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Wrightwood Neighbors thanks all the people involved with the 2007 Taste of Lincoln Avenue. It was a very successful event, which would not of been possible if it were not for the many volunteers, promoters and businesses in the Wrightwood community.
24th Annual
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
on Lincoln Avenue
between Fullerton and Wrightwood
July 26th & 27th, 2008
The Taste of Lincoln Avenue is Wrightwood’s
annual fundraiser. The Taste began
in 1984, as a way to help fund the WNA (Wrightwood Neighbors Association)
organization, and to provide financial support for our local schools and
organizations through grants. It
began with crowds of 10,000 attendees, and has now grown to more than 50,000
visitors for the two-day event.
The Taste is always held on the last weekend in
July, from Noon-to-dusk, both Saturday and Sunday. Located
on Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood, the event includes food and craft vendors, five entertainment stages, and
a great Kids' Carnival Area.
Wrightwood Neighbors receives the money
collected from the event’s gate donations.
That money goes to local charities, schools, parks, and neighborhood
improvements. In the past 24 years,
Wrightwood has raised over $1,500,000!!
Past recipients of WNA funding distributions include the following:
Area schools; Agassiz Elementary, Alcott Elementary, Oscar Mayer Elementary and
Lincoln Park High School, “Wiggly Field”, Dog Exercise Area, Friends
of the Lincoln Park Library, Lill Street Learning Center, Christopher House,
Lookingglass Theatre, Rochelle Lee Foundation, After School Center, Teen Living
Programs, Lakeview Pantry, Chicago Park District-funding kids programs at
Jonquil Park, 19th District Community Relations, Gus Foundation, WNA School
Trust Fund, Seminary Avenue Church, Windows of Opportunity, Old Town School of
Folk Music, and Dignity Diner.
Not only does your donation go
towards worthwhile charities, it also helps pay for the fabulous bands that
perform each year at the Taste. Last
year we were very excited to have Cowboy Mouth and Bob Mould among other great bands.
To bring this great, fun, fundraising event to
you, we rely on the help of volunteers. For a couple of hours (and great
benefits!), we could use your help. Click on the link below to find out
more!
Click
Here for Entertainment and Stage Schedules
Click Here To Volunteer
for the
Taste of Lincoln Ave.
Want to be a Vendor or
Entertain at The
Taste of Lincoln Avenue?
For Vendor and Entertainment contacts:
For vendor
inquiries,
karie@chicagoevents.com
(Applications are posted in the Vendor/Artist section of the Chicago Events
website)
For sponsorship inquiries, salesdept@chicagoevents.com
For entertainment inquiries, fred@chicagoevents.com
For logistics, abashline@chicagoevents.com
Kid's Carnival
@ the Taste of Lincoln Ave.
July 26th & 27th, 2008
On Altgeld Street
Admission FREE
from Halsted!
The Kids’ Carnival at the Taste
of Lincoln Avenue is a block-long fest within the street festival that provides
fun for families. From
Entertainment Stage-Click Here For Schedule
The Kids' Carnival at the Taste of Lincoln Avenue is the largest free admission
By supporting the Kids’ Carnival you can feel great about helping out lots of
people in the Wrightwood Community, as funds raised at the event benefit
outreach and educational efforts throughout the neighborhood.
Volunteers are also needed to help
run the games and arts and crafts tables, collect tickets, hand out balloons,
etc. High School age kids can also earn some community service credit for
the hours worked at the Kids' Carnival, click below to learn more!
Click Here for Entertainment and Stage Schedules
Click Here To Volunteer
for the
Kid's Carnival
 Calendar of Events |