Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Schedule

1. Aug. 14 — Cobblestone Jam: Friday opening night runs 6-10 p.m.
2. Aug. 15 — Artists' Market: Saturday market hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
3. Aug. 16 — Artists' Market: Sunday market hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

What to expect

25th annual Rogers Park art-and-community fest on the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, August 14–16, 2026. Friday Cobblestone Jam opening party 6–10 p.m., Saturday street festival and art fair 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Visual artists in studios, on-the-street installations, multiple music stages with the Rogers Park sound (folk, indie, world), neighborhood food vendors, and the kind of weirdly creative programming that only Rogers Park does.

Tickets

Free and open to the public. The official district page asks for volunteers and donations to help keep GAAF free and accessible; that support language should be framed as community support, not admission.

Transit

Red Line to Morse is the closest stop — 5-minute walk west. The 22 Clark and 155 Devon buses serve the area. Driving works on quieter Sunday but Saturday street parking fills; try the side streets west of Glenwood. Bike parking abundant.

Bag policy

No formal bag check — small open-air fest. ID at beer/wine tents.

Family-friendly

Rogers Park's family scene is real and the fest reflects it — kid-band sets, hands-on art demos, and the Glenwood neighborhood's cobblestone is stroller-workable but rough on smaller wheels. Indoor restrooms at participating studios. Sunday afternoon is the kid sweet spot.

Local tips

1. Friday Cobblestone Jam is the locals' night. Go then if you want the Rogers Park neighborhood energy before the weekend market peaks.
2. Build in time for open studios. That is the difference between GAAF and a standard booth-only art fair.
3. Take the Red Line to Morse and walk; parking near Glenwood is not worth turning the afternoon into a circling exercise.
4. Pair the fest with a Loyola Beach sunset or a stop at one of Rogers Park's Ethiopian, Mexican, or neighborhood tavern staples.
5. Buy directly from artists when something moves you. This is one of the city's better events for actual maker conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest free?

Yes. The official page frames it as free and open to the public, with donations and volunteers helping keep it accessible.

What are the 2026 hours?

Friday Cobblestone Jam runs 6-10 p.m.; Saturday Artists' Market runs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday Artists' Market runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where is it?

In the Glenwood Avenue Arts District around 6900 N Glenwood Ave in Rogers Park, near the Morse Red Line stop.

What makes it different from other art fairs?

The official page highlights 100+ artist booths, open studios, free live music, demonstrations, and local food on the neighborhood's cobblestone streets.