Food & Drink Events in Chicago

36 real events — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

La Fête du Champagne Chicago

Avec River North (Grand Tasting & Gala); additional dinners at Le Mistral at S.K.Y., Obélix, RPM Steak & The Wiener's CircleThu Oct 22 – Sat Oct 24, 2026From $795 (Gala Dinner); other dinners priced separately, up to $1,650

Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn

Hubbard InnSat Oct 24, 2026Not listed — confirm with venue

Chili Cook-Off at Summer House Santa Monica

Summer House Santa Monica, 1954 N Halsted St.Thu Oct 29, 2026Ticketed via Tock

Chicago Pizza Summit (10th Anniversary)

Venue TBATue Nov 3, 2026Not yet announced

The Lineup (Resy x Elena Besser Chef Dinner Series)

Ravenswood Event CenterTue Nov 5 (Derek Serrano, Mi Tocaya Antojería), Tue Nov 12 (Colin McHugh, Oriole) & Tue Nov 19, 2026 (Luis Diaz, Giant — third date inferred from the biweekly pattern, not independently confirmed)Ticketed via Resy

bar Berria x Tina Marino Collaboration Dinner

bar BerriaFri Nov 6 & Sat Nov 7, 2026$135 per person

Elf'd Up

Stretch Bar & GrillOpens Fri Nov 7, 2026 (through early January 2027 — sources disagree on the exact closing date; confirm before you go)No cover (pay per drink/item)

Chicago Fall Wine Stroll

Lincoln Square (multiple participating businesses along W. Lawrence Ave)Thu Nov 12, 2026Not yet posted for fall 2026 (spring edition ran $60 + fees); online sales only, none day-of

FOBAB (Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer)

Credit Union 1 ArenaFri–Sat Nov 13–14, 2026$85 per session

Simply Ina: An Evening with Ina Garten

Auditorium TheatreThu Nov 19, 2026From $98

Napa Producers Night

RPM Events, 317 N Clark St.Thu Nov 19, 2026$125

Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Chicago

The Peninsula ChicagoExpected Fri Nov 27, 2026 – early Jan 2027 (the day-after-Thanksgiving start has held for the 2024 and 2025 seasons; exact 2026 dates not yet announced)Expected ~$125–150+ per person

Cookie Walk and Craft Fair (Bartlett)

Journey of Hope Bartlett Campus, 751 W Army Trail Rd.Sat Dec 5, 2026Free admission (cookies/crafts sold separately)

Clark Street Cookie Crawl

Clark St. (Fullerton to Diversey)Sun Dec 6, 2026$30 general / $45 boozy

Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival

Kings Dining & EntertainmentSat Jan 23, 2027From roughly $13+ (based on last year — confirm current price)

Ribfest Chicago

Lincoln Ave. (Irving Park Rd. to Hutchinson)Expected Fri–Sun June 4–6, 2027 (2026 ran June 5–7 — 2027 dates not yet formally confirmed)$10 suggested donation

Windy City Smokeout

United Center (outdoor lots)Thu–Sun July 8–11, 2027Not yet listed — check windycitysmokeout.com

Beer Fest at Time Out Market Chicago

Time Out Market Chicago, 916 W Fulton MarketExpected Nov 2026 (this exact format ran Nov 7 in a recent year; 2026's date not independently confirmed — some sourcing may be stale from 2024)$15

Chicago Beer Festival

Field MuseumExpected late Feb 2027 (2026 ran Feb 28 — 2027 date not yet formally confirmed)$60 general / $75 early admission

Chicago Restaurant Week 2027

Citywide — participating restaurantsJan 22 – Feb 7, 2027 (20th anniversary edition)Fixed-price menus, set per restaurant

Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off (Homewood)

Martin Ave. (Hickory Rd. to Ridge Rd.)Expected Oct 2027 (2026 ran Sat Oct 10; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Flavors of Albany Park

North River Commission, 3403 W. Lawrence Ave.Expected late June 2027 (2026 ran Wed Jun 24, with an after-party 7–9 PM; running since at least 2009; exact 2027 date not yet announced)~$30 adult / ~$20 student / ~$15 child (historical pricing; exact price not independently confirmed)

Fulton Market Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest Nation)

171 N Peoria StSept 17 – Oct 24/26, 2026Ticketed, price TBD

James Beard Awards Week

Lyric Opera House & venues citywideExpected mid-June 2027 (exact 2027 date not yet announced — 2026 ceremony was June 15)Ceremony sold out to industry; satellite events $175+

Jeff Fest (Chicago Italian Beef Fest)

Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Ave.Expected late Jul/early Aug 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, Jul 31–Aug 2; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food a la carte)

Sabor Fest

18th St. & Halsted St.Expected late Sept 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, Sep 25–27; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Suggested $5 donation

Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl

Southport CorridorExpected early Dec 2026, Friday evening (exact date not yet announced — recent years ran the first Friday of December)Free to stroll; drink/shop specials vary

Taste of Arlington Heights (Harmony Fest)

Harmony ParkExpected early Oct 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat, Oct 2–3; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (food a la carte)

Taste of Des Plaines

Ellinwood St. (Metra station to Public Library)Expected mid-June 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat, Jun 19–20; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food/drink a la carte)

Taste of Greektown

Halsted St. (Adams to Van Buren)Expected late Aug 2027 (the 36th annual ran Fri–Sun, Aug 28–30, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (suggested donation)

Taste of Highland Park

Port Clinton SquareExpected mid-June 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat, Jun 19–20; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food a la carte)

Taste of Orland Park

Village Green, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave.Expected late July/early Aug 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, Jul 31–Aug 2; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food a la carte)

Taste of Park Ridge

Summit of Uptown, Summit Ave.Expected mid-July 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sat, Jul 9–11; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food a la carte)

Taste of Randolph

Randolph St. (near 900 W.)Expected mid-to-late June 2027 (2026 ran June 19–21 — 2027 dates not yet confirmed)Free

Windy City Hot Dog Fest

Six Corners, 4000 N. Milwaukee Ave.Expected late May 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, May 29–31; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food a la carte)

World Food Fair (South Barrington)

67 Algonquin Rd.Expected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Sun Aug 23; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free admission (food a la carte)