Street Closures and Towing

Everyone wants good neighbors, and the fest goes to great lengths to be one of them. From parking around the block to the neighbor-provided breakfast to the use of water, we appreciate the role you play in making the Bucktown Arts Fest the best weekend in Chicago!

Below is important information for neighbors about street closures and towing areas. If we can answer any questions or be of help, please don’t hesitate to contact us at inquiries@bucktownartsfest.com.

2013 Fest Dates: August 24 and 25

Street Closures

Each year, the following streets will be closed to non-fest related traffic from 4 a.m. on Saturday through 10 p.m. on Sunday:

• Lyndale – From the alley east of Oakley to Leavitt
• Belden - From Leavitt to Western
• Oakley - From Medill to Palmer

Blocks Affected Include:

• Lyndale – 2200W to 2400W
• Oakley – 2150N to 2400N
• Belden – 2200W to 2400W

Towing

Each year, the City of Chicago tow trucks will begin towing from 4 am Saturday through 10 pm Sunday.

Cars parked within the following will be towed:

OAKLEY

• Both branches (East and West of park) from Palmer North to Lyndale
• From Lyndale North to 2304 N. Oakley & 2305 N. Oakley. (That’s north of Belden)

LYNDALE

• From 2200 W. Lyndale to the alley
• From 2234 & 2233 W. Lyndale to 2330 W. Lyndale & 2335 W. Lyndale

BELDEN

• From alley East of Oakley to 2316 W. Belden & 2319 W. Belden

Annual Fest Schedule

Saturday

• 4 a.m. – Street closure and towing
• 6 a.m. – Artist set up begins
• 11 a.m. – Fest opens
• 12 p.m. – Music and performance begins
• 8 p.m. – Music ends
• 10 p.m. – Fest closes for night

Sunday

• 11 a.m. – Fest opens
• 12 p.m. – Music begins
• 7 p.m. – Music ends and fest tear down begins
• 10 p.m. – Streets re-open