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.

Street Closures

The following streets will be closed to non-fest related traffic from 4 a.m. on Saturday, August 27th through 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th:

• 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

City of Chicago tow trucks will begin towing from 4 AM SATURDAY (AUGUST 27) through 10 PM SUNDAY (AUGUST 28)

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

Fest Schedule

Saturday, August 27th

• 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
• 7 p.m. – Music ends
• 8 p.m. – Film begins
• 10 p.m. – Fest closes for night

Sunday, August 28th

• 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