Chicago Experiences
Ribfest Chicago - Whiskey Tastings + VIP Lounge Tickets
Multiple locations
food & drink
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About the experience
- Whiskey Tasting: Starting at $43 per person (including fees)
- ONE DAY PASS | VIP: Starting at $53.50 per person (including fees)
- TWO DAY PASS | VIP: Starting at $79.75 per person (including fees)
* Add a Whiskey Tasting to your VIP ticket for $30 per person!
🗓️ Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th
⏰ Schedule:
- Fridays: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 4100 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
👤 This event is all ages. Children enter for free.
Admission:
We request a suggested donation at the gate.
Proceeds from the gate donations are invested right back into the Northcenter community and help support local schools and nonprofit organizations, economic development and greening efforts. To date, the fest has provided nearly $400,000 in direct funding to these worthy causes.
Street festivals are non profit fundraisers, not city funded events.
Your Whiskey Tasting Ticket Includes:
- Access to the festival
- Sample 16 different whiskeys and bourbons
*Saturday 1:00 PM -3:00 PM tasting includes a tasting glass and an elevated experience with local whiskey purveyors!
Your 1- Day VIP pass includes:
- VIP Lounge access with private seating, bathroom, charging stations and swag bag
- Official Ribfest Chicago 2025 T-Shirt
- 2 DAILY drink tickets
- Fast pass line access to Belle Plaine / Middle beer booth
Your 2- Day VIP pass includes:
- VIP Lounge access with private seating, bathroom, charging stations and swag bag
- Official Ribfest Chicago 2025 T-Shirt
- 2 DAILY drink tickets (4 total with this package)
- Fast pass line access to Belle Plaine / Middle beer booth
About the event:
🔥 Get Ready to Go HOG WILD at Ribfest Chicago 2025! 🍖🎉
Two great options that pair perfectly with the ribs, live entertainment and more at Ribfest Chicago:
Kick up your experience with our VIP package! Select a one or two day experience, head to the VIP Lounge Tent and take a seat, use the VIP bathroom, charge your phone, 2 complimentary drinks, an official 2025 Ribfest Chicago T-shirt and fast pass access to additional beverages at the middle beverage tent.
Prepare your taste buds for top BBQ vendors serving up racks of their juiciest, most flavorful ribs and sides. And don’t forget—the competition is fierce, with vendors battling for the coveted Best of Ribfest Chicago titles:
👨⚖️ Celebrity Judges’ Pick – Chosen by a panel of food experts and special guests!
🐷 HOG WILD Fun Returns! – The community stage in Town Square is back with exciting performances!
🎸 Live Music – Rock, blues, and everything in between on multiple stages!
👧 Huge Kids’ Area – Perfect for families with activities, games, and entertainment!
🥃 VIP Lounge & Whiskey/Bourbon Tastings – Exclusive experiences for those looking to sip and savor!
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