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Check Out The Artist Lineup For Midsommarfest In Andersonville This Weekend

 Andersonville's annual festival celebrating the neighborhood's Swedish heritage will return for the 52nd year in June with free yoga, pet costume contests, ice cream-eating contests and a performance from Uptown's Lynne Jordan and the Shivers.
Andersonville's annual festival celebrating the neighborhood's Swedish heritage will return for the 52nd year in June with free yoga, pet costume contests, ice cream-eating contests and a performance from Uptown's Lynne Jordan and the Shivers.
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Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

ANDERSONVILLE — Andersonville's annual festival celebrating the neighborhood's Swedish heritage will return for the 52nd year in June with free yoga, pet costume contests, ice cream-eating contests and a performance from Uptown's Lynne Jordan and the Shivers.

From Friday to Sunday, Midsommarfest will take over Clark Street from Foster Avenue to Catalpa Avenue for a weekend of music, entertainment and vendors, according to the event's Facebook page.

The festival hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce raises money to support the chamber's yearly activities via a $10 suggested donation.

The festival kicks off June 9 with a set from 48th Ward Chief of Staff DJ Dan Luna at 5 p.m. followed by performances from To the 9s at 6 p.m. and 16 Candles at 8 p.m. on the North Stage.

Here is the full lineup of events and performers:

JUNE 10

North Stage

11 a.m. Chicago Gay Men's Chorus

Noon Son Manarcas

2 p.m. Little Queens

3:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

4 p.m. The Right Now

6 p.m. Ear Candy

8 p.m. Wedding Banned

Center Stage

11:30 a.m. TBA

12:30 p.m. Layla Frankal

1:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

2 p.m. Al Rose

4 p.m. The Yacht Rockets

6 p.m. Shout Out

8 p.m. CATFIGHT

Summerdale Stage

11 a.m. pH Comedy Theater

Noon George's Ice Cream and Sweets Ice Cream Eating Contest

12:30 p.m. Jameson Loves Danger Pet Parade Costume Contest

2 p.m. Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop

3 p.m. About Face

4 p.m. Wes John Cichosz

6 p.m. Willy Dynomite

8 p.m. Fabitat

Balmoral Pride Stage

1 p.m. Jazz Brunch

3 p.m. Best of Maryoke Hosted by Kevin Florian

4:30 p.m. Drag Show with DJ Laura B

6:30 p.m. Retro with DJ Laura B

8:30 p.m. The Hits with DJ Laura B

Swedish Stage

11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

11:30 a.m. May Pole

12 p.m. Swedish Jambouree

2 p.m. Hugh Too

4 p.m. Waco Brothers

6 p.m. Fiona Grey

8 pm. ABBA Salute

JUNE 11

North Stage

9:30 a.m. Free Community Yoga Class With Yoga Tree Studio

11 a.m. Lakeside Pride Stryhorns Jazz Combo

Noon Gussied

2 p.m. Brooke and the Nice Things

3:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

4 p.m. Libido Funk Circus

6 p.m. The Hair Band Night

8 p.m. 16 Candles

Center Stage

11 a.m. The Deliverance Singers Gospel Brunch

1 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

1:30 p.m. The Shades

2:30 p.m. She's Crafty

4 p.m. Stache

6 p.m. Maggie Speaks

8 p.m. 7th Heaven

Summerdale Stage

9 a.m. Free Community Yoga Class With Yoga Tree Studio

11 a.m. pH Comedy Theater

Noon Andersonville Suzuki Academy

1 p.m. Human-Tim + Robot-Tim

2 p.m. Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop

3 p.m. Boisenoise

4 p.m. Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats

6 p.m. The Hat Guys

8 p.m. Chicago Jazz Orchestra

Balmoral Pride Stage

11 a.m. Pride Rally

1 p.m. Acoustic Brunch

3 p.m. Drag Show with DJ Laura B

5 p.m. Tea Dance with DJ Moose

7:30 p.m. The Hits with DJ Jorge

Swedish Stage

Noon Livewire

2 p.m. Hodie Snitch

4 p.m. The New Invaders

6 p.m. Lynne Jordan and the Shivers

8 p.m. The Gold Coast All Stars