History
This event was first organized in 2013 as a way for Andersonville to showcase makers across the city and further the goal of economic and environmental sustainability, as well as raise money for the Andersonville Development Corportation and eco-Andersonville.
Specialties
Sept 12 & 13, 2015: Andersonville welcomes local businesses, brewers, performers, and makers from across Chicago to participate in its 3rd annual City Made Fest. The festival exclusively features Chicago craft beers, Chicago music, Chicago food, and Chicago artisans in a weekend-long celebration of all things local. Located on Clark Street between Argyle and Carmen (5000-5100N), this year's event will take place September 12 & 13, 2015. City Made offers patrons the City of Chicago's ONLY local-only craft brew festival, highlighting our commitment to crafters and producers working within the Chicago city limits. Unlike other craft brew festivals, this event showcases even the smallest scale brewers and makers on a grand stage. Featuring a revolving line-up of local brews on tap, one stage of live music, and dozens of vendors, Andersonville City Made Fest invites participants from across Chicago to celebrate its exceptional artisan community and the breweries that are making some of the nation's best beers right in our own backyards. The event is open to the public (suggested $5 donation at gate benefits the Andersonville Development Corporation, a 501c3 nonprofit).