ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST Returns June 10 – 12, 2022

Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to bring back Andersonville Midsommarfest, one of Chicago’s oldest and most beloved summer street festivals. Now in its 56th year, the annual festival will be held June 10 – 12, 2022 along Andersonville’s Clark Street corridor from Catalpa Ave. to Foster Ave.

For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with over 60 music and entertainment acts on five stages, an eclectic mix of vendors, food and free kids’ activities.

Midsommarfest takes place Friday, June 10 from 5 pm – 10 pm and continues Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 from 12 pm – 10 pm. New this year, Friday night’s festivities will expand an additional three blocks from Catalpa all the way Foster, instead of ending at Summerdale as in previous years.

The fun kicks off Friday evening with opening ceremonies and entertainment on five stages: the North Stage at Clark & Catalpa, the Balmoral Pride Stage (sponsored by Replay Andersonville/Elixir, Chicago Magic Lounge and @mosphere Bar), The Swedish Stage at Clark & Foster (sponsored by the Swedish American Museum), the Center Stage at Berwyn (curated by Chicago Therapy Collective) and the Summerdale Stage (featuring a Waldos Forever Fest pop-up curated by Dispensary 33). Friday’s headliners include The Prince Experience and Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press.

The fun continues Saturday with headliners including Ratboys, Chicago Soul Spectacular, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute and Dos Santos. The festival wraps up Sunday with top acts including Too Much Molly Band, Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex and Sixteen Candles. The Summerdale Stage is sponsored by Rattleback Records and BMO Harris Bank on Saturday and Sunday. See the weekend’s full entertainment line-up below!

As always, Midsommarfest will celebrate Andersonville’s Swedish culture and history. The Swedish Stage at Clark & Foster will feature traditional Swedish activities throughout the weekend, including the traditional dance around the Midsommar Maypole, along with Swedish choirs and dance groups. The Swedish American Museum will offer free admission during the festival and serve delicious Swedish cuisine in the Gallery.

Admission to the Midsommarfest is a $15 donation. Proceeds from admission and beer sales benefit the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, along with several local non-profit organizations including Babes With Blades Theatre Company, Care For Real, Friends of Andersonville, Friends of Chappell, Helix Education, Lakeside Pride, Windy City Performing Arts, local block clubs and others. Historically, Andersonville has donated back more than $20,000 to these participating organizations. Festivalgoers can also pick up a complimentary new copy of the 2022-23 Andersonville Neighborhood Guide at the Andersonville Chamber Booth located at Berwyn and Clark.

The Full Midsommarfest Entertainment Line-Up:

Friday, June 10

NORTH STAGE (at Catalpa)

5:00 pm Vinyl Palace

6:30 pm: DJ noDJ

8:30 pm: The Prince Experience

Opening night hosted by Molly Callinan and special guest State Representative Kelly Cassidy

SWEDISH STAGE (at Foster)

5:00 pm Moose the DJ

6:00 pm ABBA Karaoke

8:00 pm Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press

BALMORAL PRIDE STAGE (at Balmoral west of Clark)

5:00 pm Drag Queen Story Time with Merriam Lekowitz

6:00 pm Midsommar Sweeties (drag show)

8:00 pm DJ KidRiot

CENTER STAGE (at Berwyn)

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm An evening of performances featuring trans and gender non-conforming artists. Full line-up to be announced.

SUMMERDALE STAGE

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Waldos Forever Fest is taking over Midsommarfest with a pop-up featuring live music, drag performances and other local artists. Full line-up to be announced.

Saturday, June 11

NORTH STAGE (at Catalpa)

1:00 pm GUS Giordano Dance School

2:30 pm Sam Fazio

3:30 pm Second City Outlaws

4:00 pm Cocoa Greene

5:30 pm Valebol

7:00 pm Mother Nature

8:30 pm Dos Santos

SWEDISH STAGE (at Foster)

12:00 pm Swedish Jamboree/Opening featuring the Mathiasson Award and special guests

2:00 pm Hugh Too

4:00 pm Love in October

6:00 pm Fiona Grey

8:00 pm Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

BALMORAL PRIDE STAGE (at Balmoral west of Clark)

12:00 pm FREE PLAY! Cosplay Themed Drag Brunch w/DJ Niko

2:00 pm Accompanied by Alex – Live Piano Karaoke!

4:00 pm Disney on Broadway Live!

6:00 pm A Queer Pride Presents: MAYHEM

8:00 pm DJ Martin

CENTER STAGE (at Berwyn)

1:00 pm Lakeside Pride Latin Band

2:00 pm Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:30 pm Neptune's Core

4:00 pm BNNY

5:30 pm She's Crafty

6:30 pm Trivia with Stewpendous Productions

7:00 pm Bev Rage and the Drinks

8:00 pm Trivia with Stewpendous Productions

8:30 pm Ratboys

SUMMERDALE STAGE

12:00 pm School of Rock Andersonville

1:00 pm American Eagle Productions

2:00 pm 3 Martini Jeannie

3:30 pm Drag Queen Story Time with Mrs. Yuka

4:30 pm Rosalba Valdez

6:00 pm Justice Hill & Nightime Love

8:00 pm Chicago Soul Spectacular

Sunday, June 12

NORTH STAGE (at Catalpa)

1:00 pm Kung Lao and the Scorpions

2:30 pm Glass Lux

3:30 pm Second City Outlaws

4:30 pm RadioGaga

6:00 pm DJ Dan Luna

8:00 pm Sixteen Candles

SWEDISH STAGE (at Foster)

12:00 pm Dog Parade and Swedish Dancing

1:00 pm Nikki O'Neill

2:30 pm Jesse White Tumblers

3:00 pm Hodie Snitch

5:00 pm Lynne Jordan & The Shivers

6:30 pm Moose the DJ

8:00 pm Too Much Molly Band

BALMORAL PRIDE STAGE (at Balmoral west of Clark)

12 pm Unfriendly Black Hotties w/DJ Niko

2:00 pm Caitlin Simone featuring Lloyd Snyder

4:00 pm The ‘70/’80s Sound Live!

