Full Schedule Announced for YAS! Fest on Sept. 22

Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are thrilled to announce the daylong YAS! Fest lineup for the Year of Creative Youthpresented by Allstate Insurance Company on Saturday, September 22 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public, YAS! Fest will be the largest celebration of young artists in Chicago history, with the creative works of thousands of young artists showcased throughout the Millennium Park Campus (201 E. Randolph Street), and a finale that features hip-hop star Desiigner ("Panda") as the headliner. Opening for Desiigner's mainstage performance is 19-year-old breakout artist Ravyn Lenae, a graduate of Chicago High School for the Arts.

"The Year of Creative Youth provides an incredible opportunity to support the creativity and growth of artistic children across Chicago," said Mayor Emanuel. "This festival is our city's largest showcase of youth artists, featuring the creative works of thousands of young people from arts organizations in neighborhoods across the city. We celebrate their talents and the mentors who inspire them."

"When young people believe in themselves and are encouraged to bring their ideas forward, we know they'll create the kind of society that uplifts us all," said Vicky Dinges, Senior Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Allstate. "That's why Allstate is focused on empowering our next generation of leaders by investing in programs like the arts that help young people build critical social and emotional skills. We care about the future of Chicago and our youth and are proud to recognize them as problem solvers, change agents and artists."

For more information and the most up-to-date festival schedule, visit cityofchicago.org/YOCY