Kaufmann Quiz: Summertime Chi
How well do you know Chicago summer traditions?
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This ice cream shop has been in Bucktown since 1921 and was visited by The Beatles in 1965.
Rainbow Cone
The Dairy
Margie's Candies
Oberweis
Correct answer: Margie's Candies
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This Bar-B-Q spot in Greater Grand Crossing will have lines out the door for rib tips this weekend.
Tony's
Lem's
Lillie's Q
County
Correct answer: Lem's Bar-B-Q
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What is the name of the boat-shaped bar at North Avenue Beach?
The Vessel
Ahoy Cafe
Castaways
The Shipwreck
Correct answer: Castaways
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What's the name of the ball that is used in 16-inch softball?
Jumbo ball
Clincher
The heater
Shuttlecock
Correct answer: Clincher
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It may not happen over Memorial Day weekend, but this House Festival takes over Jackson Park in early July.
Summer Smash Festival
Househeads
EDM Fest
The Chosen Few Picnic
Correct answer: The Chosen Few
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Where was the Taste of Chicago located before Grant Park?
Maxwell Street
Wrigley Field
Michigan Avenue
McKinley Park
Correct answer: Michigan Avenue
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This Italian ice stand on Taylor Street is only open in the summer.
Al's
Mario's
Miko's
Jerry's
Correct answer: Mario's Italian Ice
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This Northwest Indiana spot is a popular destination for Chicagoans to get away for the weekend.
New Buffalo
Michigan City
Lake Geneva
Saugatuck
Correct answer: Michigan City
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What is the name of the unofficial LGBTQ+ beach in Chicago?
Rainbow Beach
Oak Street Beach
Calumet Beach
Hollywood Beach
Correct answer: Hollywood Beach
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Northwest suburb Harvard, Illinois celebrates its farming history with this annual summer celebration.
Cream Carnival
Farm Fun
Tractor Fest
Milk Days
Correct answer: Milk Days
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Hey, it's ok. Summers aren't all they are cracked up to be. Too many mosquitos!
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Heck yeah! You missed the Michigan City one, didn't you? Have no fear, Chicago summers welcome everyone.
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Congrats! You are a true Chicago summer expert! Now let's all complain about how hot it is until October.