Chowdown in Campustown

GOOD FOOD.
GOOD MOOD.

Street Fest is coming to campustown for the first time with a jam-packed afternoon of music and entertainment, and a new mouth-watering food event, Chowdown in Campustown! The event is FREE to the public and open to all ages!
Street Fest is presented by City of Champaign and JSM Living and powered by Champaign Center Partnership with support from community sponsors.

COUNTDOWN TO STREETFEST!
September 9, 2023, 1 - 7 pm
in front of Jip Bap (601 S Sixth Street, Champaign, IL)!

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    GET INVOLVED

    Volunteer during the Event!

    You can help us make Street Fest the best event in campustown Champaign! Be part of the action when you volunteer. Opportunities include set-up, information booth, assisting vendors, and clean-up.

    • Volunteer for 2 hours and receive recognition and an event t-shirt.
    • Volunteer for 4 hours or more and receive recognition, an event t-shirt, a meal, and an invitation to our Halloween social event later in the season.

    ENTERTAINMENT

    Main Stage Performances

    Experience the magic of live music on the main stage, brought to you by the dynamic partnership of the Champaign Park District and The Music Shoppe, as it reverberates through the heart of the campustown. From local talents to renowned artists, the stage will come alive with a symphony of sounds that span genres. Get swept away by captivating live music on the main stage of StreetFest, which  promises to be an unforgettable afternoon.

    Emily How

    1:00 - 1:40 pm
    Solo singer/songwriter

    Joshua Spinner

    2:00 - 2:40 pm
    Funk, Jazz, Indie, and Country.

    Haki N' Dem

    3:00 - 4:00 pm
    American R & B, and Soul

    UNCHAiNED

    4:30 - 5:30 pm
    Funk, Rock, Reggae, and Ska

    Trouble Chasin'

    6:00 - 7:00 pm
    Hip-hop

    Green Street Performers

    Unleash your inner dancer and join us for a special performance area with FREE, high-energy street dance entertainment that will take your breath away. Brought to you by The Axe Bar, your ultimate destination for entertainment and excitement, this one-of-a-kind event promises to be an unforgettable experience for dance enthusiasts of all ages. Plus, find our talented balloon artist for a free balloon art!

    Circus Acts

    1:00 - 2:00 pm
    Flow, ribbons, hula, etc.

    Fire Dance

    2:30 - 3:30 pm
    Fire breathing, poi, etc.

    Pole Dance

    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    Aerial acrobatics

    K-Project

    5:15 pm
    K-Pop dance

    Floor Lovers

    5:30 - 6:00 pm
    Freestyle dance

    Party Balloons

    4:00 - 7:00 pm
    Balloon art

    Community Zone

    Browse local businesses and vendors including shops, local artists and makers, community services, and UIUC resources. Sponsored by Illini Union Bookstore.

    Shops and Artists: Fire Doll Studio, nuEra Cannabis, Planted, Discardistry, The Wright Soapery, Good ‘Ol Days, Smiling Snake, Clara de la Fuente, Pastel Moonrise

    University: Illini Union + Bookstore, U of I Police Department

    Food: Jet’s Pizza, Champaign County History Museum’s Popcorn Wagon, Taste of Both Worlds

    Attractions: The Axe Bar, Lab Escape

    Services: C-U Public Health District, Stanfield Chiropractic

    CHOWDOWN IN CAMPUSTOWN

    The $5 Food + Drink Walk

    Explore a global array of delicious bites and beverages during Chowdown in Campustown sponsored by Kung Fu Tea!

    Instructions: Pick up menus at the info booth or at any participating restaurant during the event. For every purchase of a $5 bite at a participating business listed in the menu, you get a stamp. Collect four stamps and submit your entry at the Champaign Center Partnership information booth located in the main event area in front of Paris Super Crepes for a chance to win! Prize: Enter to win the grand prize including

    • $30 gift card from Plant Mode,
    • 2x $20 gift cards from Martinelli’s Market,
    • 2x $20 gift cards from Watson’s,
    • 3x $10 gift cards from Esquire Lounge,
    • $20 gift card from Big Grove Tavern,
    • $20 value gift from Jane Addams Book Shop, and
    • $20 value gift from Greener Goods.

    One winner will be drawn at random. The winners will be announced on September 12 via the contact information provided.

    $5 specials can’t be combined with any other offer.

    MAP + GUIDE

    Click to download the map and guide. Guides will be available at participating restaurants and at the information booth in the festival area.

    EVENT SPONSORS

    TITLE SPONSORS

    City of Champaign
    JSM Living

    MAIN STAGE SPONSORS

    Champaign Park District
    The Music Shoppe

    COMMUNITY ZONE AND STREET PERFORMER SPONSORS

    Illini Union Bookstore
    The Axe Bar

    CHOWDOWN SPONSOR

    Kung Fu Tea

    ORANGE SPONSORS

    nuEra Cannabis
    Corson Music

    BLUE SPONSORS

    Clanin Marketing
    The University YMCA
    U of I Community Credit Union