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37th Annual Fountain Square Art Festival

The Evanston Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to the 37th Annual Fountain Square Art Festival on June 25-26, 2016

Now celebrating its 37th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 200 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan" and "sophistication." It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.

Besides the main attraction of world-class art, the Fountain Square Arts Festival offers a vast array of entertainment. A main music stage features continuous live jazz. In addition, the festival boasts a vast assortment of the area's best food and children's art tent offering art lessons and projects for kids!

New this year! Craft Beer Tasting
Saturday, June 25 - 6 - 9 p.m.
After a great day at the Festival, join us for an evening of music and beer tasting featuring local Evanston brewers alongside other regional national beers. Your $25 ticket includes 15 tastings (3 oz. samples) with a commemorative glass and live entertainment Click here for tickets.

There is still time to sign up if you are a food vendor or artist, please contact Sheri Vyfvinkel, Project Manager of Special Events Mgmt. via phone 312.399.9474 or sheri@chicagoevents.com. More information is available at www.chicagoevents.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for Chamber members and all volunteers.
Staffing the main information booth
Distribution of programs
Collecting suggested donations
Assisting with hospitality for the participating artists
Traffic control - Friday & Sunday evenings when the Artist arrive and depart Evanston
Artist registration - Friday night

Volunteers work for 2-4 hours.
We can use assistance from volunteers during the following hours:

Friday, June 24, 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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