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| Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward |
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| Chicago Folk & Roots Festival 2005 |
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Questions get asked, we answer
When is the festival?
The 2005 Chicago Folk & Roots Festival will be held Saturday, July 9th, and Sunday, July 10th. The gates open at noon each day - and the music runs until the city shuts us down at 9:30PM.
Where is the festival?
The festival is held in Welles Park - between Montrose and Sunnyside along Lincoln Avenue, directly across from the Sulzer Library. Here's a map.
How do I get to the festival?
Please avoid the hassles of trying to find parking, and don't drive.
The Western station on the CTA's Brown Line is two blocks north of the festival on Lincoln Avenue, and both the Lincoln Avenue bus and the Western Avenue bus stop within blocks of the festival as well. The CTA has a handy little trip planner on their web site to help you speed your way here.
If you bike, we'll have plenty of rack space near each of the three entrances - no bikes will be allowed on the grounds of the festival.
How much does it cost to enter?
We kindly ask for a $5 donation ($1 for seniors, 65 and over, and $1 for kids). Your donation helps support not only our ability to put on the festival each year, but also all the rest of the School's programs - did we mention that we're a not-for-profit organization?
$50 and $100 bills, while perfectly valid currency, won't be accepted - please don't take it personally.
Is there an ATM around here somewhere?
North of the festival, there are two banks near the corner of Lincoln and Wilson Avenues. South of the festival, there is an ATM at the Golden Angel Pancake House and another at the Jewel at Lincoln and Cullom.
Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, but no - and please don't bring your dog and then tie him up outside the festival, we like dogs too much to watch that again.
Can I bring refreshments?
We can't allow coolers, glass bottles or cans into the park.
When is [Insert favorite band] playing?
Check out the schedules for the main stage, dance and workshop tent, kids tent, or staff stage. You can also pick up a printed schedule at the gate.
Can I record any of the performances?
Sorry, but at the request of our artists no recording devices will be allowed.
Where is the lost and found?
Any lost items we find will be kept at the Old Town School's Membership tent on Lincoln Avenue.
Is there first aid available?
Thanks to the good folks at Advocate Family Medicine on Ravenswood, a first aid tent will be located at the corner of Lincoln and Montrose.
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