Food Festivals in Chicago
Updated April 9, 2019
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If you are aware of a Chicago food festival that has not been included on this page, please send the festival's information via DM using Twitter (@InspiredChicago).
Visit the following pages to find more festivals:
- Art and Craft Festivals
- Comedy and Theater Festivals
- Film Festivals
- Heritage Festivals
- Music Festivals
January
First Bites Bash, January 24, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
February
Chicago Ale Fest (Winter Edition), February 2, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Whiskey Festival, February 2, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Ramenfest, February 17, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Frost Fest, on hiatus in 2019
March
Cochon555, March 3, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Beer Festival, March 9, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Wine Fest, March 9, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Good Food Festival, March 23, 2019 • Admission is free with registration!
April
Baconfest Chicago, April 5–6, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Beer Fest, April 13, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Rum Festival, April 27, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Wine Fest, April 27, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
May
Chicago Beer Classic, May 4, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Beer Under Glass, May 10, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Illinois Craft Beer Week, May 10–17, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Lincoln Park Zoo Food Truck Social, May 11, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Lincoln Park Wine Festival, May 17–19, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Andersonville Wine Walk, May 19, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Mole de Mayo Festival, May 24–26, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $5 donation for individuals and $10 for families.
Lincoln Park Greek Fest, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Any donation is accepted.
Taste of Mexico, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Admission is free!
June
Lincoln Park Greek Fest, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Any donation is accepted.
Taste of Mexico, May 31–June 2, 2019 • Admission is free!
Chicago Ale Fest (Summer Edition), June 1, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Hyde Park Brew Fest, June 1–2, 2019 • Admission is free, but tickets are required for the beer and cider sampling (visit festival website for details).
WingOut Chicago, June 1–2, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Roscoe Village Wine Stroll, June 6, 2019 • $50
Pilsen Food Truck Social, June 8–9, 2019 • Admission is an optional $5 donation.
Beer Fest on the Beach, June 14, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Craft Brews at the Zoo, June 14–15, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Oakley Festa Pasta Vino, June 14–16, 2019 • Admission is an optional donation.
Ribfest Chicago, June 14–16, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $10 ($20 per family) donation.
Taste of Randolph Street, June 14–16, 2019 • General admission is a suggested $10 donation. Admission varies for VIP tickets (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest, June 15, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Sangria Fest on the Beach, June 21, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Gold Coast Greek Fest, June 21–23, 2019 • Admission is free!
Chicago Food Truck Festival in the South Loop (Summer), June 22–23, 2019 • General admission is free! Admission varies for VIP tickets.
Note: Tickets, which you can get online at the above website, are required for free general admission.
Ravenswood on Tap, June 22–23, 2019 • Admission is a $5 donation.
Sangria Fest on the Beach, June 28, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details)
July
Windy City Ribfest in Uptown, July 4–6, 2019 • Admission is free!
Taste of Chicago, July 10–14, 2019 • Admission is free!
Edgewater Greek Fest, July 12–14, 2019 • Admission is free!
Windy City Smokeout, July 12–14, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Roscoe Village Burger Fest, July 13–14, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $10 donation.
Malt Row on Damen, July 17, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Green City Market Chef BBQ, July 18, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Tacos y Tamales Festival, July 19–21, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $5 donation. Tequila Tasting requires tickets (visit festival website for details).
Taste of River North, July 19–21, 2019 • Friday: $10; Saturday: $5 before 5 p.m., $10 after 5 p.m.; Sunday: $5
Chicago Craft Beer Festival, July 20–21, 2019 • Admission is a $5 suggested donation. Tickets are required for the tastings (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Food Truck Festival Wrigley Field, July 27, 2019 • Visit festival website for details.
South Loop Beer & Cider Fest, July 27, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Margarita Festival, July 27–28, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Taste of Lincoln Avenue, July 27–28, 2019 • Admission is free, but tickets are required for the various tastings (visit festival website for details).
Cheesecake Festival, July 28, 2019 • Admission is free!
August
Taste of Andersonville, August 7, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Hot Dog Fest, August 9–11, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
Sangria Festival, August 17–18, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Logan Square Social, on hiatus in 2019
Taste of Greektown, August 23–25, 2019 • Admission is free!
The Great American Lobster Fest, August 30–September 1, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Taste of Polonia Festival, August 30–September 2, 2019 • Admission: $5 before 3 p.m., $10 after 3 p.m., Kids 12 and younger are free.
September
The Great American Lobster Fest, August 30–September 1, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Taste of Polonia Festival, August 30–September 2, 2019 • Admission: $5 before 3 p.m., $10 after 3 p.m., Kids 12 and younger are free.
Cider & Sliders Festival, September 1–2, 2018* • Admission is free!
Wine Fest on the Beach, September 13, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Fulton Market Harvest Fest, September 14–16, 2018* • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Bourbon and Barbecue Festival, September 14–15, 2019 • Admission is free, but tickets are required for the Bourbon Tasting (visit festival website for details).
Grand Cochon, September 15, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Independence Park Beer Fest, September 15, 2018* • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Taste of Pilsen, September 18, 2018* • Early Bird: $30, Day of Event: $35
Whiskey Festival on the Beach, September 20, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Food Truck Fall Festival at LaBagh Woods, September 21–22, 2019 • General admission is free! Admission varies for VIP tickets.
Note: Tickets, which you can get online at the above website, are required for free general admission.
Lakeview Taco Fest, September 21–22, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $10 donation.
Oktoberfest on the Beach, September 27, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Chicago Gourmet, September 27–29, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest, September 28–30, 2018* • Admission is $5 before 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. Active military personnel and veterans with a military ID receive free admission!
BeerHoptacular, September 28, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
World Dumpling Fest, September 29, 2019 • Admission is free!
October
Apple Fest, October 5–6, 2019 • Admission is a suggested $5 donation.
Bacon and Beer Classic, October 12, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
November
Mac & Cheese Fest, November 4, 2017* (The Mac & Cheese Fest was on hiatus in 2018 but will be back in 2019.) • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Taste of Ravenswood, November 9, 2018* • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
Festival of Wood- and Barrel-Aged Beer, November 8–9, 2019 • Admission varies (visit festival website for details).
December
Are you aware of a Chicago food festival in December? Please send the festival's information via DM using Twitter (@InspiredChicago).
*Any festivals that have not been updated with information for 2019 will be updated when festival organizers announce the information for 2019.