Chicago is home to some famous food fests. But you need a drink to go with all that grub! Check out these upcoming summer drink fests, events, and tastings 🥂
Juiced in July
- 🍷 Wine Fest on the Beach | July 10 | Shore Club | North Avenue Beach | $31+
- An evening of wine tasting on the lakefront … during golden hour.
- 🍺 Horner BrewFest 2025 | July 18 | Horner Park | Irving Park | $17+
- Four hours of craft beer tasting, food trucks, and live music.
- 🍹 Mocktails and More | July 18 | The Morton Arboretum | Lisle | $55
- Yes, non-drinkers get fests too! This ticket doubles as a trip to the Morton Arboretum and includes unlimited tastings.
- 🍺 Ravenswood On Tap 2025 | July 19-20 | Ravenswood | $33+
- The Ravenswood Corridor is known as “Malt Row” for a reason: Nine brewers and distillers call the stretch home. Now, they’re coming together for a two-day fest.
- 🍷 Summer Wine Fest | July 25 | Lincoln Park Zoo | $57+
- Lincoln Park Zoo’s Wine Fest doubles as a garden party. Stroll through the Zoo’s lush greenery while sampling over 50 varietals from 20 wineries.
- 🍷 Uncorked: The Forge Wine Festival | July 26 | The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines | Lemont | $60+
- Sip on 20 one-ounce wine pours in a state-of-the-art adventure park.
Sauced in August
- 🥫 Bloody Mary Fest | Aug. 17 | Everts Park | Highwood
- Real bloody Mary lovers might want to venture into the burbs for this celebration of bloody mixology. Micheladas, red snappers, bloody Marias, and of course the OG blend, are all on the menu.
- 🍷 Wine Fest on the Beach | Aug. 20 | Shore Club | North Avenue Beach | $31+
- An evening of wine tasting on the lakefront … during golden hour.
- 🍷 Summer Wine Down | Aug. 23 | Gallagher Way | Wrigleyville | Free+
- This party in front of Wrigley Field will feature live music, floral bouquet arranging, and wines to sample. It’s free to attend, but tasting passes start at $50.
- 🥃 2025 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival | Aug. 23 | Galleria Chicago | Near North Side | $18+
- There’s various levels of tickets available to taste over 20 types of whiskey at this Social Scene event.
- 🍷 Sangria Festival Chicago | Aug. 23-24 | Humboldt Park | $28+
- Chicago’s annual Sangria Festival returns for its 10th year in the heart of Humboldt Park. A portion proceeds go to support the Tu Casa Project and San Lucas Church’s Hot Meals Program.
Flushed in the Fall
- 🍷 Clink & Sip Festival | Sept. 21 | Morgan MFG | Fulton Market | $109+
- Clink 2025 is celebrating BIPOC members of the wine industry, particularly women. It’s a networking opportunity — and a VIP party.
- 🍺 11th Annual Berwyn Brewfest | Sept. 27 | Proksa Park | Berwyn | $15+
- This suburban fest returns for another year of beer tastings, live entertainment, and brewing awards.
- 🍾 Chicago Spritz Fest | Oct. 4 | I|O Godfrey Rooftop | River North | $31+
- There’s more than just Aperol Spritz at this bubbly-inspired tasting night. Also, freebie giveaways.
- 🍺 2025 Chicago Beer Fest | Oct. 4 | The Field Museum | $69+
- It’s “Night at the Museum” for the 21+ crowd, featuring 65 breweries. Attendees get 40 tasting vouchers.
- 🍺 Oktoberfest | Sept. 5-7 | Lincoln Square
- Celebrating German culture means celebrating beer culture. No one in Chicago does it better than Lincoln Square.
Ongoing Events
- 🥂 Bottomless deals on the Riverwalk!
- Margaritas on Wednesdays and mimosas on Saturdays, and sangria on Sundays. Prices range, but there are early bird specials.
- 🍾 Chicago Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise | Most Sundays | Navy Pier | $110
- The two-hour cruise includes a brunch buffet and a live DJ.
- 🍻 Kolsch Service | Salt Shed Pub | Goose Island | Sundays
- Goose Island has yet to announce 2025 block party plans, but you can partake in this German Kolsch tradition for $3 a pour.
