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Enter To Win A Pair of Tickets to Windy City Smokeout ›
On July 03, 2019  ·  in Giveaway

Get ready for beer, barbecue, and country music, because Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago on Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14! New for this year, the festival has moved to the United Center Parking lot for more room, more food, and you guessed it: more barbecue.

The weekend lineup will feature country artists such as Chris Young, Old Dominion, Cole Swindell, Eli Young Band, and many more. And of course, we’re excited about the beer. In addition to crowd favorites like Budweiser, Bell’s, and Shiner, the Craft Beer section will be home to over 50 different beers including some rarities from several of our brewery partners.

Want to go for free? Of course you do. We’re giving away a pair of 3-day passes to you and a friend! Must be 21+ and must be able to pick up tickets at our West Loop office in Chicago. We’ll notify the winner via email on Tuesday, July 9. Read More


Win Tickets to Windy City Smokeout ›
On June 21, 2018  ·  in Giveaway

Windy City Smokeout Tickets

Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago July 13-15 with music from Brett Young, Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne and more! In addition to hosting some of country music’s best artists, Smokeout features the best in beer and barbecue, too. Over 50 craft beers will be available this year, including rarities from the likes of Boulevard, Shiner, Goose Island, Founders, Moody Tongue, and for one-weekend-only: Wicked Weed.

So if you’re a fan of country music, good food, and cold beer, LISTEN UP! We’re giving away a pair of Windy City Smokeout tickets, well — 3-day passes! — to one lucky winner. Must be 21 or older to enter; winner will be notified Tuesday, July 10 via email.

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Win Tickets To Windy City Smokeout! ›
On June 29, 2017  ·  in Giveaway

Nothing goes together in the summer like country music, barbecue, and cold beer. Windy City Smokeout comes back to town July 14-16 and we’re sending you and a friend to the festival with 3-day passes! Enjoy an incredible selection of over 50 different craft beers along with barbecue and country music from around the country. See the entire beer list and enter to win below. Winners will be notified via email on July 11. Must be 21+ to enter.

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Giveaway | Win Tickets to Windy City Smokeout! ›
On July 06, 2016  ·  in Giveaway

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What goes together with country music and barbecue? Well, beer, of course. Windy City Smokeout comes to town July 15-17 and we’re sending you and a friend to the festival with 3-day passes to enjoy the incredible beer selection alongside country beats and barbecue eats. See the entire beer list here and enter to win below. Must be 21+ to enter.

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Win Tickets To The Windy City Smokeout ›
On June 23, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight, Giveaway

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The Windy City Smokeout is a huge BBQ and country music blow out, featuring three days of live music, BBQ and, of course, great beer.

While taking in the sounds and sights, guests can enjoy the best of beer and BBQ from restaurants and breweries around the city and nationwide. From Bud Light to Goose Island, Chicago’s original craft brewery, to Shiner Bock, the legendary beer of Texas (and everything inbetween) there will be a beer for everyone to enjoy.  See below for the full list of participating breweries!

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