THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Music, Food, Brews Headline Weekend Fun List!

It wouldn’t be summer without our annual music, food, and brew festivals which, by the way, are headlining this weekend’s fun list. Come join us!
Showcasing the best up-and-coming music from around the world, the Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) on the Near West Side this Saturday and Sunday (gates open 12 p.m.). Plus, in between sets, attendees can check out Chicago’s best restaurants, an on-site vinyl shop, a posters fair, and so much more. In addition, this festival also hosts a lively marketplace in partnership with the Renegade Craft Fair showcasing today’s artists and modern makers from Chicago and beyond.
Chicago’s only beachfront music fest, Volleywood, takes place this Saturday at North Avenue Beach (1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Enjoy a day of live music, interactive experiences, and mouthwatering food from local vendors serving up the best bites Chicago has to offer. In addition, the Midwest’s biggest beach volleyball tournament will take place featuring over 300 teams that include some of the region’s top players. Tournament Teams will be guaranteed 3 matches of play, and fantastic prizes as well!
Returning for its 17th year, the Roscoe Village Burger Fest takes place this Saturday and Sunday (11 a.m.-10 p.m.) at 2000 West Belmont Avenue (Belmont and Damen Aves.) in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Besides enjoying succulent, beef patty cuisine from local restaurants preparing their own grilled creations, this fest boasts two stages of rockin’ music, arts & crafts, and an action-packed Kids’ Zone. Furthermore, visitors have the opportunity to vote for Chicago’s Best Burger winner. This mouth-watering event certainly goes to extraordinary lengths to impress burger aficionados!
Come experience the best of everything the River North neighborhood has to offer as they host their Taste of River North this Saturday and Sunday (11 a.m.-10 p.m.) at 627 North Wells Street (between Ontario St. and Chicago Ave.). This foodie fest offers spectacular food from River North restaurants along with tunes from local cover bands, artists, local merchants, and a family fun area. In addition, the 2nd annual Dog Parade will be held on Saturday, so be sure to sign up your furry friend in any of the following categories: Best in Show, Best Rescue, Best Large Breed, Best Small Breed, and Best Costume. Do you believe your fur baby has what it takes to strut its stuff!
Enjoy all the best and most authentic Latin cuisine Chicago has to offer at this year’s Tacos y Tamales Festival this Saturday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-9 p.m.) at West 16th Street and South Peoria Street in the Pilsen neighborhood. Guests can sample plenty of tacos and tamales from the city’s best Mexican restaurants using techniques from across Latin America. This food festival also features local merchant vendors, stunning art installations, a Modelo beer garden, and plenty of high energy live Latin music.
Malt Row, one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country, is hosting its annual Ravenswood On Tap this Saturday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-6 p.m.) at 4200 North Ravenswood Avenue (Ravenswood and Berteau Aves.) in the Lakeview neighborhood. In addition to spotlighting beers from Malt Row’s breweries, this event also features live music, delicious street food, local artists and artisans, axe-throwing, and more. This outdoor festival is all about local!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago