# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Grill Fest Chicago
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Europe's biggest BBQ festival is coming to Chicago! Big Grill Fest brings together some of the brightest names in live-fire cooking from Texas, Ireland and beyond for a weekend of dishes you'd normally have to travel the world to taste.
Sample hero dishes from BBQ Hall of Famers and rising pitmasters alike, including Austin's La Barbecue and CM Smokehouse, Atlanta's Michelin-recognized Heirloom Market BBQ, and international live-fire talent from London, Dublin and São Paulo. Don't miss the one-off collabs, including Brazil meeting Argentina on the grill and Korean-American BBQ crossing paths with Northern Thai fire. Round it out with live demos, cocktails, beer, wine and more.
Whether you're here for the smoke, the chefs or just a great weekend outdoors, Big Grill Fest Chicago brings it all together for an unforgettable feast.

📍 2555 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago
📅 Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30 — Noon to 10pm
🎟️ Early Bird GA from $27.88, VIP from $108.50
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/big-grill-fest-chicago/200030556430349
- **Event Categories**: festivals, meetups, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2555 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2003, United States
- **lat**: 41.92839
- **long**: -87.66809
- **full address**: 2555 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2003, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Grill Fest Chicago being held?
  - **A:** Big Grill Fest Chicago takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 2555 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2003, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Grill Fest Chicago?
  - **A:** Big Grill Fest Chicago is organized by Special Events Management.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Special Events Management's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Special Events Management a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Special Events Management has 376+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Special Events Management has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Grill Fest Chicago is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Grill Fest Chicago sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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