Clark Street Is Gearing Up for a Summer of Sales, Flavor & Festivity — Here's Your Andersonville Event Lineup

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Andersonville · May 31, 2026

Summer is officially in full swing in Andersonville, and the neighborhood is stacking up a season's worth of reasons to get outside and shop local. Hot on the heels of Midsommarfest (June 12–14), the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce has its sights set on two more marquee summer events that Clark Street regulars won't want to miss.

First up: the beloved Andersonville Sidewalk Sale, returning July 24–26. For a full weekend, the neighborhood's independent boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops throw open their doors — and spill out onto the sidewalks — offering deep discounts and one-of-a-kind finds across the district. It's one of the best opportunities of the year to snag something special from the locally owned shops that make Andersonville one of Chicago's premier shop-local destinations. Then on August 12, the annual Taste of Andersonville takes center stage, putting the neighborhood's thriving restaurant scene on full display with a celebration of food, drink, and community flavor all along the corridor.

With the Farmers Market running every Wednesday through October 21 and the Elise Malary Plaza construction actively transforming Catalpa Avenue, the neighborhood is buzzing with energy on every block this summer. Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, there's never been a better time to make Andersonville your summer headquarters. Check andersonville.org for vendor sign-up details and event updates — and start clearing your calendar now!

Sources:
1. https://andersonville.org/events/
2. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/30/andersonville-pedestrian-plaza-construction-to-start-in-may-after-years-of-planning/