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    Ericka G.

    I wish I had come years ago when it was larger. I heard so many great things! But I hear it took a turn after the pandemic. Manufacturers did have games, wasn't any manufacturer, car swag to buy, no concept cars, no food options, nothing for the kids, not all manufacturers were present.... There were high end cars when you first entered. I flew my nephew all the way from Maryland only for it to be whomp, whomp, whomp. We made it fun but honestly, it wasn't. Was hoping to make it a thing but given how lackluster... it was a one and done occasion.

    Jaymz B.

    I loved every moment of being at the auto show in Chicago IL 2025! I had a blast going there and I was so excited to get there that I got a speeding ticket on the last night of the event. Next time I go I do my best not to go too damn fast. Very interesting and innovative vehicles and new prototypes. Even US Army and Marine recruiters were there offering $50,000 sign on bonuses. I would sign up if they give me $50,000... But I already served and I am not sure they would want me back after all the shit I have been through in military and civilian life. But if they show up to my home and hand me $50,000... I will join U.S. ARMY, again.

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    Ernie H.

    No Mazda, No Mercedes, No Porsche, No Infinity, No Lincoln, No Audi, need I say more. At least the parking is only $16. One nice thing is with all the extra space they have more tracks for you to ride the vehicle. I do need to mention they had the New Lamborghini Countach. 1 out of 50 produced. Special mention also goes to the matte white Maserati MC20 - looked really sweet.

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    Bob K.

    Great time at the first look for charity! It's an event where you raise money for a 5013c and then get dressed up and get to see the cars before the general public. Hopefully this Friday I'll bring the family because I really want to see the 2022 Toyota siennas

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    Borgie D.

    Sorry after years of attending this show, I am now going to assess ever returning. Show was minuscule compared to previous years and the ticket price went up again. This year's show was only 1/2 the area with NUMEROUS vehicles not participating this year in addition to all of Stellantis makes and models. Only highlight was seeing the new VW van. As mentioned in other reviews, the other half of the floor was occupied by non related vendors such as Weber grills! Really, I own a great Weber grill but am not paying to see the grills at the Chicago Auto Show. By experiencing this last stand of an auto show I can only assume the world's auto makers are heading to online website vehicle experiences and just in time vehicle ordering for their future marketing. Oh well, just like the destruction of college football, the great Chicago Auto Show is now a thing of the past!

    Ford test drive (passenger)
    Jacqueline B.

    I am not really a 'car person' or a driver but I enjoy the different ways they can be built and enjoyed. The indoor driving 'samples' in the Jeeps are fun! If possible eat or drink first, concessions are kinda expensive in this place, but the Ryda's fudge is hard to resist, and there are vending machines too.The better bathrooms are near the McDonald's, downstairs on the other side. For those who have a clean record and awant to avoid the crowds, there are test drives that Ford and other companies do. It's free and they hold them in a few areas. Some companies have prizes, like a Starbucks gift card. Try going after 4pm on weekdays to avoid field trips.

    Jane V.

    We love attending the Chicago Auto Show every year. It is so much fun seeing what is new as well as what is old in the automobile industry. From the unusual and expensive to the classic and reasonable, the show is entertaining for all ages. The Chicago Auto Show has the distinction of being the largest auto show in North America. There are 4 exhibits where you can ride along on test tracks, special appearances and events take place every day, check their event schedule for more information. There are 7 or 8 car manufacturers offering ride and drive experiences, sign up early for these. You can make a Chevy Silverado out of legos, drive a remote control car, check out VR driving at 2 different car manufacturers, play games for giveaways, get celebrity autographs (on certain days) and best of all, check out all of the CARS! The 2019 Chicago Auto Show runs February 9th through the 18th. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the exception of Presidents Day, Feb. 18, when the doors close at 8 p.m. #CAS19 Ticket prices are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors aged 62 or older, $7 for children ages 7-12 and free admission for children 6 and younger when they accompany a paying adult. I would suggest googling free and/or discounted tickets as there usually are some deals online every year. Special-themed days include Sports Team Pride Day on Feb. 11, Women's Day on Feb. 12, Hispanic Heritage Day on Feb. 15, Chicago Friday Night Flights on Feb. 15, A Safe Haven Chicago Auto Show Food Drive Feb. 13-15 and Family Day on Feb. 18. The new car models that were presented at this year's media preview are: 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Italia 2019 Cadillac XT5 Sport 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2019 Chrysler Pacifica 35th Anniversary Edition 2019 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson by Tuscany 2020 GMC Sierra HD 2020 Kia Sportage 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport 2019 Ram 1500 Multifunction Tailgate 2019 Ram Chassis Cab 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Toyota RAV4 Off-Road 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro 2020 Toyota Tacoma 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GL1 We usually go a couple of times for the media preview and during the public show also. My favorite area is the Super Car Gallery (luxury cars), a person can dream can't she? For more information on the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, you can visit www.ChicagoAutoShow.com.

