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Please fill out the form below to perform at the Bucktown Garden Walk.

The event is July 12 and 13, 2025 from 10 am - 5 pm.

No submissions after June 1 will be considered for each year.

Submission of this form does not guarantee a performance spot unless you have already talked with a member of the event planning committee.

Selected groups will receive a follow up email from entertainment@bucktown.org with confirmation of time, date, location, and agreement on appearance fee.

General Considerations for Selection

  • Smaller groups are preferred and generally no groups over four will be selected due to the size of performance spaces.
  • We choose from eclectic styles, but certain styles may not match the aesthetic of the Garden Walk and may not be eligible for selection.
  • We try to provide shade for all performers.
  • You are responsible for all electronic and amplification systems. Home/Business owners may only be able to provide one outlet.
If you haven't played at the Garden Walk before, please submit a demo of your group here or link to a page with demos below.
If you have already discussed a fee, please add it here. If not, please write the amount you would like to receive for an appearance at the Bucktown Garden Walk.

Inclement Weather Policy

The Bucktown Garden Walk is a rain or shine event. In the case of inclement weather and the performers do not wish to perform, they can cancel their appearance, but no performance fee will be rendered.

In the case of inclement weather, the Bucktown Community Organization (BCO) will make every effort to provide a space for performance. If this is not possible, the Bucktown Community Organization will pay 50% of the agreed rate upon the performer’s presence at the venue on the specified performance date. In the event of rain occurring during the performance, the organization agrees to pay the performer the full agreed-upon rate.

Performer Cancellation Policy

Any performer who needs to cancel their performance needs to do so as early as possible. A contact will be provided with the performance agreement.