Main Street Fair - Evanston, IL

06/10/2026

Performer spotlight! Evanston’s own Justin Roberts will kick off the Main Street Fair on June 27 at 11 a.m. with an energetic and exciting performance on the Main Stage, at Main St and Sherman Ave! A Grammy-nominated musician, Justin’s tunes have solidified him as one of the founders of the modern family music scene. The kid-oriented concert will have guests of all ages singing and dancing along! Stay tuned for more exciting lineup announcements, and make a plan to spend the day at the Main Street Fair!

✨Main Street Fair
✨June 27, 2026
✨Main Street Evanston
✨Art, music, food & community!

06/06/2026

The Main Street Fair is a true community collaboration! The event is organized by a coalition of local organizations, working together to create a meaningful and memorable day for all our neighbors. Today we’re featuring Evanston ASPA, a non-profit dedicated to providing resources and support for the local Asian American community. Through festivals, workshops, and other cultural events, they use the arts to increase the visibility and representation of the Asian American diaspora in civic, cultural and community spaces. Visit Evanston ASPA at the Main Street Fair on June 27 to learn more about the important programs and resources they offer!

06/04/2026

The Main Street Fair is just over three weeks away! Get ready for a full day of family- friendly fun in the heart of The Main-Dempster Mile! Music performances include Justin Roberts, DJ Sean Alvarez and Funkadesi - read more about the fabulous lineup below!

Main Street Fair in Evanston is expanding and expecting 15,000 attendees this year. Performers, new map, and community updates shared.

06/02/2026

Want to get more involved in this summer’s Main Street Fair? We are looking for a team of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day a success! Activities include helping with booth set-up, traffic management, ADA es**rt, clean-up, and other essential duties. Volunteers get a behind- the-scenes look at the Fair, a commemorative t-shirt, and our undying gratitude. LOCAL NON-PROFITS: Refer your volunteers to us, and you’ll receive a $20 thank you gift for each one who signs up! More info and sign-up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAD23A0FCC43-63940801-main #/

05/30/2026

We’re four weeks to the Main Street Fair! The second-annual festival returns to the The Main-Dempster Mile on June 27. Vendors and performers will be announced soon- start planning now for a day filled with amazing art, terrific music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and all the local Evanston vibes!

✨Main Street Fair
✨Saturday, June 27, 11am-9pm
✨Main Street & Chicago Ave
✨3 stages of music
✨Local food & drink
✨Activities for the whole family!

05/28/2026

The Main Street Fair is a true community collaboration! The event is organized by a coalition of local organizations, working together to create a meaningful and memorable day for all our neighbors. Today we’re featuring Hive Center for the Book Arts, located at 840 Custer Ave. This non-profit is dedicated to building community through the five components of the book and literary arts: paper making, printmaking, bookbinding, writing and reading. While they are based in Evanston, they offer workshops, exhibitions, programs and events all over the North Shore, Chicago, and online. Be sure to stop by their storefront for an awesome used book sale- and other fun activities- during the Main Street Fair on June 27!

05/23/2026

The Main Street Fair is five weeks away, and we’re counting down to summer fun! Pull up a chair (or lace up your dancing shoes) and get ready for a spectacular Saturday. The music lineup will be announced soon- mark your calendars for a day filled with amazing art, terrific music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and all the local Evanston vibes!

✨Main Street Fair
✨Saturday, June 27, 11am-9pm
✨Main Street & Chicago Ave
✨3 stages of music
✨Local food & drink
✨Activities for the whole family!

05/19/2026

The Main Street Fair is a true community collaboration! The event is organized by a coalition of local organizations, working together to create a meaningful and memorable day for all our neighbors. Today we’re featuring Shorefront Legacy Center, an Evanston-based nonprofit archival institution dedicated to preserving and illuminating Black history on the North Shore. They aim to create a dynamic space for reflection and growth through their three core principles: Collect, Preserve, & Educate. Visit Shorefront’s booth at the Main Street Fair on June 27 to learn more about the important work they do in our community!

✨Main Street Fair
✨June 27, 2026
✨Main Street Evanston
✨Art, music, food & community!

05/17/2026

As a community-focused event, the Main Street Fair features dozens of local nonprofits who do important work in Evanston and beyond. Young, Black & Lit. is a 501(c)(3) that provides children’s books featuring Black characters to youth at no cost to the youth or the families. Stop by their booth on June 27, and check out all the other incredible local organizations making a difference in the community!

✨Main Street Fair
✨June 27, 2026
✨Main Street Evanston
✨Art, music, food & community!

05/13/2026

The Main Street Fair is a true community collaboration! The event is organized by a coalition of local Evanston non-profits and organizations, working together to create a meaningful and memorable day for all our neighbors. Today we’re featuring Evanston Made , a 501(c)3 arts organization that promotes local art and artists, and facilitates engagement with the creative community across Evanston. They also support the work and career growth of members through programs, opportunities and professional development. Shop Evanston Made, a new storefront at 822 Dempster St with member art for sale, is holding their grand opening on Thursday, May 14 from 5-8pm- stop by to support local artists and learn more about the important work Evanston Made does in our community!