art prints, greeting cards, pennants & flags, magnets & stickers

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Hazel, Gift shop merchandise & apparel plus home goods, graphic tees and Halloween decor

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Heather's House of Glass,  Stained glass panels, sun catchers and more

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INDIE-PENDANT, Fair trade jewelry

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InSpirit Adornments, Handmade jewelry & suncatchers; Polished stones, crystals & fossils

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J&L Pogonotrophics • JÖL, Beard oil, men's grooming products, candles, room sprays, wax melts. All items made in-house using natural and/or organic ingredients with proprietary formulas and designs

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JANVIER, Luxury handmade soaps and bath & body products

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JushShop, Minimalist jewelry & crossbody bags

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Kindred Woodworks, Bolos, jewelry, vases, toys, kitchenware, guitar picks & wall art. All items sustainable & handmade from start to finish

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Lena Rose, Handmade, organic bath and body care products: bath soaks, body scrubs, body butters, hair oil, face masks, body oil, bath tea, lavender bundles & more

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Locked and Layered LTD, Jewelry

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M-Three-L Art, Art related to vintage technology: original paintings, screen prints & drawings, reproduction prints, buttons & stickers

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Made w/ Love Organic Vinegar, vinaigrettes, vinegar mocktails, hair & skin floral vinegars, pet-friendly vinegar, imported EVOO, Avocado & Truffle Oils.

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Maplewood Avenue Candles, Hand poured soy candles using eco friendly products, vegan wax melts, room & linen sprays, & wick trimmers

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Michi Bar Soaps,  Cold process artisan soaps, coconut soy candles, wax melts, car diffusers and perfume oils

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Midwest Nice, Apparel, prints, jewelry, candles, original art, soap, packaged food stuffs, stickers and ceramics

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Milagros by Gracia,  Sterling silver jewelry handcrafted by young women in Guatemala

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Molly Anne Bishop,  Ceramics and risograph prints, shirts, bags, bandanas, stickers & hats.

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Neighborly, Apparel, tote bags, souvenirs, glassware, mugs, gifts, and prints sourced from small brands and fair trade organizations

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New Acropolis Chicago,  Books, handmade replicas and magnets

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Nomadic Ant, Jewelry, clothing, & accessories

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oORn, Live portrait drawings, pins, mugs, t-shirts, tote bags and DYI tie-die station for customers to create one-of-a-kind totes and bucket hats

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Paper Bunny Press, Greeting cards, stickers, note pads, sticky pads, gift tags, calendars, coloring books, & notebooks

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Planet Access, Goods from sustainably-made & minority-owned makers - includes clothing, jewelry & home goods and shoes

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Pop Art Design, T-shirts, earrings, necklaces, magnets, socks, mugs, stickers & prints

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Printed Canvas, Original fine art, prints, greeting cards, ornaments, home goods and gifts

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Rad Rodent,  beaded and laser cut jewelry, accessories, small housewares and wood decorations all handmade in LSR!

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Rare Form, Antique & contemporary art prints, notepads and stickers, plus keychains, hats, bandanas and more

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Raw Edge, Prints, candles, clothes, jewelry, hats, totes, magnets, and more.

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Redefined Map Design, Home decor using Chicago historic maps: coasters, framed art, note books, posters, shopping totes, mugs, note cards, and more.

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Relish Brand,  Locally designed and printed shirts, hoodies & hats

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Ruff Haus Pets, Pet treats, toys, pet safe candles, festival-themed plush dog & cat toys and pet accessories

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The Scent Queens Candle Co, Handmade candles, soaps, room sprays, tarot/oracle card decks, witchy books, stickers and crystals & gems

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Science Girls,  Socks, tote bags, and apparel

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six point pet, Dog & cat collars, leashes, bandanas & toys

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Smashing Jewels, Handmade jewelry designed with gemstones and freshwater pearls

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Solola, Hand knit clothing, hats, gloves, quilts, purses, sterling silver & gold plated jewelry

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Sophia Reyes, Clothing and accessories designed and made in Chicago

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stephXstitch, Framed cross-stitched artwork, DIY cross-stitch kits, signed pattern books. All art and kits 100% handmade (stitched & framed), books are published hardcovers of own work

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Tiger Moth, Jewelry

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tori grace outfitters, Chicago inspired clothing, accessories, home decor & gifts for babes, kids adults & pets. Pajamas, hoodies, onesies, dresses, throw pillows, blankets, drinkware and more.

