Beers, Burgers, And A Bazaar At Tinley Park's Flipside Brewing

TINLEY PARK, IL — A favorite artisan market returns again Memorial Day weekend, at Tinley Park's Flipside Brewing.

The Flipside Bazaar, hosted by the Streetz Artz Alliance, is set for Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St.

Flipside Brewing’s Burger of the Month, the "Chorizo Burger," will be featured during the event. The burger consists of two beef-chorizo blend patties, Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Pair it with their latest beer release, the Golden Snozzberry, a 5% ABV Golden Ale infused with strawberries and vanilla.

"We took a 5% ABV Golden Ale, added some strawberries & vanilla to bring you this delicious treat!" said Flipside Brewing on their website.

Mike "Kaz" Keselica, owner of Big Mike Soap Co. is curator and organizer for this event.

"Looking forward to Flipside’s first market of 2024," Keselica said. "Join us for a fantastic day of shopping, food, and community spirit."

Keselica, who became a curator with the Streetz Artz Alliance earlier this year, is making his debut as the main organizer of this event. In addition to his organizing role, he will also be showcasing and selling his handcrafted soaps and car fresheners.

Seven of the fourteen participating artists are new to this venue, promising a fresh and diverse mix of offerings. Newcomers include:

• Avijo Designs
• Chomp Monsters
• Crystal Ship Jewelry
• Kraftasaurous Kreations
• LMKill Art
• Now That's Fudge & Sweetsa
• Sprig & Flame.

These artists bring a variety of unique products, from eco-conscious pet toys made from upcycled materials by Chomp Monsters to decorative truffles and fudge by Now That's Fudge & Sweets.

"I'm excited to have several artists organizing their own shows for the Streetz Artz Alliance besides me," said John Streetz, head of the Streetz Artz Alliance. "One of my goals is to empower small businesses and artists to learn new things, excel at new skills, and share the wealth of promotion, knowledge, and opportunity. It's also nice to take a back seat and just enjoy one of our shows too!"

The Streetz Artz Alliance is a group of 350 artists and crafters from across the Chicago suburbs, NW Indiana and southern Wisconsin who participate in markets all over the area. The group is dedicated to promoting local artists and fostering community engagement through art-centric events.

Returning favorites from the Alliance include:

• Belonio Doodles
• Ten Cups Tarot
• Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods

Libby McArthur Art will also be featured. Belonio Doodles is June's artist of the month at Soundgrowler, a nearby venue, and Libby McArthur Art will be hosting a "Pen and Ink Mushrooms w/ Libby" art class at Soundgrowler on May 29.

The event is family-friendly, free to attend, and suitable for all ages. Ample, free parking is available on-site.

Tinley Park is home to four breweries, all part of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s Summer Passport program. Visitors are encouraged to explore these local breweries and take advantage of the passport rewards program.

For more details on the bazaar, visit its Facebook event page.