Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Chicago Ale Fest is the early-June Grant Park craft-beer festival at Butler Field, with 200 breweries pouring, $50 general-admission and unlimited 2-oz pours.
Official site: thechicagobeerfestival.com
Dates and details checked May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Chicago around 1 to 2 June 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Chicago Ale Fest runs 1 to 2 June. These are the food tours and tastings in Chicago to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste the finest examples of Artisan, Neapolitan, Detroit Style, and Chicago deep-dish pizza on this professionally guided walking tour that takes you to highly-rated ...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Chicago’s trendiest dining scene on a guided walk. Taste chef-driven dishes, sip craft brews, and explore West Loop’s hidden gems.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Taste your way around the world on this Chicago bike & food tour! Ride through historic West Side neighborhoods & Lakefront Trail while sampling incredible global cuis...
Address: Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60601
11 Oct
Maxwell Street Market
Open-air market with food, crafts and live entertainment
23-26 Jul 2027
Fiesta del Sol
Mexican food festival, Pilsen
10-12 Sep 2027
Chicago German-American Oktoberfest
German food, beer, sausage
8-12 Jul 2027
Windy City Smokeout
Barbecue and country music
3-6 Sep 2027
Taste of Polonia
Polish
5-7 Jun 2027
Ribfest Chicago
Barbecue ribs
