Central Street Busker Fest

Get ready for Chicago North Shore's very first busker fest, where the streets come ALIVE along Central Street, September 20, from 2 - 6 PM! Street performance or busking is a time-honored tradition practiced all over the world. It is the act of performing in public places for donations. Appropriate for all ages, this event is free and open to the public. Come enjoy a celebration of street performance, from musicians to jugglers, poets, entertainment, activities and more throughout the district.
*Tipping the talent is encouraged.
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SEEKING DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS
Event experience helpful
Contact: angela@centralstreet-evanston.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT | Link to Entertainer Bios
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MAIN STAGE - Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Avenue:
Link to Main Stage Schedule
2 - 3 PM: Justin Roberts Solo
3:15 - 3:45 PM: Dance Center Evanston
- Ballet Performance and Open Level Hip-Hop Class with Béa Rashid and Irfan Qurashi
3:45 - 4:00 PM Mayor Daniel Biss Juggling Fire
4:30 - 6:00 PM La Tosca Chicago - Italian Gypsy Jazz
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Parking Lot/Street Performances - Central Street / Stewart Avenue:
2 - 6 PM
• UniKyle the Unicycle Juggler Show
• Bboy Rama and Bboy ILLa | Breakdancing Duo
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West Fest Kid Zone: Corner of Central Street / Lincolnwood Avenue
2 - 6 PM
• The Karaoke Camper Debut
• Evanston Art Center Screen Printing
• Music Conservatory of Illinois Activities & Live Music
• Family-ism Face Paint Factory & Balloon Twisting
Games, Live Music, Hula Hoops, Sidewalk Chalk, and more!
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BUSKER ROW
Buskers Throughout Central Street | 2 - 6 PM
*1925 Central Street to Hartrey Avenue*
August Brown-Brandt (9-year old Irish Fiddler)
Caro Granner Singer-Songwriter
Everyone's Type Poetry
Jeff Libman Singer-Songwriter
Living Statue Gregg Steigmeyer
Sarah Haley Puppetry
Smarty Pants Balloons
Solomon Bergquist Performer
Solomon Bovey Caricature Artist
Street Poet Sam
Tim The Mime
Tarot Card Reading & Hand Massage
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After Hours Music:
• 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Great Harvest Bread Co | 2126 Central Street
Filomena Achille
• 6:30 PM - Ten Mile House Restaurant | 1700 Central Street
Late Breaking News
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SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors who have helped us bring our festival to life!
Gold Level
- Northwestern Neighborhood and Community Relations (TM)
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Silver Level
- Chicago Stars FC
- Lauren Weiss: Realtor @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
- Normandy Remodeling
- The Karaoke Camper
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Parking Sponsor - Chase Bank
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For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ripple Public Relations: info@ripplepublicrelations.com / 847.432.6000.
Here's a link to the sponsorship deck. Thank you for your consideration!
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BE A PERFORMER
Apply to be a performer - bring us your wacky and wonderful!
Click here to fill out the application (Google Form).
Direct questions to: angela@centralstreet-evanston.com.
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