Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lineup

• Maggie Speaks — Friday
• Li’l Ed & The Blues Imperials — Saturday
• Sixteen Candles — Saturday
• Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press — Sunday

Schedule

1. Fri, July 24 — Festival hours: 4-10pm
2. Sat, July 25 — Festival hours: Noon-10pm; Kids Carnival noon-6pm; whiskey tasting sessions 3-5pm and 6-8pm.
3. Sun, July 26 — Festival hours: Noon-8pm

What to expect

A classic Lincoln Park street fest: food and craft vendors on Lincoln, two-stage music programming, a Saturday whiskey tasting, Kids’ Carnival, and a dog parade. It feels more neighborhood social than food-critic destination, which is exactly its lane.

Tickets

Free to enter. Legacy Taste of Lincoln materials describe a $10 suggested donation benefiting Wrightwood Neighbors Association; the 2026 Special Events Management page lists paid whiskey tasting separately but does not describe a required gate ticket.

Transit

Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple is the cleanest approach. The festival footprint sits just off Lincoln/Fullerton/Halsted, so CTA beats hunting side-street parking.

Family-friendly

Yes. Official 2026 details include a Kids’ Carnival noon-6pm Saturday plus the Saturday dog parade.

Local tips

1. Donation language matters here: treat the gate as free-to-enter with optional community support unless the organizer posts required admission.
2. Saturday is the most feature-heavy day because it layers whiskey tasting, kids programming, dog parade, and the fuller music lineup.
3. The Fullerton CTA stop is close enough that driving is rarely worth it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Taste of Lincoln Avenue ticketed?

The 2026 organizer page does not list required gate admission. Mark it as free-to-enter with optional donation support; whiskey tasting is ticketed separately.

Is there programming for kids?

Yes. The 2026 page lists a Kids’ Carnival with inflatables and activities from noon to 6pm Saturday.