Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest 2025
For over two decades, the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has been a beacon of artistic celebration, embodying the grassroots spirit and volunteer-driven ethos of Chicago. Organized by the community, this immersive weekend event showcases over 100 artist booths, invites exploration of open studios, and pulsates with vibrant live entertainment across outdoor stages. It stands as one of the few neighborhood festivals where attendees can directly engage with creators, discovering and acquiring unique handmade artworks.
Nestled amidst the charming cobblestone streets of Chicago’s historic Rogers Park neighborhood, the Fest illuminates the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, enriching the experience with free live music, captivating performances, inspiring art demonstrations, and a delectable array of street food and craft beer offered by local merchants.
Rogers Park’s thriving arts and entertainment district stretches along Glenwood Ave at Morse Ave — an urban corridor of mixed-use buildings with an inviting European flavor: narrow cobblestone streets, murals on the elevated train embankments, and quaint storefronts.
The district is also home to two award-winning theaters — Lifeline Theatre and Rhapsody Theatre — along with a variety of live music venues, art studios, and galleries, all close to unique and friendly bars and restaurants.
