Chicago’s iconic Southport Corridor blooms to life next summer when  Southport Art Fest takes over Waveland and Southport in July of 2021. Featured in TimeOut Chicago as one of the “Best Festivals in Town,” the event will feature an assorted mix of fine art, setting the environment for a picture-perfect Chicago neighborhood street festival.

Festival fans will visit the beautiful tree-lined streets of the picturesque neighborhood. Just steps away from the friendly margins of Wrigley Field, the two-day festival will showcase some of the city’s best and most diverse artists. Southport Art Fest will put numerous art forms including oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, sculpture, photography, wood, fiber, glass, paper, metal, and mixed media at the center stage all weekend long.

Families will have the opportunity to bring their children and enjoy all that Southport Art Fest has to offer. A special Kid’s area has been designed with interactive games and activities that will make for an unforgettable time.

Southport Art Fest benefits the Southport Neighbors Association. Since 1988, Southport Neighbors Association (SNA) has represented the residents and businesses of the unique and energetic neighborhood, in the heart of Lakeview. Admission is free.

HOURS

Saturday, July 10, 2021
10AM – 7PM
Sunday, July 11, 2021
10AM – 7PM

TIMELINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

ARTISAN- APRIL 1, 2021

FOOD- MAY 21, 2021
($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline)

ACCEPTANCE DATE:

ARTISAN- APRIL 22, 2021

FOOD- MAY 28, 2021

LOAD IN/OUT INFORMATION: JULY 1, 2021

*Please note: If you do not receive an email with the subject “Your application has been submitted,” double-check that you wrote down the correct email address or contact us if you have any questions about the status of your application.

If emailing your application, please send it as an attachment to StarEvents.

If mailing your application, please mail to:
StarEvents
1609 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

WHAT TYPE OF VENDOR ARE YOU?

ARTISTS – 10ft x 10ft  – Artists can apply through Zapplication.

FOOD VENDOR – 10ft x 20ft – A food vendor that sells multiple types of food items.

SPECIALTY FOOD VENDOR – 10ft x 10ft – A food vendor who only sells one type of food item ex. ice cream

ARTISAN APPLICATION

FOOD VENDORS APPLICATION

RESOURCES FOR FOOD VENDORS

• 180 Special Event Permit Application (if participating in two or more events)
• Temporary Special Event Permit Application (if participating in only one event)
• Additional Equipment Orders
• DCASE Information
• Summer Sanitation Class Sign Up