# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🐻🏈 BEAR DOWN, NEW LENOX!

It’s Week 2 and the Bears are HOME! Join us at Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 for Sunday football, good food, cold drinks and a great crowd as Chicago takes on Minnesota!

WEEK 2: VIKINGS @ BEARS
📅 Sunday, September 20
🏈 Kickoff: 12:00 PM
🍻 Tailgate starts: 11:00 AM

🌭 THIS WEEK’S FEATURED MENU

We’re keeping it Chicago for the Bears’ home game!

Chicago Polish Sausage with Peppers & Onions

We’ll provide the featured dish — you bring something to pass! Bring an appetizer, side, dessert, snack or one of your game-day favorites to add to the spread.

Many hands make light work!

🎟️ EVERY WEEK

Don’t forget to get in on the fun!

💰 50/50 Drawing — Support the Post and you could win!

🐻 Bears Jersey Raffle — We’re raffling off an official Bears jersey every week!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Bears gear.

Everyone is welcome — you do not need to be a Legion member to join us!

📍 Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977
14414 Ford Drive
New Lenox, IL 60451

🇺🇸 Thank you to our Veterans!
🐻⬇️ BEAR DOWN & GO BEARS!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-lenox/chicago-bears-tailgate-at-post-1977-vikings-vs-bears/200030659557136
- **Event Categories**: sports, art, fine-arts, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Lenox
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL
- **lat**: 41.48879
- **long**: -87.96676
- **full address**: 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears being held?
  - **A:** 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox, IL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears?
  - **A:** 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears is organized by American Legion Thomas Hartung Post 1977.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Lenox, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 🐻 Chicago Bears Tailgate at Post 1977 | Vikings vs. Bears sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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