CHICAGO CRAFT BEER FEST

CHICAGO CRAFT BEER FEST
Date: Saturday, July 20 - Sunday, July 21
Time: Noon to 10pm Daily
Location: On Lincoln Ave between Addison and Roscoe, Chicago
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Address: 3500 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago IL
Beneficiary: West Lakeview Neighbors

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 more than 200 of the nation’s 4,000-plus microbreweries.

Windy City beer lovers will again be in hops heaven when Chicago Craft Beer Fest returns for its 8th flavor-packed year to it’s new West Lakeview neighborhood.

Highlights include daily afternoon tastings where visitors who purchase a pass can sample from a pool of more than 70 specialty beers lovingly crafted by 35-plus local, regional and national breweries. Tasting ticket holders are also encouraged to savor the day after the tastings and enjoy great music acts and more!

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Tasting Session Tickets

Eventbrite - 2019 Chicago Craft Beer Festival

Daily Tasting Fees:

  • GA Advance Tickets: $40 for 15 tickets (each ticket will get you one (1) sample size beer of your choice)
  • GA Day Of (if available): $50 for 15 tickets (each ticket will get you one (1) sample size beer of your choice)
  • VIP Advance Tickets: $50 for 20 tickets (each ticket will get you one (1) sample size beer of your choice)
  • VIP Day Of (if available): $60 for 20 tickets (each ticket will get you one (1) sample size beer of your choice)
  • Designated Driver: $20 Come hang out with our friends and learn about some local and national breweries

What You Get (VIP):

  • 1 hour early access to the tasting area. Starts at 12pm
  • An exclusive tasting menu
  • 5 extra drink tickets
  • Souvenir tasting glass
  • Access to private tasting area
  • Live music and seating area

What You Get (GA):

  • Access to the tasting area from 1-8pm
  • Souvenir Tasting Glass
  • Access to private tasting area
  • Live music and seating area

All sales final, no refunds, no ticket redemption on unused tickets.

What's On Tap?

Coming soon!

About Our Beneficiary: West Lakeview Neighbors

Whether you are a resident or a visitor, welcome!  Come explore what our neighborhood has to offer.

West Lakeview Neighbors (WLVN) represents the residents of our unique and vibrant area of Lakeview. We are a growing neighborhood in the heart of Lakeview.

Our boundaries are: Irving Park (between Ravenswood and Ashland) and Addison (between Ashland and Racine) on the north; Belmont on the south; Racine on the east; and Ravenswood on the west. The group addresses zoning, traffic, liquor licenses, sidewalk cafés, and other issues affecting the neighborhood.  We advise the 44th and 47th Ward aldermen.

Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Norine Smyth at 312-799-0354 or Laura Wilke at 773-584-6669.

Vending Opportunities

We are now accepting vendor applications for Chicago Craft Beer Fest.

To start a new application or edit an existing application you've already started, click on the link below for the type of vendor application:

Non-Member Applicants

Application Links

Member Applicants (ONLY)

Please note: the applications below may only be accessed using a password provided by the Vending team. Please send an email to exhibitors@chicagoevents.com. Once your membership has been verified, you will be able to proceed.

If you've applied to multiple events, you can access your RegisterOne vendor profile here.