Brace yourselves, country music fans and barbeque lovers — this summer, the award-winning Windy City Smokeout festival returns to Chicago’s United Center with big-name country artists and some of the best beer and barbeque in the nation. Held from Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, Windy City Smokeout will feature new talent and restaurants.
Bring your friends and wear your best country attire. | Courtesy of @windycitysmokeout
The festival has won the title of “Festival of the Year” two times from the Academy of Country Music, making it the premier outdoor country music and barbecue festival in the United States. Chicagoans have certainly not wasted any time getting their tickets, with four-day passes and weekend day-passes already sold out.
Award-winning country artists and new talent will perform over four days. | Courtesy of @windycitysmokeout
A top-tier country music lineup
Some of the hottest names in country music will perform at the festival including Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, Old Dominion, Dylan Gossett, Kane Brown, Megan Moroney, Jon Pardi, and Riley Green. See a preview of the band list on their website, with the full lineup still to come.
Bub City from Downtown Chicago will be one of thirty vendors. | Courtesy of @bubcity
Mouthwatering BBQ lineup
Pitmasters from around the country will provide world-class barbeque dishes, including several returning businesses. Highlights include Chicago’s own Bub City, Green Street Smoked Meats, Lexington Betty's Smokehouse, Chicago Q & Chef Art Smith's Reunion, Soul & Smoke, and Smoque BBQ. See the full list of pitmasters.
Pair world-class barbecue with an ice-cold beer this July. | Courtesy of @windycitysmokeout
Tickets going fast: 4-day & weekend passes sold out
General admission tickets for Thursday and Friday are still available and start at $70. Four-day and Thursday VIP tickets are also still available and start at $323. VIP includes access to:
Elevated and shaded viewing areas
Air-conditioned bathrooms
Private cash bars
Complimentary mobile charging stations
Express entry and exit
Cabanas are already sold out for the festival. | Courtesy of @windycitysmokeout
Four-day Platinum tickets and single-day Platinum passes for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday are available and start at $685. Platinum includes access to:
Deluxe climate-controlled upper deck and shaded viewing areas
Stage pit viewing
Top shelf beer/wine/cocktails
VIP parking with golf cart service to and from festival grounds
Air-conditioned bathrooms
Official welcome gift
Curated BBQ service in private dining area
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