Windy City Smokeout, the award-winning country music and barbecue festival, returns to Chicago next week July 10–13, 2025, just outside the United Center!
Produced by Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, this four-day event brings together 20+ national artists—including Grammy- and ACM-winning headliners Kane Brown, Jon Pardi, Old Dominion and Bailey Zimmerman—with 20+ Michelin- and James Beard–recognized pitmasters for an unforgettable fusion of music and food.
This one-of-a-kind festival—now a summertime staple in Chicago, draws up to 20–25k guests per day.
2025 Lineup Highlights:
Thursday, July 10: Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, DJ Sommer Ray, Shane Smith & The Saints, Bayker Blankenship, Angel White
Friday, July 11: Old Dominion, Dylan Gossett, Josh Meloy, Lauren Watkins, Maggie Antone
Saturday, July 12: Kane Brown, Megan Moroney, Charles Wesley Godwin, Austin Snell, Kashus Culpepper
Sunday, July 13: Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Sam Barber, Josh Ross
BBQ Teams From Across the Country:
Get ready to eat your way through BBQ menu staples from 20+ of the best pitmasters in the country. View pitmaster lineup HERE.
New Sponsors & Activation Highlights:
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Tecovas – Western boot bar with on-site leather branding and giveaways
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Dunkin’ – Coffee and bites from the fan-favorite brand
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Aviation Gin – Crisp gin cocktails like the Southside and Aviation & Tonic in a sleek bar setting
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Flecha Azul Tequila – Co-founded by Mark Wahlberg, bringing an elevated tequila lounge featuring flavored margaritas, lawn games, a swing bar, and Federales “Ring the Bell” ice shots
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Goodwipes – On-site essentials for staying refreshed
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LIV Golf – Engaging lifestyle activation from the global golf league
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Chicago staples:
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Butch McGuire’s – Classic Gold Coast tavern joins the food lineup
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Pizzeria Portofino – Riverfront pizza favorite brings signature pies to the fest
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Windy City Smokeout takes place Thursday, July 10 from 2 PM – 10 PM; Friday, July 11 from 2 PM – 10 PM.; Saturday, July 12 from 1 PM – 10 PM.; and Sunday, July 13 from 1 PM – 10 PM. Passes and single day wristbands for the 2025 festival are available at www.windycitysmokeout.com.
For more information on Windy City Smokeout, be sure to follow on Instagram at @WindyCitySmokeout and TikTok at @WindyCitySmokeout.
