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Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/09/2023
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Campustown
Categories
Street Fest is coming to Campustown with more music, vendors and food!
Champaign Center Partnership (CCP) is excited to announce that StreetFest, the popular
summer event, will be occurring for the first time in Champaign’s Campustown!
StreetFest: Chowdown in Campustown will take place on Saturday, September 9, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on Sixth Street between Healey and Green Street and next door to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
StreetFest will be an unforgettable experience for students, residents, and visitors, offering a jam-packed afternoon of festivities including live music and dance entertainment, delicious food at neighboring businesses, and a mix of local vendors and organizations. The main stage, located at the intersection of Healey and Sixth Street, will showcase an incredible lineup of local musicians, delivering non-stop entertainment from start to finish.
Prepare to groove to the rhythm of an eclectic mix of local talent on the main stage, sponsored by Champaign Park District and The Music Shoppe:
- 1:00 PM: Emily How
- 2:00 PM: Josh Spinner
- 3:00 PM: UNCHAiNED
- 4:30 PM: Haki N’ Dem
- 6:00 PM: Trouble Chasin’
A series of street performances sponsored by The Axe Bar will feature interactive and captivating acts, including circus and fire performers, pole acrobatics, freestyle and choreographed dances, and colorful balloon creations.
Explore the culinary delights of Campustown with 11 participating restaurants serving $5 bites and beverages as part of Chowdown in Campustown, sponsored by Kung Fu Tea. Discover a global array of food and drink options, from Mexican cuisine to bubble tea and more. Collect stamps with every purchase at a participating restaurant – after obtaining four stamps, you’ll be eligible to enter for a chance to win a grand prize valued at $200.
Information about StreetFest, including the restaurant participation form, volunteer shifts, and sponsorship opportunities are available at ChampaignCenter.com.
