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Windy City Smokeout
July 8 – 12, 2026 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Behind the smoke: Meet the Windy City Smokeout pitmasters
Chicago is known for our food scene, and that extends to our festivals. The annual Windy City Smokeout (July 12 –14) brings some of the world’s…
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