{"id":6029,"date":"2016-06-16T14:26:15","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T19:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=6029"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:33:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:33:25","slug":"guide-windy-city-lakeshake-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/guide-windy-city-lakeshake-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Jammin&#8217; at the Windy City LakeShake Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>It&#8217;s Time to Shake it Up. Country Style.<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/lakeshakefestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windy City LakeShake Festival<\/a> is one of the most popular country music celebrations in the Midwest, and this year&#8217;s lineup is better than ever. If you&#8217;re ready to get your country on this weekend at the 3-day fest, here are some tips to do it right.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5967\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5967 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/55859eb5d65a7.image_.jpg\" alt=\"55859eb5d65a7.image\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Northwest Indiana Times<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Where It&#8217;s At<\/h4>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t get much better than music by the lake on a hot summer day. Head on over to FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at beautiful Northerly Island across from the Museum Campus. Shuttles are provided for attendees in need of special assistance.<\/p>\n<h4>Entry Rules<\/h4>\n<p>LakeShake is an all ages fest, so bring the family along! Festival leave and re-entry is allowed up to twice daily. If you need a safe space for your belongings, locker rentals are available. Blankets, pocket-sized cameras, mini coolers, bug spray and sunscreen are some safe items to bring. We know you&#8217;re a superstar, but leave the instruments and hula hoops at home please.<\/p>\n<h4>What to Wear<\/h4>\n<p>Expect prime festival weather this weekend, with sunny and clear skies and temps ranging from the high 70&#8217;s to high 80&#8217;s. Shorts, tanks, t-shirts, and sundresses should be perfectly comfortable, and closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety. Rock your favorite cowboy hat to\u00a0get in the spirit and stay in the shade.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5968\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5968 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/chicagogenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/lakeshake-0000-300x300.png\" alt=\"lakeshake-0000\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Whiskey Riff<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>What to Do<\/h4>\n<p>There&#8217;s\u00a0a ton to do if you want to leave your spot at the stage in between sets. Take a ride on the massive carnival swing and catch views of the city, or stop by the Blackhawks sports bar and lounge for games and merch. Grab a cold one from the Bud Light beer garden or get some temporary tats from Henna Envy. You can even cruise around on an RV, in true country fashion.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Where to Stay<\/h4>\n<p>Not from around here? Partnered hotels such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiltonchicagohotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hilton on Michigan Ave<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Palmer House Hilton<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.congressplazahotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Congress Plaza Hotel<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bwgrantparkhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Western Grant Park<\/a> are your closest options, conveniently located in the Loop and within walking distance of the shoreline. Check availability soon before rooms fill up!<\/p>\n<h4>Lineup<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Friday, June 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Stage:<\/em> Jana Kramer, Granger Smith feat. 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