Food & Drink events in Chicago

Check out happening food & drink events all around Chicago, IL

Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 25 to 58

African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual.

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 am Union Park USD 20 to 145

Taste of Chicago

 Sat, 11 Jul at 05:00 am Chicago, Illinois, USA

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street

Wells Street Art Festival

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1306, United States

Taste of Randolph 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Andersonville Midsommarfest

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm 5200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640-2102, United States

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 05:00 pm Blue Island Ave & Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026

 Sat, 05 Sep at 01:00 pm Navy Pier USD 16 to 77

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Windy City Smokeout Festival

Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "The Return of the Daisy"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 2300 S Indiana Ave USD 0 to 87

Sixteen Candles at NORTHHALSTED MARKET DAYS! **Belmont Stage**

 Sun, 09 Aug at 08:00 pm Chicago Market Days

Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25) AE

 Sat, 25 Jul at 02:30 pm The Boss Bar USD 20 to 85

10th Annual Juneteenth Black Bar Crawl Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Jerk Villa Bar & Grill USD 23 to 269

WingOut Chicago 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 11:30 am Gallagher Way USD 25 to 161

INTL FESTIVAL OF LIFE( JSVFest- Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 pm Union Park USD 21 to 156

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at United Center

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm United Center

Horner BrewFest 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Horner (Henry) Park USD 17 to 54

Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers

 Fri, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Lakeview Taco Fest

 Fri, 21 Aug at 04:00 pm 3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States

Colombian Fest Chicago 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 01:00 pm Humboldt Park

2026 Chicago Ducky Derby

 Thu, 06 Aug at 10:00 am Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL, United States

Air & Water Show Oasis Viewing Party - (Saturday | 8/15)

 Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 am Shore Club USD 408 to 4,005

Second Hand Soul Band | Roscoe Village Burger Fest | Chicago | Fri Jul 17 | 6:00 pm

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm 2000 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6412, United States

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Friday at Windy City Smokeout Festival

 Fri, 10 Jul at 12:00 pm Windy City Smokeout Festival

Chicago Margarita Festival Season 12, "The Return of the Daisy"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am South Loop USD 13 to 66

Thai Festival Chicago 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 851 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL

Red, White and Cruise - Margaritaville 4th of July Event

 Sat, 04 Jul at 05:00 pm Margaritaville Chicago USD 357

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place Free

Dine Out On Broadway

 Fri, 12 Jun at 03:00 pm 3138 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

TBD/TBD

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

Illinois Food Truck & Craft Fest

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:30 am Navy Pier Free

WingOut Chicago 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 01:30 pm Gallagher Way Chicago

Ravenswood On Tap 2026 Presale Tickets

 Sat, 18 Jul at 12:00 pm Ravenswood On Tap USD 7 to 87

Michelada Fest Chicago

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Union Park USD 0 to 373

The Big Dig - North Ave Beach Party

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am North Avenue Beach USD 28 to 98

Air & Water Show Viewing Party - (Friday Preview | 8/14)

 Fri, 14 Aug at 11:00 am Shore Club USD 95 to 3,208

Panda Fest Chicago 2026

 Fri, 28 Aug at 04:00 pm Upper Hutchinson Field USD 13 to 42

Air & Water Show Viewing Party - (Sunday | 8/16)

 Sun, 16 Aug at 09:00 am Shore Club USD 95 to 3,436

PIQNIQ AT TASTE OF RANDOLPH

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm Taste of Randolph

Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 am St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Free

Third Coast Tattoo Show 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 0 to 559

CHICAGO Barre to Brunch presented by Anyday

 Sun, 28 Jun at 11:00 am Rockwell on the River USD 93

Chicago Whiskey Washback

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 86 to 135

MOTOBLOT #13 (Official)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois

Sixteen Candles at BURGER FEST! **DAMON STAGE**

 Sun, 19 Jul at 07:30 pm BurgerFest Roscoe Village

Jazzin' at the Shedd

 Wed, 03 Jun 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 180 N Stetson Ave Free

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Reggies

Chef BBQ 2026

 Thu, 10 Sep at 04:00 pm Green City Market Lincoln Park USD 211 to 3,500

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm KOVAL Store Free

3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 3701 S Martin Luther King Dr Free

