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SUNDAY 08/16/26

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South Shore Cultural Center

7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Sponsorship

Thank you for considering sponsorship of the South Shore Summer Festival! This annual celebration is made possible by community-minded partners like you. Your support directly fuels free programming, local talent, and vibrant neighborhood pride.

Vendor Application

Fill out the application below for Vendor Opportunities. Please note all vendors will be selected by South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Vendors will be notified with additional fee and payment details to confirm their space for South Shore Summer Festival.

Volunteer

Join Chicago Cares and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce/CDC as we engage volunteers in a hands-on experience that encourages the community to come together for a day of family-fun activities!

Volunteers will support South Shore Chamber of Commerce/CDC’s South Shore Summer Festival as they work to enrich the community’s cultural fabric and communal bonds. 

SSSF Do’s and Don’ts

Please Note: All Bags of any kind (Purses, Bookbags, Totes, etc.) will be subject to inspection upon entrance to the South Shore Block Party.

South Shore Summer Festival Do’s:

● Lawn Chairs

● Strollers

● Binoculars

● Blankets, Sheets, Towels

● Soft Sided insulated tote coolers will be allowed (they must be carried, no wheeled insulated coolers allowed)

● Coolers can only contain plastic bottled water



South Shore Summer Fest Don’ts:

● Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind

● Tables of any kind

● No Grills

● Any and all professional audio recording equipment

● Any and all professional video equipment – no video recording will be allowed

● Professional cameras (any camera with the option to detach lens)

● Any all camera accessories, such as selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, go pro mounts and attachments, detachable lenses, or other commercial equipment

● No Glass Bottles

● No Tents

● No Drones

● No weapons of any kind are allowed, including but not limited to guns, knives, or pepper spray.” This policy applies to everyone, including those with a concealed carry permit.

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2025 Sponsors

South Shore Festival At A Glance

The South Shore Summer Festival will feature some exciting attractions!  Check out what you can expect at the South Shore Summer Festival 2024!

The Main Attraction of the South Shore Summer Festival featuring National Musical Artists, Local Favorite Acts, Dance Teams, & Much More.

Eat, Drink and Discover a wide range of South Shore’s mouthwatering selections at the Festival Café. Alcohol beverages will be available for attendees 21+ (ID required to receive wristband).

Parking/Directions

Free Parking & Trolly

Trolly Hours

12 noon-3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 pm
See map below for Trolly Locations and directions to event