# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chef BBQ 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Green City Market’s Chef BBQ is back for its 25th year! Celebrate Chicago’s top chefs, Midwest farmers, incredible food, craft drinks, and lAbout this EventGreen City Market’s Chef BBQ is back for its 25th year!One of Chicago’s most beloved and anticipated culinary events, Chef BBQ brings together the region’s top chefs, farmers, producers, brewers, distillers, winemakers, and food lovers for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of the Midwest harvest. From award-winning restaurants to rising culinary stars, chances are your favorite chef's favorite chef will be here.VIP guests enjoy early admission from 4:00–8:00 PM, while General Admission guests join the celebration from 5:00–8:00 PM. From award-winning restaurants to rising culinary stars, chances are your favorite chef's favorite chef will be here.This is not your typical food festival. Chef BBQ celebrates the relationships that make great food possible, bringing together the people who grow it, raise it, harvest it, cook it, pour it, and share it. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted using ingredients sourced directly from local farms and producers, showcasing the incredible bounty of the Midwest.Guests will enjoy unlimited tastings, craft cocktails, wine, beer, live-fire cooking, music, and the opportunity to connect with the chefs, farmers, and producers shaping our regional food system.New for 2026, our elevated VIP experience brings guests closer to the action with exclusive access to a dedicated VIP bar, specialty beverage offerings unavailable in General Admission, VIP restrooms, premium hospitality, and unique opportunities to engage with chefs, farmers, and producers throughout the evening.Whether you're a longtime Chef BBQ fan or joining us for the first time, this is the can't-miss food event of the season.Join us in celebrating the farmers, producers, chefs, and food community that make Chicago one of the greatest food cities in the world. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6e5b8d60-7959-11f1-986f-cf71295b98b4-rimg-w572-h740-dca7a6a7-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6ea25a60-7959-11f1-953d-3fe1f558711e-rimg-w592-h740-dc020203-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6ee94e70-7959-11f1-b650-c15703b55926-rimg-w572-h740-dc020303-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6f1b33e0-7959-11f1-953d-3fe1f558711e-rimg-w572-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6f7d5110-7959-11f1-b650-c15703b55926-rimg-w592-h740-dcf2f2f0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6fba5a10-7959-11f1-953d-3fe1f558711e-rimg-w493-h740-dc332c30-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6ff62a90-7959-11f1-986f-cf71295b98b4-rimg-w493-h740-dc191207-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/70350850-7959-11f1-b650-c15703b55926-rimg-w493-h740-dc050404-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/70725f70-7959-11f1-b650-c15703b55926-rimg-w493-h740-dc020101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/70a57d60-7959-11f1-953d-3fe1f558711e-rimg-w493-h740-dc050503-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chef-bbq-2026/100001990687977328 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_21_with_guardian - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Green City Market Lincoln Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 210.9, max: 3500, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Green City Market Lincoln Park - **lat**: 41.91518970000001 - **long**: -87.63387620000003 - **full address**: Green City Market Lincoln Park, 1817 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chef BBQ 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/642d6fa9c8d112c6b11e8c72a096798c3eae2a09334752d0ff952d62de92f56c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc282a27-gmir.jpg?v=1780258564 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chef BBQ 2026 being held? - **A:** Chef BBQ 2026 takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Green City Market Lincoln Park, 1817 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Chef BBQ 2026? - **A:** Chef BBQ 2026 is organized by Green City Market. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Chef BBQ 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. 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. 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