Hot Jams and Cold Brews. Dancing in the Street highlights West Town's growing beer scene with live music, dancing, local food vendors and makers, plus a vast selection of craft beer from the Chicago Brewing District.
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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.
Address
Hubbard Street between Paulina and Wood
(1700-1800 W Hubbard St.)
Date
Friday, August 2: 5-10PM
Saturday August 3: 12-10PM
Sunday August 4: 12-10PM
#DancingInTheStreets
Festival Details
Vendors
The Festival features local restaurants, food trucks, food vendors, West Town retail vendors, corporate sponsors, local artists and more.​
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Live Music
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 to produce this one of a kind craft beer and live music event.
Beer
Located right outside of On Tour Brewing Company and in the heart of the Chicago Brewing District, Dancing in the Streets has an amazing line up of breweries on tap.
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2024 Beer Line Up!
Tumble Down Shack -
American Brown Ale
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6.5% ABV
Mercury - New England
Hazy IPA
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5.5% ABV
Gummy Bandit - Sour Ale
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4.5% ABV
Marginal Havoc -
American Double
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8% ABV
Pils - German Style Pilsner
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5% ABV
Hefeweizen - German Summer Style
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4.9% ABV
Peach Whit
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5% ABV
Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen
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5% ABV
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Della - Kolsch
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5.2% ABV
Beezer - Hazy Double Dry Hopped IPA
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6.9%
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Hometown Heros
2024 Live Music Line-Up!
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship offers your brand direct, live exposure to large diverse crowds in a relaxed, friendly, and unique urban environment.
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Contact Kate McKenna at 312-850-9390 or email Festivals@westtownchamber.org to learn more about custom sponsorship packages.
FAQ's
Q: How can I volunteer at the event?
A: Please fill out the volunteer interest form!
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: The festival is located on Hubbard Street between Paulina and Wood. Use the address 1700 W. Hubbard St. Chicago IL 60622 when travelling to Dancing in the Streets.
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: WTCC and Arts of Life. Please DONATE!
Contact Us
General Event
WTCC
312.850.9390
Info@westtownchamber.org
Vendor & Sponsorship
Kate McKenna, WTCC
312.850.9390
Festivals@westtownchamber.org
Media
Ryan Beshel, Six4Creative
847.903.4347
ryan@six4creative.com
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Jennifer Wisniewski, Six4Creative
773.505.7694
jennifer@six4creative.com
Talent Booking
WTCC
312.850.9390
Info@westtownchamber.org