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Twinette Poterie, Functional Pottery including mugs, cups, platters, vases, plates, oil cruets & clay jars.

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Txtile, Handmade & fair trade goods: Reversible jackets made from repurposed quilts, kimonos, kaftans, robes, quilted vests & bags, and pajama sets

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Unwind Apothic,  Non-toxic perfumes and colognes, air diffusers, and skincare items\

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Urban Pooch Canine Life Center & Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center, Dog toys, treats and accessories

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wild amr̄a,  handcrafted jewelry

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Wild Botanicals,  Soaps, lip balms, lotions, candles, body and skincare

 American Legion Tattler Post,  Veteran support services and opportunities

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StretchLab Lincoln Square, complimentary 15-minute demo stretches

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Timeless Toys, Toy demonstrations

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Urban Pooch Canine Life Center + Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center, PLINKO for prizes, giveaways and sassy and fabulous tote bags

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Verizon,branded swag and service estimates

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WasteNot, First month of curbside compost collection FREE to new member signups

APPLE CORE STAGE

5:00pm - 7:00pm - Would You Kindly?, Powerful, Female Fronted, Alternative Rock
Friday night, join us for a captivating band from Kenosha. Would You Kindly? is known for their unique sound blending electric violin with modern rock, pop, and jazz.

Saturday, October 3rd 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm - Jonas Friddle, Americana and Folk
Jonas Friddle is a gifted singer, songwriter & Old-Time banjo player with a collection of Chicago's finest players in his band. The music entertains as it deftly explores just about every nook & cranny of modern folk, from revivalist antique appropriation to protest songs to modern love songs. His tunes bear the marks of a musician who's done time in pubs & square dance halls.

1:00pm - 3:00pm - The Very Least, Groove-heavy indie, soul, funk, pop & rock
Chicago-based band blending indie, soul, funk, and pop into groove-heavy, emotionally rich originals. Their sound is warm, stitched together with tight grooves and loose edges.

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.

Sunday, October 4th 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm - Diamondback, Country, Americana, Rock & Blues
Diamondback has been a popular staple of the Chicago Music scene for decades. Their extensive song list is truly a history of Country, and for that matter, American pop music, and promises something for everyone.

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Chicha Roots, Psychedelic Cumbia, and Chicha Music from the Late 70s & 80s
Chicha Roots is a psychedelic cumbia and chicha music band founded by three Kichwa (the largest indigenous group in South America) friends from Cotacachi, Ecuador. Repertoire includes classic songs from the golden age of Peruvian cumbia.

4:00pm - 6:00pm - The Flat Cats, Swinging Jazz and Blues
The Flat Cats, based in Chicago, play a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards.

APPLE JAMS DJ BOOTH

Friday, October 2nd 2026

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday, October 3rd 2026

11:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday, October 4th 2026

11:00am - 6:00pm

*times subject to change

THE SEEDLING STAGE

Saturday, October 3rd 2026

9:30am - 11:00am - 15th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, presented by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center and Urban Pooch Training & Fitness

An amazingly fun opportunity to parade your special pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hopes of winning great prizes and parading around Lincoln Square. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11:30am - 5:30pm - Kid Zone Stage, presented by Old Town School of Folk Music Hosted by Renée Nanzer

11:30am - 12:05pm
Idy Ciss Kolaam Dance, West African Dance

12:25pm - 1:00pm
Maestra Renée, Canta & Play

1:20pm - 1:55pm
Alka Nayyar, Chirtrahar Cultural Academy, Bollywood, Bhangra, and More!

2:15pm - 2:50pm
Joel Frankel, Musical Merriment

3:10pm - 3:45pm
Gingarte Capoeira Chicago, Caproeira Experience

4:05pm - 4:40pm
Rebecca Jaffe, Musical comedy for families

5:00pm - 5:35pm
The Dreamtree Shakers, Family-Friendly Folk Rock

 

Sunday, October 4th 2026

Kid Zone Stage, presented by TIMELESS TOYS
Hosted by Flavia Pallozzi

10:00am - 10:45am
Magic with the Amazing Tim, Magic Show

11:00am - 11:45am
Comedy Dance Chicago, Get Your Sillies Out 

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Well-Balanced Dads, Family Comedy

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Comedy Dance Chicago, Still Feeling Silly

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Vanda La Rose, Drag Queen Storytime

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Bella Coelho, Sing and Dance Along

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Changosnakedog Puppets, Music, and Encantamiento

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mary Macaroni, Family Music

34Designed
Toddler and infant apparel plus wooden ornament decorating activity.

