The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival is a thriving, two-day festival in historic Grant Park, organized by and benefitting the Grant Park Conservancy.
Working to create a world-class park
The Grant Park Conservancy is committed to the restoration, beautification and maintenance of historic Grant Park.
The Grant Park Conservancy is funded entirely by donations. We cannot make an impact in the park without your help! There are several ways you can get involved.
Festival Committee
Michelle Blackmon, Executive Director
Nikki Zimmerman, Director of Finance & Administration
Skyler Edwards, Programs Manager
Janie Hendrix, Bouncy House Village & Beer Sales
Melissa Chila, Food
Alan Conner, Main Stage Music
Gigi Gould, Artist Market
Benay Krissel, Branding
Jo Moore, Volunteers
Travis Peterman, Website
Tyler Jones, Logistics & Beer Sales
Rick Schroeder, Logistics
Matt Wade, Logistics
Zach Zimmerman, Alcohol and Beer Sales
Don Wallace, Gazebo Music