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Windy City Smokeout 2023 in Chicago

June 6, 2023

Windy City Smokeout is an annual country music and barbecue festival hosted in the United Center parking lot from July 13-16. Known for its impressive lineup and mouthwatering barbecue offerings, this festival is beloved among fans of country music genre.

This year's event features nightly headliners Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker and Luke Bryan as nightly headliners, alongside Chris Lane, Dylan Scott, Jo Dee Messina of American Aquarium Jackson Dean & Tanner Adell among many more! Check out the full lineup here.

Music

Country music, craft beer and BBQ -- what could possibly be better? During the Windy City Smokeout festival's four days, country music fans can rock out to today's hottest acts while feasting on meaty delectations from some of Chicago's top barbecue pitmasters.

This year marks the festival's 10th anniversary and will take place from July 13-16 in the United Center parking lot, featuring some of country music's leading stars as well as newcomers. Headliners for each night of this five-day festival include Zach Bryan on Thursday, Darius Rucker on Friday, Luke Bryan on Saturday and Zac Brown Band on Sunday; other performers may include Luke Grimes, Randy Rogers Band American Aquarium Chris Lane Jo Dee Messina Jackson Dean among many more!

VIP pass holders will take advantage of exclusive amenities during the festival, including an elevated viewing area close to the stage, air-conditioned restrooms with complimentary mobile charging stations, and access to private cash bars. Tickets for both 4-day passes and single day tickets are now on sale.

BBQ

Windy City Smokeout brings together country music and barbecue into an exciting summer party held annually at Chicago's United Center parking lot between July 13-16, showcasing some of country's biggest stars along with up-and-coming talents. This year will feature some great performances, from some seasoned country stars to rising talents - something the festival does with great success each year!

Not only can you enjoy live music at this event, but you can also indulge in BBQ from some of Chicago's premier eateries such as Bub City, Lillie's Q and 17th Street Barbecue. Furthermore, several top pitmasters from across the nation attend and showcase their culinary prowess by serving ribs, brisket and more to attendees at this festival!

Last year's lineup featured Willie Nelson & Family, Turnpike Troubadours, Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert and Kip Moore as headliners, while this year the headliners are Zach Bryan on Thursday, Darius Rucker on Friday and Luke Bryan on Saturday as headliners with additional performances by Randy Rogers Band, Bailey Zimmerman American Aquarium Chris Lane Jo Dee Messina among many more! To purchase tickets click here! Winner(s) must comply with all requirements imposed by Station, venue promoter or sponsors/promoter or sponsors/promoter or sponsors/promoters/promoters/promoters/promoters/promoters/promoters/promoters/promoters/promoter or sponsors/promoter or sponsors/promoters or related travel providers/hotels or government authorities for receiving or using prizes before accepting or using said prizes or similar prize(s).

Beer

Windy City Smokeout 2023 in Chicago promises an unforgettable summertime experience, featuring country music, BBQ, and beer in one convenient package! Don't miss this premier outdoor country music and barbecue festival from July 13-16th in the United Center parking lot; featuring today's top country artists as well as emerging talent.

GRAMMY award winner Zac Brown Band, ACM and CMA award winner Darius Rucker and multi-platinum ACM and Grammy award winner Luke Bryan are just a few of the musical acts you can catch during this four-day festival. Indulge in exquisite barbeque from top pitmasters from across America and beyond!

Not only will there be plenty of delicious meats at the event, but craft beers from across the US will be on tap throughout the weekend, alongside soda and water beverages from various suppliers. In order to purchase beer at this event, participants must be 21 or over.

Merchandise

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On July 13-16, Chicago's United Center will once again play host to Chicago Country Music & BBQ Festival. This year's lineup features some of country music's biggest acts like Zach Bryan (Thursday), Darius Rucker (Friday), Luke Bryan (Saturday), and Zac Brown Band (Sunday).

Tickets to this popular Music Festivals event are on sale now and tend to sell quickly; so act fast if you want the experience. Floor seats and front row tickets provide unforgettable views; purchase Windy City Smokeout tickets from Vivid Seats with confidence thanks to our convenient return policy and industry-leading customer service team.

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