2019 Chicago Craft Beer and Pizza Festival

The phenomenon that is craft beers shows no sign of slowing. With Illinois alone home to more than 300 of the nation's 4,000-plus microbreweries, things have never been more 'hops' in!

Windy City brew lovers will again be in taste heaven when Chicago Craft Beer Fest returns for its 8th glorious year. 

Highlights include daily afternoon tastings where visitors who purchase a pass can sample from a pool of more than 70 specialty beers lovingly crafted by 35-plus local and national breweries. Tasting ticket holders are also encouraged to savor the day after the tastings to enjoy the great music acts and more as Craft Beer Fest is being held on Lincoln Ave between Roscoe and Addison.

Event Hours:

• General Event Hours: 12pm - 10pm Daily
• Private VIP Area Tasting Hours: 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 8pm Daily
• General Tasting Hours: 1pm - 8pm Daily

Daily Tasting Fees:

• GA Advance Tickets: $40 for 15 tickets*
• GA Day Of (if available): $50 for 15 tickets*
• VIP Advance Tickets: $50 for 20 tickets*
• VIP Day Of (if available): $60 for 20 tickets*
• Designated Driver: $20 Come hang out with our friends and learn about some local and national breweries 

What You Get (VIP):

• 25 tasting tickets
• 1 hour early access to general tasting area. From 12pm - 8pm
• Access to private VIP area with exclusive tastings menu only availble to our VIP guests (12pm-3pm & 5pm-8pm)
• Souvenir tasting glass
• Live music and seating area 

What You Get (GA):

• 20 tasting tickets
• Access to general area fom 1pm-8pm
• Souvenir tasting glass
• Live music and seating area 

Make sure to keep an eye on our webpage where you can keep up with the tasting selection.

All sales final, no refunds, no ticket redemption on unused tickets

About our Beneficiary: West Lakeview Neighbors 

Whether you are a resident or a visitor, welcome!  Come explore what our neighborhood has to offer.

West Lakeview Neighbors (WLVN) represents the residents of our unique and vibrant area of Lakeview. We are a growing neighborhood in the heart of Lakeview.

Our boundaries are: Irving Park (between Ravenswood and Ashland) and Addison (between Ashland and Racine) on the north; Belmont on the south; Racine on the east; and Ravenswood on the west. The group addresses zoning, traffic, liquor licenses, sidewalk cafés, and other issues affecting the neighborhood.  We advise the 44th and 47th Ward aldermen.

*Must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID to redeem. Unused drink tickets may not be returned or used at cash bars. Event is rain or shine.