Museum of Contemporary Art - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
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Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Sloomoo Institute - Chicago - various times
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Fox Valley Mall - 2:00 PM
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Kress Creek Farms Park - 6:00 PM
Mussetter-Struble Theater - 7:00 PM
Trailside Museum of Natural History - 12:00 PM Pick
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Center - 5:00 PM
Carnivale - 5:00 PM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
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BBQ Music Fest
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BBQ chefs from around the country gather to grill ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, and other succulent delicacies at this three-day festival. Award-winning pitmasters battle local barbecue gurus to see whose ribs are the most irresistible.
BBQ lovers can taste and experience firsthand the fiery chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip, pork ribs, sausages, and sides (all available for purchase).
Other fun includes live music, dancing, cantinas, a live sports tent, a children’s stage featuring a magic show and balloon twisting on Saturday, a petting zoo, carnival rides, bounce houses, face painting, artisan exhibitions, an international food hall, a free souvenir e-photo, and more.
General admission does not include food or carnival rides. Menu items range from $2 - $25.
Parking is free.
Festival Hours:
Friday: 5pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm