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Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street
September 9 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
FREEPrinters Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street, 10:00am – 6:00pm, All Ages
WHAT: A two-day fest all about books!
SO WHAT: The Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, will be celebrating its 38th year with even more outdoor vendors and activities as well as a return to its roots as a community-based celebration for book lovers. The fest is presented by the not-for-profit Near South Planning Board and DCASE. This year’s celebration includes tons book dealers, all-free programs, a kids favorite book character costume parade, and much more. You can check out the schedule of events here!
NOW WHAT: It’s free! The festival takes place on South Dearborn Street between Polk Street and the newly named Ida B. Wells Drive (Congress Parkway).