Chicago’s Biggest Burger Festival is Back This July

It’s street fair season in Chicago — and one of the city’s favorite food fests is right around the corner! The 18th annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest is back this July, serving up more than a dozen food vendors, entertainment, and good times galore. Guests will enjoy mouthwatering bites from 13 local restaurants, along with art and retail vendors, two stages of live music, kid-friendly activities, and more. Here’s everything to know about this year’s event. When is Burger Fest? -------------------- The festival will take place from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. Daily hours are as follows: * Friday: 5-10 p.m. * Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. * Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Where is the festival? ---------------------- Burger Fest takes place in Roscoe Village along the Belmont Avenue corridor (2000 W. Belmont). Which local vendors are going? ------------------------------ This year’s vendor lists include some of the best burger joints from across the Windy City. The 2025 lineup includes the following: * Aussom Aussie BBQ * Byron’s Hot Dog * Bust Outs * Epic Burger * Cheesie’s Pub & Grub * Chicago Dog House * Fatso’s Last Stand * Lola’s Coney Island * Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant * Reggies Chicago * Robinson’s * The StopAlong * Tandoor Char House How much is admission? ---------------------- Burger Fest is free to enter with a suggested $10 donation. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, which supports the neighborhood’s small business economy. Learn more here. Source: https://secretchicago.com/roscoe-village-burger-fest-chicago-2025/