WELCOME TO MARKET DAYS 2008
THIS YEAR'S EVENT
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On August 9th and 10th, hundreds of thousands of people from Chicago and across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the 27th Annual Northalsted Market Days, the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest. Market Days annually lives up to its reputation as one of the country's finest festivals using a winning combination of non-stop music, more than 200 artisans & vendors, unparalleled people-watching, tasty food, usually sunny warm weather, and thirst-quenching cold beverages. Held in one of the city's most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, Market Days spans six city blocks, has 17 entrance gates and features music performed by more than 30 musical acts on four different stages. This year's weekend headliner is the legendary Jennifer Holliday, the 2-time Grammy winner and "original Dreamgirl." Other stage acts scheduled to perform include: · Disco
diva Linda Clifford Check the Entertainment Schedule on the following pages to find out the day, time and place for all performances. In addition to
the impressive musical line-up, another huge drawing card to
Market Days is the presence of a select and eclectic mix of artisans
who hail from Chicago, the Midwest and beyond. They join a wide
range of specialty merchants to show and sell their unique wares
throughout the weekend. So if you're in the market to purchase
a high-end piece of art or just interested in more pedestrian
retail items, chances are good that you'll find what you are
looking for at Market Days. Consult the Vendor Listings and
Map in this guide to figure out from whom you want to buy and
where they are located. The final aspect of Market Days that makes it a "can't miss" event is the large and enthusiastic crowds that show up year after year. Market Days brings together people from all walks of life, of different races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations, demonstrating proudly that Chicago is a world-class city with a diverse, friendly, and fun-loving population. The Music. The Vendors. The Artisans. The Food. The People. Market Days is THE event of the summer not to be missed! Where does your
$7 donation go? It makes it possible for the organizers (NAMA)
to bring great entertainment to Market Days. It also helps pay
for street and sidewalk cleaning, rainbow pylon maintenance,
planter beautification and care, holiday decor, security for
Halsted Street and generally making Halsted Street a better place
to visit. Just The Facts: Event: 27th Annual
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