Bunny Ears Art House
Apple pie sensory bins and apple wand collaging.

Fit City Kids
Fitness wheel, branded giveaways, and a basketball shot challenge.

iCode Ravenswood
STEM activities to help kids learn: binary languages & coding.

JCYS Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Fall-themed sensory experience featuring two engaging STEM stations.

John's Concessions
Highstriker games

Montessori Gifted Prep
Montessori work demos, rock painting, face painting, Chinese calligraphy & skill-based games

Musicologie Edgewater
Multiple toy instruments for kids to try.

North Park Elementary School
Crafts and a variety of engaging activities.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School
Sensory bins and a scratch art project activity.

Queen of Angels Catholic Elementary
Magatiles, Duplos, and fall-themed sensory activity.

Rainforest Preschool
Apple-themed art project

Ravenswood Christian School
Face painting, water table, spinning wheel, coloring & games.

Rayito de Sol
Coloring station and fun, kid-friendly giveaways.

Rogers Park Montessori School
Apple timer giveaways, and apple button making activity.

Sacred Heart Schools
Apple art!

Saint Matthias School
Giant Connect Four and Jenga games, design your own zoo animal mask, and other crafts.

St Philip Lutheran School
Fall-themed activity and a fall sensory table.

The Gardner School
"Apple Explorer" activities including Fishing for Apples, apple bean bag toss & sensory bins.

Tierra Encantada
Bubble machine and wands to play with, and easy & interactive Spanish learning games with prizes.

Bistro Campagne

Location = Block 4

​Throughout Apple Fest weekend, Bistro Campagne will be offering a special apple-themed Calvados Sidecar

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Jerry's Sandwiches & Geraldine's

Location = Block 1

• Chicken-Apple Sausage
• Warm Spiced Apple side dish
• Apple Cider Donuts
• Apple Cinnamon Rolls
• Apple Cheddar Scone
• Pumpkin Apple Muffin

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Artango Steakhouse

Location = Block 1

Enjoy an Apple Malbec Sangria and Empanadas (ham, blue cheese, and apple) when you dine in at Artango during Apple Fest.

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Capriccio

Location = Block 1 (Outside of event entrance at Lawrence Avenue)

Apple Bacon Roman Pizza and Apple Blue Cheese Roman Pizza only during Apple Fest

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Willow Cafe and Bistro

Location = Block 1

Apple Eclairs and Baked Apples are on the menu for Apple Fest weekend at Willow.  And if you need a little pick me up, try their Apple-rol Spritz!

Neighborly

Location = Block 1

Neighborly will feature a collection of apple-themed goods for the weekend including an at-home Apple Cider Donut Baking Kit, Apple Picking Scented Candles, Heirloom Apple 1000-Piece Puzzle, Apple Cider Donuts Chocolate Bars and more! 

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MOLASSES

Location = Block 3

​Shop at MOLASSES throughout Apple Fest weekend.  1 raffle ticket is given with every purchase made during the festival.  Three winners will each receive a $100 gift card to MOLASSES.  They'll also have a coloring station for kids all weekend!

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The Chopping Block

Location = Block 1

The Chopping Block has several ways to celebrate Apple Fest this weekend!  Pre-order a whole pie baked in a Lodge cast iron skillet and pick it up at The Chopping Block during Apple Fest weekend:

• Click here to order for Friday pick up
• Click here to order for Saturday pick up 
• Click here to order for Sunday pick up

Saturday, October 3 from noon - 3pm sample apple cider liqueurs and a selection of other Journeyman Distillery offerings.

Sunday, October 4 learn how to make The Chopping Block's famous apple pie during their Bake & Take Apple Pie class at 10am.  Throughout the weekend enjoy 20% off everything in The Chopping Block's retail store, including beer & wine! Plus, stop in throughout the weekend for complimentary tastings of Journeyman Distillery's Old Country Goodness Apple Cider Liqueur and Cherry OCG Apple Cider Liqueur only during Apple Fest!

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Esquina

Location = Block 3 (outside of event on Western at Wilson intersection)