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.
Windy City Smokeout in Chicago is the five-day United Center parking-lot barbecue-and-country-music festival in July, with national pitmasters and two.
Dates and details checked May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Chicago around 8 to 12 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Windy City Smokeout runs 8 to 12 July. 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 · 1 hour
Discover the chilling side of Chicago on a haunted walking tour! Explore historic sites, hear spine-tingling tales, and meet ghostly mobsters. Join us for a night of t...
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.
Address: United Center parking lot, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
3-6 Sep 2027
Taste of Polonia
Polish
5-7 Jun 2027
Ribfest Chicago
Barbecue ribs
28-30 Aug 2027
Taste of Greektown
Greek
24-26 Jul 2027
Pierogi Fest
Pierogi and Polish-American
12-14 Jun 2027
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Swedish and Chicago street food
10-11 Jul 2027
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Garlic mushrooms, cheese fritters, brats, roasted nuts
31 Jul to 1 Aug 2027
Garden Walk Buffalo
Buffalo
17 Jul 2027
Honolulu Night Market Kakaako
Honolulu
25 Jul 2027
Manchester Craft Brew Festival
Manchester
10 Jul 2027
Parker County Peach Festival
Fort Worth
23 Jul to 18 Aug 2027
Sapporo Summer Festival
Sapporo
31 Jul to 3 Aug 2027
Taiwan Culinary Exhibition
Taipei
