Food & Drink Events in Chicago

17 real events — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

Whisky Jewbilee Chicago 2026

Artifact EventsThu Oct 15, 2026Not listed

International Wine and Spirits Trade Show

Navy PierOct 18–19, 2026Not listed (trade-focused)

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 Pizza Summit (10th Anniversary)

Venue TBATue Nov 3, 2026Not yet announced

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

Clark Street Cookie Crawl

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

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

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 restaurantsTBA — 2027 dates not yet announced (2026 ran Jan 23 – Feb 8)Fixed-price menus, set per restaurant

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+

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