9th Annual Chicago Rum Festival: April 26th

9th Annual Chicago Rum Festival Returns with a Focus on Education

April 26, 2025 at Logan Square Auditorium

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The 9th Annual Chicago Rum Fest brings together rum lovers and trade professionals from all over the country on April 26, 2025, at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647). This year’s event promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring premium rum expressions poured, speaker programing, entertainment, and more.

The USA is considered one of the most important countries in the entire rum industry. Before the American Revolution, rum was the most consumed spirit, and now experiencing a renaissance. The Rum Lab team produces the Puerto Rico Rum Festival “Taste of Rum”, Miami Rum Congress, California, New York, LA Rum Fest, San Francisco Rum Fest, and the Chicago Rum Festival. Each event attracts hundreds of people from trade, rum aficionados, tourists & locals. The state of Illinois is one of the largest rum consumer markets in the USA!

New this year, the DaiquiriMANIA (5:00pm – 7:00pm) session is open to general consumers interested in cocktails and learning will learn more about rum. DaiquiriMANIA is a new program TheRumLab will be launching in 2025 during the Intro to Rum Session, which will take place during the This session will be a vibrant celebration of the classic daiquiri cocktail, reimagined with a modern twist and set to the nostalgic beats of retro music. The concept should bring together rum enthusiasts, cocktail lovers, and music aficionados for a night of delicious drinks and unforgettable tunes. Price: Early Bird: $35.00 (limited quantity) | Regular Price: $45.00.

Featured Brands

LM&V – La Maison & Velier

Worthy Park

Saint James

Rhum Depaz

E. Leon Jimenes

Ron Viejo De Caldas

Shakara

Hampden Estate

Chairman’s Reserve

Rhum J.M

Bounty Saint Lucia Rum