Windy City Smokeout

Chicago, IL · Food & Drink

When: July 7–11, 2027
Where: United Center parking lots, 1901 W Madison St · Chicago · IL
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

Windy City Smokeout combines a barbecue competition with a country music festival in the United Center parking lots. It has run since 2013 and expanded to a five day format in 2026, making it one of the largest country festivals in the Midwest. Exact 2027 dates had not been announced as of this listing.

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