Saturday, May 10th
Nora’s sun and moon park
10am-3pm
Whether you’re a current family, an alumni community member, or part of the local neighborhood, join us for our annual celebration of spring, featuring a variety of local artisans, restaurants, and craftspeople, as well as music and dancing! As we approach the fair, this page will be your hub for vendor information, volunteer opportunities, and updates.
what is the may fair?
From the days of parking lot fairs, to blocked-off side streets, the Chicago Waldorf May Fair has come a long way to its new home in Nora's Sun and Moon Park.
Traditionally celebrated by Waldorf schools throughout the world, the May Fair is a daylong seasonal festival marking spring. We welcome the school and Andersonville community to celebrate together.
This outdoor festival will feature live entertainment, local artisans and food vendors, and games and activities for families. The iconic centerpiece of all Waldorf May Fairs is the children’s Maypole dance, which will be performed at noon by the 4th grade with musical accompaniment from the 5th & 6th grades.
looking to volunteer?
Volunteering at May Fair is a wonderful way to support the school and create community connections. Whether you’re a musician, craftsperson, expert burger-flipper, or you’ve just got a pair of hands to lend, we’d love your support!
grade school families
2nd and 7th Grade Families - Plunger Derby
2nd and 7th Grade Families - CWS Bakery
everyone
More to come soon!
What used to be called the Kindergarten Tea has been renamed to honor the person who started it all, Ms. Wellington! May Fair attendees are invited to one of our Early Childhood classrooms for tea and scones, served by our very own Rising Stars (with some loving support from our 11th graders, who will be their buddies next year!). If you've ever spent time in our Early Childhood classrooms, you know what a warm and cozy environment it is - the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea!