Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce The "shop local" capital of Chicago. https://linktr.ee/avillechamber Supporting small businesses in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

06/05/2026

Meet me at Midsommarfest, where everybody looks fabulous in a flower crown.

If you've never experienced Opening Ceremonies at Andersonville Midsommarfest, we hope you'll join us this year.

On Saturday, June 13 at 11AM at the Swedish Stage, we'll gather to raise and dance around the maypole, a tradition that has welcomed summer in Andersonville for 60 years.

This year, we're proud to honor Rhonda Welbel and Al Rose of Kopi Cafe with the Kurt Mathiasson Award for Community Service. Established by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce in 2000, the award honors the legacy of Kurt Mathiasson, affectionately known as the "Mayor of Andersonville," and recognizes individuals whose dedication, generosity, and community spirit have helped shape the neighborhood. Few embody those qualities more than Rhonda and Al.

The tradition of a summer street festival in Andersonville began in June 1965, less than a year after the neighborhood was officially dedicated as "Andersonville." Opening Ceremonies remains a meaningful way to celebrate our Swedish heritage and officially kick off Midsommarfest weekend.

We hope to meet you at Midsommarfest.

05/29/2026

Meet me at the

What does heritage look like when it is still being made?

For 50 years, the Swedish American Museum has been preserving the stories, traditions, and experiences that helped shape Andersonville and Swedish America. Founded in 1976 and dedicated by King Carl XVI Gustaf during his historic visit to Chicago, the Museum has grown into a cultural anchor for generations of visitors, families, and community members.

But the Museum's story is about more than preserving the past. Through exhibitions, educational programs, language classes, genealogy resources, and cultural celebrations, it continues to explore how heritage evolves and remains relevant in a changing world.

As the Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, it invites us to consider how traditions are passed forward, how immigrant stories continue to shape our communities, and how culture remains alive through the people who carry it into the future.

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05/23/2026

Each June, Andersonville Midsommarfest invites the community to gather along Clark Street as the neighborhood comes alive in celebration. Rooted in the Swedish tradition of welcoming the longest day of the year, Midsommarfest honors the makers of music, the makers of craft, and the makers of community.

This year, June 12-14 Midsommarfest celebrates 60 years of bringing people together in Andersonville. For six decades, the festival has reflected the neighborhood’s welcoming spirit and longstanding commitment to inclusivity, creativity, and connection. It is a place where the LGBTQIA2S+ community is celebrated, where everyone is invited to show up as they are, and where joy is shared together.

Beyond being a beloved summer tradition, Midsommarfest also serves as an important fundraising event. Revenue generated supports the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce’s year-round programming and provides financial support to more than a dozen local nonprofits annually.

Come wander, listen, eat, dance, and stay awhile. Find fun in the freedom of being yourself. Why raise the roof when you can raise the maypole?

Follow the link in bio for more information.

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05/22/2026

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05/18/2026

Help us welcome Dr. Sebastian Bergeron and to the neighborhood! Nord Ro is located at 5015 N Paulina, Suite 345.

Dr. Sebastian Bergeron provides inclusive, holistic, and patient-centered care through a blend of chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical medicine. With a strong commitment to serving Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community, Sebastian’s practice is rooted in compassionate care for patients across all stages of life.

A graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sebastian brings experience from perinatal and pediatric clinics, community health settings, and international care work supporting diverse populations around the world. His approach focuses on collaboration, accessibility, and helping patients feel more connected and supported in their bodies.

Welcome and congratulations!

05/17/2026

Thank you to the thousands of people that came out for the grand re-opening of

We couldn’t be more happy for owners Tyler and Eric. Congratulations and thank you for letting us celebrate this moment with you!

What a fantastic day in the district. ❤️

With so much love - the ACC

05/15/2026

Meet me

Strange Cargo is Andersonville's home for "all the crap you don't need" at 5216 N Clark.

Owner Jay Schwartz has been in the business of making people happy his whole life. He started working in his dad's pawn shop at age 5. In 1993, Schwartz and his brother bought Strange Cargo and added the popular T-shirt customization line in 2005. The store moved from Wrigleyville to Andersonville in 2018.

Strange Cargo's storefront displays have become a Clark Street institution: political, hilarious, and completely unfiltered. The windows always have something to say.

Whether you're hunting for the perfect gift, want a custom shirt printed exactly how you imagined it, or just need a place that makes you feel happy, visit Strange Cargo.

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05/14/2026

🍷Let the wine speak to you at Andersonville Wine Walk this Sunday, May 17 from 3-6PM. Tickets at link in bio.

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1554 W Hollywood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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+17737282995

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