    Otto V.

    The 2019 Chicago Auto Show #CAS19 will be open to the public starting sat 2/9/19. As the biggest in the country, it needs no introduction; with over a million square feet and about a thousand cars on display, it's every car enthusiast paradise, and an easy way to compare brands, options and price for consumers. The show features some interactive exhibits and activities to entertain the entire family. Dodge Ram Jeep and Range Rover have driving tracks demonstrating each brand's off-road ability. Chevrolet virtual dynamics lab gives attendees a virtual test drive of some of their vehicles. Illinois residents can renew their driver's license at the Secretary of State booth and register to vote at the same time. As in all tourist areas, food and snacks can be pricey on the floor show; the Plate Room Food Court is a good option for those willing to step out of the show. So if a new car is in your future, visiting #CAS19 maybe the best way to make a selection.

    Charmaine D.

    We parked in Lot B which costs $16. It's an outdoor lot but they had a school bus shuttle that dropped us off right where we needed to go. Ive been to Chicago Auto shows in the past and this one was quite small. It was only on one floor in one room. You won't find Honda, Mazda, Mercedes, Audi, Acura, or Tesla there. I always loved seeing concept cars but there weren't as many as Id hope. Lots of security but they weren't ensuring masks were worn. At least you needed to show a vaccination card to enter the food court area. Unfortunately that area was small, tables limited, and the only choice for food was Connies Pizza or Gelato. They also had Goose Island serving beer. I know its hard to compare this year to previous years but hopefully it'll go back to that awesome BIG event next year.

    Phil S.

    02/18/19 (Presidents Day) - I love looking at all the beautiful new cars, but I wonder why do I torture myself especially since I just got a car about 2 weeks ago. It's like look, but don't touch. I must be a masochist. There were some beautiful sleek models and some of them are cars. Actually I was impressed by many of the new cars as some of the auto manufacturers are really stepping up their design. All the major car manufacturers were there w/their latest and greatest. Domestic, Japanese, German, Korean, Italian, British......too many toys. As usual the different car models were on display w/some of the futuristic concept cars. I think my favorite car at the show was the Audi R8 V10 and at a mere $219K I bought one for me and one for my wife now all I need to do is to break the news to her and tell her I sold the house to buy it. lol I would be willing to settle for a Nissan GTR or a Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera. Yeah that's me always willing to compromise. Hey it never hurts to dream.

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    Great experience, not as much merch as expected but was a pleasure to get to visit the event this year.

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    Fiesta del Sol - A super large tamale! This was at least 3-4 servings for $12.00.

