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When does Apple Fest take place?
Apple Fest takes place during the first weekend of October. For 2026, the event will take place on Friday, October 2 from 3pm - 7pm, Saturday, October 3 from 9am - 6pm, and Sunday, October 4 from 9am to 6pm.
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Where is Apple Fest located?
Apple Fest takes place along Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Square Neighborhood. There are nine entrances to the festival that extend from Lincoln & Sunnyside Avenues on the south end of the event footprint to Lincoln & Lawrence Avenue on the north end of the event footprint. Cross streets with entrances include Leland, Eastwood, and Wilson Avenues.
For GPS directions, an easy address to utilize is 4700 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60625.
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How much does it cost to attend the event?
Our suggested donation is $5 to enter the festival. Donations benefit the nonprofit organization of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds support the community place-making projects and small business programing provided locally by the Chamber of Commerce. In addition, several local community non-profits receive grants for assisting with the event.
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Can I bring my kids?
Of course! Apple fest is a family-friendly event. We have a safe and fun Kids Zone area with scheduled programming from 3pm-7pm on Friday, and 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Kids Zone is located in the parking lot on the 4500 block of Lincoln Avenue, near Sunnyside Avenue.
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Are dogs allowed?
Apple Fest is a dog friendly event, and we even have a Pooch Play Zone located in the parking lot located along the 4500 block of N Lincoln Avenue (near Sunnyside Avenue).
The event can be extremely crowded at times, so we don't recommend bringing man's best friend during peak times of the day (typically in the afternoon). Dogs that do not do well in public settings are recommended not to attend the event.
At the start of event on Saturday morning Apple Fest does host a Pooch Costume Contest, as the crowds at this time of day are traditionally smaller.
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Is the event cancelled if it rains?
No, Apple Fest is a rain or shine event. In cases of severely inclement weather and/or high winds that could impact safety, updates will be posted to the Chamber of Commerce social media accounts and website.
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I am not attending the festival but looking to patronize a local business in the footprint of the event and/or have an appointment with a local business. Do I still need to donate at the entrance gate of the event?
No, no one is required to donate at the gate to enter the festival footprint in order to patronize a business and/or attend an appointment. However, we do hope you'll come back for some great music and food to support this wonderful festival's efforts to fund free community programing, place-making initiatives, and more!
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How can I get to Apple Fest?
There are numerous ways to get to Apple Fest! Please visit the dedicated Getting to Apple Fest page to learn more.
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Is there parking for the event?
While 2-hour metered parking is available on the main streets surrounding the festival, and at a couple of public-parking lots, parking is very limited. We highly recommend taking public transportation or ride-share services when possible. For more details, visit the Getting to Apple Fest webpage.
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Can I ride my bike?
Of course! There are many bike lanes that lead right to Apple Fest. We encourage all riders to lock up their bikes, outside of the festival gates. We bring in additional bike racks located in the CTA Brown Line Western Station plaza, right outside of the Western & Leland event entrance. Additional bike racks are located at the Leland Entrance that is located East of Lincoln Avenue, and at the Sunnyside Entrance near Welles Park.