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BenFest

July 19, 2019 - July 20, 2019 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

St. Benedict Church

2215 W. Irving Park

Chicago, IL 60618

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Description

North Side family-friendly event that highlights a menu of food and refreshments, craft beer, live music for adults and children, and quality family entertainment. The marketplace on Leavitt includes local vendors and merchants of art, jewelry, clothing, gifts, crafts and games. “Rock the Fest” is BenFest's youth band showcase hosted by School of Rock, which features budding young musical talent jamming on the main stage. The popular children's area features live music and dance for various ages, games, waterslide, inflatables, face-painting, arts and crafts area, Sport Zone and more.

Event Cost: $5 donation.

Event times: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.BenFest.com

Neighborhood: Chicago

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