Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale

Do Division 2013!

Friday, May 31st from 5-10pm

Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd from 12-10pm

The annual Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale rings in Summer Fest Season for a 7th consecutive year Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd. The signature West Town event combines all the best elements of a great Chicago street fest: a rousing live music bill, local independent retailers and artisans, and exciting family fun. The 2013 Fest also features a new 'Do-Fashion' area - helping give the estimated 75,000-plus attendees a taste of what makes Division Street one of the hottest entertainment and cultural corridors in the Midwest!

Where Is What?

Street Fest: Division Street from Damen to Leavitt

Family Fun Fest: Hoyne from Crystal to Potomac, and Crystal from Hoyne to Damen

Do Fashion Fest: Hoyne from Division to Crystal

Sidewalk Sale: Division Street from Damen to Ashland (no street closure)

The Music
The music at Do-Division Street Fest features original bands - from cutting edge to national touring acts - and djs continuously on two stages from Friday to Sunday. Music critics and fans alike typically rate the lineup among the best of the music fest season - and it only cost a fraction of the ticket price as most of the others (a $5 suggested donation is asked for admittance). This year's live music announcement will be announced in mid-April. The two live music main stages are programmed by Empty Bottle Presents and Subterranean / House Call Entertainment. Click here for more information on the 2013 Live Music Line Up.

The Family Fun Fest (Sat - Sun Only 12-6pm)
Do-Division is once again partnering with Friends of Pritzker School and LaSalle II PTO to create Do-Division Family Fun Fest. Do-Division Family Fun Fest, which falls on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm, has quickly become one of the premier family-friendly festivals (within a festival) in the city.
This year's partner will be The Museum of Science and Industry, which recently debuted its new exhibit Animals: Inside/Out. MSI will bring several related activities which will educate and entertain a wide range of ages. The Shedd Aquarium will also be returning this year with aquatic fun. Also back are many of the popular activities including: The Easel Art Studio Craft Tent, punk rock hair styling by Psycho Baby, The Kids Table, face painting, the Children's Learning Place Toddler Zone, two bounce houses, mini-golf, pony rides, and Nail Boutique with mini manicures. Plus boogie on down at the Family Fun Fest stage! Schedule TBA. 100% of Proceeds from Do-Division Family Fun Fest go to Friends of Pritzker School and LaSalle II PTO, two local public elementary schools.

Vending & Sponsorship Opportunities
Local sponsors, restaurants and retailers are encouraged to participate onsite at the event and are given priority acceptance. Click here for onsite vending applications. Click here for 2013 sponsorship information.

The Sidewalk Sale
Division Street between Ashland and Leavitt is packed with trendy salons, spas, cafes,
bakeries and boutiques in addition to droves of popular restaurants that can satisfy any craving. Throughout the weekend, many of local merchants participate in the elaborate sidewalk sale that spans east of the street fest - from Damen to Ashland offering great deals on everything from local designer garments to fine hand-made jewelry.

Do-Fashion Fest
New to Do-Division Street Fest this year is Do-Fashion, a fest-within-a-fest focused exclusively on the latest styles from the Division Street Corridor. Produced by MGO Fashion Salon, Do-Fashion will take place Friday through Sunday on Hoyne (just north of Division within the fest site), and feature a who's who of Division Street designer pop-up shops. The highlight here will be the Do-Fashion Shows -happening periodically throughout the weekend - showcasing the hottest kids, teen and adult looks from the hood!

The Fine Print
There will be a $5 donation requested for admittance to Do-Division that will benefit the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Division Street Committee, and three local elementary schools: LaSalle II, Pritzker, and Sabin. Hours of operation are Friday, 5 pm to 10 pm and Sat / Sun, noon to 10 pm (and the Do-Division Family Fun Fest is open from noon to 6 pm on Sat & Sun only - no additional entry fee / donation required). For more info, call 312-850-9390 or email info@westtownchamber.org.

Directions & Transportation Information

The festival itself is located on Division Street between Damen and Leavitt. That section of Division Street is closed to automobile traffic. The sidewalk sale extends east from the fest site to Ashland Ave. 

If taking public transportation, visit the CTA website for information and directions using 2000 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60622 as your destination. The Blue Line El Division Street stop is at the east end of the sidewalk sale at Division and Ashland, and there will be an information booth with fest materials near the El exit. Upon exiting at the Division Street blue line stop, simply walk west though the sidewalk sale to the main fest area.

If driving, depending upon where you are coming from you can enter Division and Damen intersection or 2000 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60622 into Google maps and find your directions. There is street parking around the festival site.

We also provide free bike parking! The bike parking is serve yourself between Noon and 11pm (you must remove bikes by 11 pm) at the north west corner of Division and Damen in the North Community Bank drive through lane.

2013 Do Div Fest Poster