Dancing in the Streets
About
2023
5pm-10pm
Saturday & Sunday, August 5th & 6th
12pm-10pm
on Hubbard Street between Paulina and Wood
(1700 - 1800 W Hubbard St. Chicago IL 60622)
$10 Suggested Donation
HOT JAMS & COLD BREWS!
Live Music, Dancing in the Street, Local Food Vendors and Local Makers, plus a vast selection of Craft Beer by the Chicago Brewing District Brewers.
Live Music
Presented by
Dancing In The Streets is the brainchild of On Tour Brewing Company founder, and major jam band fan, Mark Legenza. The West Town Chamber of Commerce works with On Tour Brewing and the West Town Brewing District to produce this one of a kind craft beer and live music event.
Dancing In The Streets is the name of the event, and also a popular Grateful Dead song. The event dates were chosen specifically to coincide with the “Days Between” which is the name of the week celebrating the memory of Jerry Garcia between August 1st, Jerry Garcia’s birthday, and August 9th, the date that Garcia passed away.
Vendors
Dancing in The Streets features local restaurants, food trucks, food vendors, West Town retail vendors, corporate sponsors, local artists and more.
Interested in vendor opportunities? Interested in vendor opportunities? Click the button below to submit an application!
2023 application will be available no later than March 31, 2023
The Beer
The event features a robust craft beer menu with over a dozen varieties from the Chicago Brewing District.
Check out the 2022 beverage offerings for an idea of the tasty line-ups traditionally available.
On Tour Brewing Company
Lightning Will Pilsner
Curve My Flight IPA
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
English Sporting Beer
Three from the Tee
Great Central Brewing
Helles Lager
Goose Island Beer Company
Hazy Beer Hug IPA
Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery
Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen
Luna Bay Hard Kombucha
Raspberry Rose
Pine Trail Pale Ale NA
OTHER OFFERINGS:
White Claw Hard Seltzer Black Cherry
Lone River Ranch Water Original Lime
Red Sangria
Deep Eddy Vodka & Lemonade
Chicago Brewing District
The Chicago brewers located in the southern edge of West Town Chicago and in the manufacturing district just south of West Town called the Kinzie Industrial Corridor are all fiercely proud to call the West side of Chicago their home, and they are passionate about brewing beer and making people happy. Their commonalities brought them together to form the all new Chicago Brewing District and their enthusiasm for their craft and neighborhood inspired them to put a name on it.
The Chicago Brewing District brewers are excited to make an impact on Chicago. Historically an industrial part of the city, the brewers and their tasting rooms are located in a planned manufacturing district just south of West Town referred to as the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. The Chicago Brewing District gives the brewers a chance to introduce people to an area that has been overlooked as a place to relax and unwind with a beer in hand.
Dancing in the Streets takes place outside of On Tour Brewing Company and in walking distance of the other brewers in the group. They'd love to see even more breweries come into the industrial corridor and join the Chicago Brewing District in the future, and they are excited to welcome new patrons to the area for Dancing in the Streets.
The brewers proximity to one another helps them maintain great relationships. They support each other as business owners and they all want to see each other succeed. They visit each other's tasting rooms, help each other out when they need it, and collaborate as a group as often as they can. Dancing in the Streets is a collaborative effort lead by On Tour Brewing and the West Town Chamber of Commerce. The brewers hope to hold more events in the future to showcase The Chicago Brewing District.
All Rise Brewing Company
District Brew Yards
Finch Beer Company
Goose Island Beer Company
Great Central Brewing Company
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
On Tour Brewing Company
Dancing in the Streets also features West Town brewer
Forbidden Root.
Sponsors
Please contact Kate Ziyad with The West Town Chamber of Commerce at 312-850-9390 or email kziyad@westtownchamber.org. Sponsorship of Dancing In The Streets offers your brand direct, live exposure to large diverse crowds in a relaxed, friendly, and unique urban environment.
Previous Sponsors & Partners
2021 Event Benefactors Include: West Town Chamber of Commerce, Arts of Life, and Chicago Neighbors United.
FAQ's
Q: Is the event all ages / kid friendly?
A: Yes! Families and kids are welcome. However, for Covid safety we have eliminated the kid activity areas this year.
Q: Is the event dog friendly?
A: Yes! Well behaved dogs on leashes may attend.
Q: Is there parking?
A: There is plenty of non metered street parking in the area but no designated parking.
Q: How do I get there?
A: If driving set your GPS for 1700 W. Hubbard Street Chicago IL 60622. If taking public transportation please visit the CTA website to plan your route to 1700 W. Hubbard Street.
Q: What about Covid safety?
A: The event takes place outdoors on Hubbard Street which is the public way, thus we will not be checking for vaccination cards nor negative Covid tests. However, we do highly encourage attendees to be vaccinated. We will have signage to encourage anyone not vaccinated to wear a mask, and signage and street markings to encourage physical distancing within the event site. The event will also feature additional hand wash sinks and contactless credit card sales and donation options.
Q: Is the $10 Suggested Donation Required?
A: No. It is not required because the event takes place in the public way. However, we will have entrance gate staff suggesting that attendees make the donation. Donations help to cover the costs of producing the event, and proceeds benefit local non-profits: West Town Chamber of Commerce, Arts of Life, and Chicago Neighbors United.
Please DONATE!
Contact Us
General Event Contact
West Town Chamber of Commerce
312-850-9390
Vendor & Sponsor Contact
West Town Chamber of Commerce
Kate Ziyad
312-850-9390
Media Contact
Zapwater Communications:
Talent Booking Contacts
Talent Booking Contact
For all talent booking inquiries please email The West Town Chamber of Commerce at info@westtownchamber.org
