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.
Correct answer: Margie's Candies
Rainbow Cone
Margie's Candies
The Dairy
Oberweis
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This Bar-B-Q spot in Greater Grand Crossing will have lines out the door for rib tips this weekend.
Correct answer: Lem's Bar-B-Q
County
Lillie's Q
Tony's
Lem's
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What is the name of the boat-shaped bar at North Avenue Beach?
Correct answer: Castaways
Ahoy Cafe
The Vessel
The Shipwreck
Castaways
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What's the name of the ball that is used in 16-inch softball?
Correct answer: Clincher
Clincher
Jumbo ball
Shuttlecock
The heater
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It may not happen over Memorial Day weekend, but this House Festival takes over Jackson Park in early July.
Correct answer: The Chosen Few
The Chosen Few Picnic
Summer Smash Festival
Househeads
EDM Fest
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Where was the Taste of Chicago located before Grant Park?
Correct answer: Michigan Avenue
McKinley Park
Wrigley Field
Maxwell Street
Michigan Avenue
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This Italian ice stand on Taylor Street is only open in the summer.
Correct answer: Mario's Italian Ice
Mario's
Jerry's
Miko's
Al's
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This Northwest Indiana spot is a popular destination for Chicagoans to get away for the weekend.
Correct answer: Michigan City
Lake Geneva
Michigan City
New Buffalo
Saugatuck
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What is the name of the unofficial LGBTQ+ beach in Chicago?
Correct answer: Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach
Oak Street Beach
Calumet Beach
Rainbow Beach
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Northwest suburb Harvard, Illinois celebrates its farming history with this annual summer celebration.
Correct answer: Milk Days
Tractor Fest
Farm Fun
Milk Days
Cream Carnival
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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.