Take 1

Chicago Saturday, Saturday, Saturday was sort of a bust.

I mean, I had a pretty good time and I loved the weather, but the Andersonville [Swedish] Midsommar Fest? Was not very Swedish. And the Wrigleyville Summerfest was about 2 blocks long and 100% just for the neighborhood.



The Swedish fest had high expectations in my book, because I've been to a few other "ethnic" fests in Chicago, over the years. The Italians always have some crazy huge party, and Oktoberfest is usually crammed with people and completely German.

I wanted like, huge blonde Viking descendants striding around and drinking lingonberry ale. Instead, I saw Irish dancers, reggae bands, and people eating Mexican food. I did manage to find a corner of the place with some Swedish dancers, war helmets for sale, and a Swedish bar. That was pretty cool.

Next weekend is looking sexy: Taste of Randolph St and the Lincoln Park Summerfest.