Coast through the crowds at the 103rd West Side Nut Club Fall Festival with these pro tips.
Bring Cash
Although the Nut Club accepts debit and credit cards for half-pot ticket purchases, most food booths are cash-only.
Dress the Part
Typical early-October temperatures here hover between 72 during the day and 51 after dark, so we recommend wearing layers you can pile on or peel off. Slip on good shoes, too; it takes a lot of walking to visit all 130-plus food booths!
Visit During Non-Peak Times
What to avoid crowds? Head over from 1 to 4 p.m., between the mealtime crush.
Opt for Paid Parking
Free street parking is catch-it-where- you-can and, often, blocks away. Instead, spend a few dollars on prime parking in neighboring business lots. Why pay? Volunteers guide you straight to an open spot, and the money goes to booster clubs, churches, and nonprofits.
Look Up
Food vendors and carnival rides on the street level are the major attractions, but there’s a surprise if you glance up: Batman and friends have been known to appear atop a West Franklin Street roof after dark.
WEST SIDE NUT CLUB FALL FESTIVAL
Oct. 6-12 • West Franklin Street from Wabash to Saint Joseph avenues • nutclubfallfestival.com
