Special Events Management

Special Events Management From street fairs and runs/walks to other great happenings, we produce events that make nearly two million people smile every year!

07/28/2026

🥖 Chicago’s favorite sandwich takes center stage!

Come hungry and taste Italian beef from Bust Outs, Byron’s Hot Dogs, Carm’s Little Italy, Chef Ciccio, Frannie’s Beef and Catering, Genoa Italian Concessions, Leona’s Restaurant and Trogo Kitchen Market. Try your favorites dipped, dry or loaded with peppers—then vote for the best beef at the fest! 🤤🌶️

📍 Jefferson Memorial Park
📅 July 31–August 2
🎟️ Grab your advance tickets now!

07/28/2026

🍸 SIX BARTENDERS. SIX COCKTAILS. ONE WINNER. 🍸

Join us for the “Best of Lincoln Park” Cocktail Competition at Taste of Lincoln Avenue on Friday, July 24, from 6–8 p.m.!

Sip six original, sample-sized cocktails created by talented local bartenders, then help decide who deserves to be crowned the best in Lincoln Park. Expect creative ingredients, unexpected flavor combinations and plenty of friendly competition. 🏆

🎟️ Your ticket includes six cocktail samples
📅 Friday, July 24 | 6–8 p.m.
🔞 Must be 21 or older

Tickets are limited—buy yours before they sell out!

07/27/2026

🔥 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON—CHICAGO ITALIAN BEEF FEST IS JUST DAYS AWAY!

Get ready for a weekend packed with legendary Italian beef vendors, two stages of live music, cold drinks and family fun at Jefferson Memorial Park. Come hungry, taste your way through the fest and vote for your favorite beef! 🥖🌶️🎶

📅 July 31–August 2
🎟️ Grab your advance tickets now!

07/26/2026

🎶 Two stages. Three days. Nonstop live music!

Catch Sixteen Candles, Without U2, Simply Elton, The PriSSillas, The Birkenrocks, The Chicago Experience and more at Chicago Italian Beef Fest.

Grab an Italian beef and enjoy the music all weekend long! 🎸

📅 July 31–August 2
🎟️ Advance tickets are on sale now!

07/26/2026

SUNDAY’S MUSIC LINEUP BRINGS THE ENERGY! 🎶

Catch Nikki O’Neill Band, Love in October, Fletcher Rockwell and Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press on the Main Stage, plus Brian Hoyt and Brendan Kelly at the Irish Eyes Stage.

📅 Sunday, July 26
📍 Taste of Lincoln Avenue

07/25/2026

🎶 SATURDAY’S MUSIC LINEUP IS STACKED! 🎶

Catch Our Name Is Jonas, Li’l Ed & The Blues Imperials and Sixteen Candles on the Main Stage, plus James Gedda, Molly Adamson and Dylan Hankey at the Irish Eyes Stage.

📅 Saturday, July 25
📍 Taste of Lincoln Avenue

07/24/2026

🔥🍖 Chicago, get ready — Big Grill Fest is coming to Wrightwood Park this August, and it's bringing the ultimate live-fire BBQ experience straight to your backyard!
Grab your crew and come hungry: this is a full weekend packed with world-class pitmasters showing off their live-fire skills, smoky demos, ice-cold drinks, and serious BBQ flavor you won't find anywhere else in the city. Whether you're a die-hard grill fanatic or just love a good excuse to eat great food outdoors with friends, this one's for you.
Tickets are limited and this festival has a track record of selling out — don't wait to lock yours in. Tap the link to grab your tickets now 🎟️🔥

07/24/2026

🎶 FRIDAY NIGHT STARTS HERE! 🎶

Kick off Taste of Lincoln Avenue, presented by Wells Fargo, with an evening of live music and nonstop summer energy!

🔥 5:45 PM — Stache
🎤 8:00 PM — Maggie Speaks

From crowd-favorite hits to a high-energy closing set, Friday’s lineup is ready to turn Lincoln Avenue into one big street party. Grab your crew, get there early and start the weekend dancing!

📅 Friday, July 24
📍 Main Stage at Fullerton

07/23/2026

🍖 Chicago’s most iconic sandwich is finally getting its own festival!

Get ready to sample Italian beef from some of Chicagoland’s favorite spots, vote for the best, catch live music on two stages and enjoy a huge kids’ area at the inaugural Chicago Italian Beef Fest. 🎶🌶️

🎟️ Advance tickets are on sale now—grab yours before the first beef is dipped!

📍 Jefferson Memorial Park
📅 July 31–August 2

07/22/2026

⏳ 2 days out ⏳

Taste of Lincoln Avenue is back Friday–Sunday (July 24–26) and it’s giving peak summer energy ☀️

🎶 Live music all day, every day
🍷 Wine + 🥃 whiskey tastings (we’re in)
🍔 Local eats that hit
🎨 Arts Market • 👧 Kids Zone • 🐶 dog-friendly vibes

42 years in and still a staple—don’t sleep on this one.

📍 Lincoln Ave. (Fullerton → Wrightwood)

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17738683010

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