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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
11th Annual Chicago Craft Beer Fest
CHICAGO—July 2024—It’ll be microbrew heaven when Fest returns for its 11th year on Friday – Sunday, July 5-7 at Jonquil Park (1001 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL), in Lincoln Park. From brewery-focused pubs and taprooms to bars and even the local supermarket, the popularity of craft beers remains as strong as ever. Illinois alone is home to over 200 of the nation’s 4,000-plus microbreweries.
The festival will feature specialty, seasonal, and small-batch beers from local, regional, and national craft brewers. The main attraction of the festival is the ticketed tastings, where enthusiasts can sample 12 craft beers from 35-plus breweries each day.
Tasting hours are:
· Friday, July 5, 2024: 5 to 10 p.m. (2-hour session)
· Saturday, July 6: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (2-hour session)
· Sunday, July 7: 11 am to 7 p.m. (2-hour session)
A one-day tasting pass purchased in advance for any day starts at $35. It allows the purchaser to sample up to 12 three-ounce beer samples from a commemorative tasting glass. VIP sessions start at $75 and receive an additional five specialty beer tastings, a commemorative tasting glass, a private seating area and restrooms. Plus, an – Exclusive VIP entrance for easy access to the event.
Craft beer fans will be able to sample:
- Burnt City – Raptor Snacks
- Moody Tongue – Sliced Nectarine
- Hopewell Brewing Co. – Lightbeam
- Founders – 4 Giants Hazy
- Jolly Pumpkin – Oro De Calabaza
- Rothaus – Pils
- Vedett – Extra Witte
- Ommegang – 3 Philosophers
- Deschutes – Obsidian Nitro
- 4 Hands – Cast Iron Oatmeal Brown Ale
- Founders – Rubaeus
Food will be available to purchase from Bacci Pizza, BEN-YAY! (woman-owned homemade beignet vendor); and Suzie’s Fun Food.
To purchase a one-day Chicago Craft Beer Fest tasting pass, please visit https://chicagoevents.com/events/chicago-craft-beer-fest/ or call 773.868.3010.
The Chicago Craft Beer Fest is hosted by the Wrightwood Neighbors Association. A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit the Wrightwood Neighbors Conversation Program including care of Jonquil Park.
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