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‘Sip & Shop’ returning to Jeff West on Sept. 19, featuring brewery block party, 20-plus vendors, food & more
The second annual “Sip and Shop”in “Jeff West” will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, running along Lawrence Avenue from Austin Avenue on the west and Major Avenue on the east.
It will feature many of the existing businesses along Lawrence and pop-up vendors. The Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of the event.
It also will be held in conjunction with the Oktoberfest block party, which will take place from noon to midnight at Printer’s Row Brewing, 4801 N. Austin Ave. The block party will be held on Mason Avenue, just north of Lawrence.
In addition, about 20 vendors will be located next to Vito’s Vault, 5901 W. Lawrence Ave., a roaring twenties speakeasy. Vito’s plans to perform a free show.
Other participating businesses in the event include Plot Twist Used Books, Sunny Village Cafe, Delightful Pastries, The Brig, Iztatl Cocina Tacos, Chicago Test Kitchen, Howling Pages, Tone Deaf Records, A Taste of the Philippines, Wildflower Thrift and Gift, and Northshore Candle Co.
Admission to the family-friendly event is free.
“Jeff West” is a marketing phrase used to describe the west end of the Jefferson Park business district, where since 2020 several new stores and restaurants have opened in the 5900 block of Lawrence Avenue.
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