Meet us in the park:

August 29-30, 2026!

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Whether you’re a Bucktown neighbor, Chicago student, visiting a friend, or just looking for another way to get involved–we’d love to have you!

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  • how we got here

    It all started one hot summer in the 80s when four artists decided to sell their art in the park.

  • who we are

    A neighborhood tradition, built by volunteers, where all proceeds go to fund arts education.

  • what we fund

    At the park and in local classrooms, we make more arts education possible.

  • Y’all put on the best art fest in the city

    —@clohnart, 2024

  • A big THANK YOU to the volunteers at the Bucktown Fest this year. So well organized and very helpful through the two hot days. 👏👏👏

    —@bystellalily, 2025

  • From a grateful artist, thanks to the fantastic volunteers who were numerous, visible, and generous with their help!

    —@beadsongjewelry, 2023

  • The volunteers have been right on it! Many thanks, what an awesome vibe!

    —@david_sear_art, 2025

  • As an artist at this event, the volunteers were the best I’ve experienced. It made the weekend incredibly pleasant and run super smoothly. Big thank you to all of you.

    —@helenaorajewelry, 2023

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Supporting arts education in Bucktown/Wicker Park.

 

We are Chicago’s all volunteer-run arts fest, where all proceeds go to fund arts education at Holstein Park, in local classrooms and more.

See What We Fund