Organizers predict a crowd of 60,000 (Rep 3 Photography/West Fest)
WEST TOWN — West Fest returns to Chicago Avenue in July and to build anticipation, organizers released a lineup of "Wave 1" bands and DJs booked for the kid and pet-friendly fest that's expecting to draw 60,000 revelers to Chicago Avenue.
Set for July 11–12, West Fest's 11th annual street party will take place along Chicago Avenue from Wood Street on the east to Damen Avenue on the west. Admission is free, though a $5 donation requested upon entry.
Other draws include food, drink and merchandise vendors, a Pet Fest and "live art making" by artists whose creations will be available for sale.
1st Wave Music Lineup (times and other bands to be announced closer to the fest).
Main (Damen and Chicago) Stage
Dead Moon (Portland, Ore.; punk rock; Listen)
Murder City Devils (Seattle; garage punk rock; Listen)
Nobunny ("Nowhere" as origin; power pop; punk; Listen)
Swirlies (Boston; indie rock shoegaze; Listen)
West Fest DJ Stage
Saturday
1 - 2 p.m. Dj Striz
2 - 3 p.m. Dj Sushi
3 - 4 p.m. Andrew Emil
4 - 5 p.m. John Mörk
5 - 6 p.m. Dj Hiroki
6 - 7 p.m. Jevon Jackson
7 - 10 p.m. Mark Farina
Sunday
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Justin Reed
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. David Sabat
3:30-4:30 p.m. Karl Almaria
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. EchoDroides
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. John Simmons
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Just Joey - NAME TBC
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Diz
8:30 - 10 p.m. Derrick Carter
Kid Fest Stage (Wolcott and Chicago)
Organized by Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy, the kids area will offer train rides, bouncy houses, bean bag toss, ring toss, balloon darts, football toss, bottle toss, photo booth, an obstacle course and a family friendly lineup of entertainers. Proceeds raised by the Kid Fest benefit Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy, which also receives 15 percent of the event proceeds.
The Pet Fest
Organized by local animal rescue nonprofit groups and pet-related vendors, well-behaved leashed dogs can enjoy a dog wash fundraiser. Pooches can also express their "inner animal creativity with paw painting, bandana tie-dying and basic training from local dog trainers," organizers said. Canine Crews sponsors the Pet Fest area with Green Dog Inc. and Doggy Style Pet Shop.
Pets are welcome at West Fest (Rep 3 Photography/West Fest)
Hours
Fest hours are noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Kids Fest is open from noon to 7 p.m.
There is a $5 optional donation for admittance to the fest. Proceeds will benefit the West Town Chamber of Commerce, 1819 W. Chicago Ave. and Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy, 1840 W. Ohio St.
For more info, call 312-850-9390 or visit westfestchicago.com. For the latest band and DJ info, "like" West Fest on Facebook.
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