CHINCHORREO EN WRIGLEYVILLE

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm Wrigleyville

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm 63rd Street Beach Free

Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 am 2300 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-2402, United States

In Conversation with Ina Garten at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Thu, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Malt Row on Damen Beer Stroll

 Wed, 24 Jun at 05:30 pm A variety of Damen Ave businesses USD 34 to 36

Second Hand Soul Band | Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest | Wrightwood Park | Fri Jun 26th 6:30p

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:30 pm 2555 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2003, United States

Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Weekend in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 25 to 31

Fulton Market Makers Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 916 W Fulton Market Free

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Ave & E Lake St, Chicago

All White Affair Yacht Party

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm 200 N Breakwater Access USD 45 to 535

LOS 90 - WORLD CUP

 Thu, 11 Jun at 12:00 pm Azul USD 0 to 23

ROOFTOP WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY ON THE RIVER

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:30 pm Azul USD 0 to 19

Ritmo del Mar

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

ECI TUESDAY MAMBO SALSA BACHATA & MORE at PIER 31 - 2026 (Year 12)

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm Pier 31

FREE SOX SUNDAY: Sox vs. Royals

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Reggies

Elvis Night @ Guaranteed Rate Field

 Fri, 21 Aug at 03:00 pm Rate Field USD 66

Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence

 Sat, 22 Aug at 09:00 am 1350 W Fulton Market USD 0 to 1,069

Fulton Market "Loop Da Loop" 5k Run + Street Festival

 Sun, 26 Jul at 08:00 am 954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607-1323, United States

Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included

 Sat, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 25 to 42

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn, Chicago - Tastings Included

 Sat, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 25 to 42

Summer Wine Festa

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm Eataly USD 73

Foodsprung’s Smash Sesh “Burger Edition”

 Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 pm Park & Field USD 86

Clink & Sip Festival 2026

 Sun, 20 Sep at 03:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 109 to 175

Juneteenth X Black Yacht Weekend Rooftop @ The Vu (22nd Floor) Chicago

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm VU Rooftop Bar USD 13 to 269

Wamono: The Art of Japanese Rare Groove

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Kamehachi USD 55 to 108

Sunset Picnic Club at Shore Club!

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:00 pm Shore Club USD 89

AN EVENING OF HIP-HOP & R&B ABOARD ANITA DEE ll YACHT

 Sun, 09 Aug at 06:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 67 to 616

37th Annual Real Men Cook: Real Men Needed

 Sun, 21 Jun at 03:00 pm The Quarry Event Center

Sushi Making With Chef Rocky - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

Summer Fridays: Vino Days Edition

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 26

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

 Thu, 01 Oct at 12:00 pm Chicago Free

Go Country Cruisin’ with Joe Nichols

 Tue, 10 Nov at 06:00 pm 600 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL

Club Capri: Chicago's #1 Rooftop Party Series At Castaway's Beach Club

 Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm Castaways Beach Club USD 31 to 78

Sunday Service at Shore Club Chicago

 Sun, 07 Jun at 11:00 am Shore Club USD 31

Connect with the Daily Grind Podcast at Coffee Fest Chicago!

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Hands-On Pasta Shaping Express Workshop

 Sat, 02 May Eataly Chicago USD 72

Just Released - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 10 to 76

Authentic Asian Dumplings - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Sunday 2026

 Sun, 26 Jul at 09:30 am Pullman Exhibit Hall USD 0 to 29

Juneteenth Extravaganza on Ellis 2026!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 am 1000 E 76th St Free

Faaji Fever: The Yacht Party

 Sun, 14 Jun at 04:00 pm 1559 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr USD 119 to 213

Copitas de Sol: A Spirited Mixer

 Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm National Museum of Mexican Art

Chicago Koreatown Presents: South Korea vs Mexico - Watch Party

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:30 pm Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar USD 0 to 10

Chicago's Annual Lesbian Makers Market!

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Color Club Free

Avia Popup - June 2026 - 8:30 Seating

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:30 pm The Dining Room at Tree Studios USD 106 to 235