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Free Music & Theater

Bitter Jester Music Festival at Navy Pier in Chicago

September 05, 2022 - September 05, 2022 @ 12:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/jgroup

Location

Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

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Description

Join Navy Pier for the 16th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival, which rounds up the "Best of" bands for a six-hour long concert.

Event cost: Free

Event time: noon Sept. 5, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://navypier.org/events-and-public-programs/listing/bitter-jester-music-festival

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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