About
Square Roots

Our Festival

Each year the Square Roots Festival brings over 30,000 festival goers to Lincoln Square to enjoy the local food, beer, and live music, helping to support local businesses and strengthen our community.

Our Mission

Help keep small businesses thriving and support two local non-profits with your purchase of food, beer, and artisan packages or make a donation of your choice! Your support is critical and much appreciated.

Your Donation Matters

Just like at the festival gate, all proceeds directly support the small businesses participating and include a donation to Old Town School Of Folk Music’s financial aid programs and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber Of Commerce farmers markets, small business programs, and neighborhood beautification projects.

We Want To Return!

Square Roots wants to return to the street when it's safe to bring you a fantastic summer festival experience. Your financial support this year ensures the small business, brewery, restaurant, and artist community can continue to operate during this unprecedented time.

Who We Are

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1948, the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) is a not-for-profit association of approximately 250 local businesses, institutions, and professionals in Chicago’s Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods.

The LSRCC supports local business with a variety of community events, educational workshops, consumer incentive programs, and more.

Old Town School of Folk Music

The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.

Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres.