Bucket Listers is excited to partner with 16 On Center and The Salt Shed to offer you exclusive ticket pricing:

Enjoy slices by: Eataly, Bonci, Nick & Vito's, Lou Malanati's, Publican, Pizza Friendly Pizza, Home Run Inn, Robert's, Levain Bakery, Manny's Deli, Pizza Lobo, Giaradano's, Paulie Gee & many more both iconic & new Chicago pizza locations.

🗓️ Schedule: 
Saturday, August 26th
Sunday, August 27th 
⏰ Schedule:
VIP: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Standard Admission and Kids: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 The Fairgrounds at The Salt Shed (Outdoor): 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago 60642

Standard Admission Includes ($95 per person):
- 10 slices from 20 different pizza vendors (two of which will be gluten-free/vegan)
- Samples from the Collab Lab
- Unlimited, complimentary soda, water, beer, wine & cocktails
- Unlimited, complimentary salads/sides and sweets
- Access to all panels, seminars and demos in the theater
- Pizza-themed merchants and artists
- Live performers and music
- Book signings

VIP Includes ($200 per person):
- Early entry, one hour before general admission
- 14 slices from 20 different pizza vendors (two of which will be gluten-free/vegan)
- Samples from the Collab Lab
- Unlimited, complimentary soda, water, beer, wine & cocktails
- Unlimited, complimentary salads/sides and sweets
- Unlimited, complimentary gelato in VIP lounge
- Reserved seating for all panels, seminars and demos in the theater
- Pizza-themed merchants and artists
- Exclusive VIP area with enhanced seating and shade
- Premium rooftop access with private bar
- Live performers and music
- Book signings

Kid Ticket (Ages 4-10) Includes ($65 per person):
- 6 "Festival Sized" slices from 20 different pizza vendors (two of which will be gluten-free/vegan)
- Unlimited, complimentary soda and water
- Unlimited, complimentary salads/sides and sweets
- Pizza-themed merchants and artists
- Live performers and music
- Book signings

About the event:

Celebrate the region’s vibrant pizza scene at the 2nd annual Pizza City Fest! Join 40 esteemed pizza makers and savor some delicious artisanal slices and delectable drinks. Check out the pizza-themed merch, meet renowned authors at book signings, and learn from the multiple demos and seminars available. Indulge in a weekend of pizza paradise, and get your tickets for Pizza City Fest in Chicago!




This is an all ages event. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to consume alcohol.
Kids 3 and under free with each ticketed adult
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
*A portion of every ticket sold benefits Slice Out Hunger and C-Cap (Careers Through Culinary Arts Programs)