6:00 pm Hydrate Night Club Presents: Draglicious (drag show)

8:00 pm Dj Ca$hEra

CENTER STAGE (at Berwyn)

12:00 pm Al Rose

2:00 pm The Oh Yeahs

3:00 pm Chicago Spirit Brigade

3:30 pm Walker

5:00 pm Mel Senese

6:00 pm Trivia with Stewpendous Productions

6:30 pm Dance Loud

7:30 pm Trivia with Stewpendous Productions

8:00 pm Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials

SUMMERDALE STAGE

12:00 pm School of Rock Andersonville

12:45 pm Windy City Performing Arts

1:30 pm The Locals

2:30 pm Drag Queen Story Time with Muffy Fishbasket

3 pm Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats

4:30 pm Tears Dry On Their Own

6:00 pm Chicago Soul Jazz Collective

8:00 pm Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex

Performances are subject to change.

Vendor Line-Up:

Artisans: Adeoricloset, Alue Design, Beet Jerky, BrainFruit, CandleTit, Chicago Dog Co. with Smush Face Goods, Chicatolia, Crescent Moon Henna, Crystalline Studios//MthreeL Daniel Johnson, Dapper and Urban, David Jay Collins Inc., Earth Cadets, Edgar Solorzano Art, Edgewater Candles, Forest Floor Woodworks, FromBupkis, Gathering Hands, Heart of the City Apparel, Indie-Pendant, J. Emmett Studios, J&L Pogonotrophics, JANVIER, Jayco's Furry Friends, Katherine Anne Confections, Kotupha, Lives of Others, Locked And Layered, Macramentadas, MASHALLAH Inc, Mistura Woodcoholics, Mixtape Your Life, Natalie Santoro Art, Nuts To Go Corp, PXM FITNESS, Rachel Renee Jewelry, Rachie Jenn Originals, Silva Espadas, Six Point Pet StellaLily, Tiger Moth Goods, Tori Grace Outfitters, Tribu Boutique and Tynerworks.

Merchants: Andersonville Galleria. Baraka Jewelry, CBD Kratom, Clitorosity, De Lune, Eco & the Flamingo, Energia del Corazón Cósmico, Every Last Detail, Fjallraven, Half Day CBD, I Find Cool Stuff, Joycoast, Kopi Jalan, Nectar of the Vine, PopHaus Collective, Relish Brand, Sun's Out!l, The Twentieth Decorative Arts, The Understudy Coffee and Books, Top Cabinetry, Transit Tees, Inc., Urban Pooch and Wake-N-Bakery.

Food Vendors: Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood, Churro Factory, Cold Stone Creamery, Festi Bowl, Homebakery, Katherine Anne Confections, La Cebollita #2 Inc, Lee's Concessions, Nuts To Go, Quang Noodle and Taqueria La Ciudad.

Non-Profits/Community Leaders: 40th Ward, 48th Ward Alderman Osterman, Chicago Filmmakers, Chicago Methodist Senior Center, Chicago Pride League Bowling, Chicago Therapy Collective, Equality Illinois, Givashirt/Streetwise, Human Rights Campaign, Senator Mike Simmons Illinois 7th District, Steep Theatre, Swedish American Museum, Trilogy Inc., Windy City Performing Arts and Youth for a Better Future.

Others: Andersonville Cryotherapy and Athletic Recovery Center, Orange Shoe Professional Trainers, LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and School of Rock Andersonville.

ACC also encourages visitors to shop local during the days of the festival, offering discount beer tickets to patrons who spend $30 or more at local brick and mortar stores and service businesses (restaurants and festival vendors, not included). To redeem beer tickets, bring a receipt (paper or digital) dated June 10 – 12 to the Chamber tent located at Clark & Berwyn..

ACC will partner with Encora and WasteNot Compost to provide recyclable containers and composting at this year’s festival, continuing its strong record in sustainability practices.

Midsommarfest is produced by Star Events. a Chicago-based company committed to producing world-class community celebrations. Music is curated by Quiet Pterodactyl and Rattleback Records.

Special thanks to Midsommarfest Sponsors: American Family Insurance - Plageman Agency, Inc., @mosphere Bar, BMO Harris Bank, Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago Therapy Collective, Constellation Brands, Dispensary 33, Rattleback Records, Replay Andersonville/Elixir, State Representative Kelly Cassidy and Swedish American Museum, The kids area at Summerdale is sponsored by Back Lot Bash and BMO Harris Bank.

For the most up-to-date information on Midsommarfest, visit andersonville.org/events/midsommarfest.

About the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development.