    Fiesta del Sol

    4.3(12 reviews)
    3.1 miPilsen

    The last time we visited Chicago a few years ago, we attended and really liked the Tacos y Tamales…read morefestival. This year we found we'd missed that event, but Fiesta del Sol, supposedly the largest Latin festival of its kind in the USA, would be happening during our trip instead, and both of those events take place in the exact same area of the Pilsen neighborhood. We took an Uber here on Saturday afternoon to check it out, eat some authentic Mexican food and enjoy the music and folkloric performances. This festival features streets lined with vendors selling food and merchandise, they had 2 performance stages with live bands, a grassy area with a DJ spinning, and a 2 block-long section that was set up like a carnival midway with games of chance, thrill rides and amusements. Visiting Fiesta del Sol was a good way to spend a few hours, enjoy some good food and entertainment and best of all, admission was completely free. Do know that the food at some booths is better quality than others and if I were to attend this festival again, I'd walk around and look at everything before deciding where and what to eat. Some vendors, for instance, were cooking their meat and preparing items fresh, including one stand that was grilling steak and turkey legs over an open wood fire, while others had pre-cooked everything and were taking items out of a cooler and reheating them as customers ordered - and to us, the pre-cooked options lacked flavor. Another thing to note is that Fiesta del Sol was a "dry" event with no alcohol sales. Even booths selling things like pina coladas and micheladas were selling non-alcohol versions. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but those planning to have a cold beer while enjoying the music on a hot summer day or to come and party it up with a few drinks, won't be able to do that here.

    I rarely get opportunities to go to festivals in the summertime due to my busy schedule but this…read moreyear I've managed to go to two; Fiesta del Sol being one of them. It's a big event that has gone on for over 50 years. The vendor list is extensive with blocks upon blocks of rides, sponsors, food tents and games. There were a few craft vendors although I would've liked to have seen more craft tents like textiles and ceramics. I was able to catch a few dance performances while eating what I purchased at the tents on the lawn. Pricing for food items varies. Some tents had good deals on stuff, others not so much. For instance, I got a large tamale for $12 that was at least 3-4 servings which I felt was good value. Other tents simply price gouged. I paid $10 for a melon agua fresca that although was on the large side didn't really feel like it was worth the $10. Also, a single quesabirria which appeared to be 4 inches in length cost me $5 each. Tasty but pricey. I also learned that this is a non-alcohol event so if you were expecting booze here, you may get disappointed. My friend was hoping to buy a michelada but was bummed because the entire event was dry. I'm guessing it's because A: this is a family type of event and/or B: They didn't get a liquor license for this festival. Overall, I liked the vibe and the energy. It was packed so expect to bump elbows with folks. I went on a Sunday and I knew parking was going to be difficult but we managed to find street parking about 4 blocks away. Pro tips: *If you want to save on parking (because parking is free in the city on Sunday), go Sunday versus the rest of the week. * Also, pack wet wipes. It helps clean your hands free of food residue afterwards. *Performances are in the park so bring a blanket or a carry on collapsible folding chair. *It's summer so stay cool and stay hydrated. *Don't forget to bring your sun shades.

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    Fiesta del Sol - I got one of the smaller sized decorative pom poms.

    I got one of the smaller sized decorative pom poms.

    Fiesta del Sol - The line for one of several Michelada tents.

    The line for one of several Michelada tents.

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    Tacos Y Tamales Festival

    3.2(13 reviews)
    2.0 miPilsen

    2025 Review! Same Fest, New Location! Tacos & Tamales Fest…read moreis now on Blue Island Ave between Wolcott & Ashland. Their new location is so much better to space out the crowd, offer better street parking/access to public transportation, and allows for more vendors! They had the similar mix of local businesses, corporate freebies, artist tents, and (3) music stages; but, I'm already looking forward to seeing how they continue to grow next year.

    I usually skip food festivals because I hate crowds, but this is one I'd been looking forward to…read morefor weeks. I don't eat good tamales very often and it was very convenient to have one location with all of the local venders so that I could try multiple restaurants at once. -Narrowing down which restaurant was my favorite to avoid future disappointments. Hands down, Yvolina's was my favorite. The chicharron tamale with green mole sauce was still in my mind when I woke up this morning. But sadly, I had to eat a grapefruit instead. ::sad face:: They run about $10 each, but are very large. I did also enjoy Yvolina's Chicken Tinga tamale, but the chicharron is the one I'd go back for. Didn't love the churros from Xurro, but I'm a pastry chef and make churros quite often. Maybe I just prefer my own. I ordered the churro s'more and wouldn't order again. It was all way too dry. Not enough chocolate either. There were many kinds of venders. If tamales aren't your thing, you aren't out of luck. With tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas etc.. sold up and down the streets, there's something for everybody. My only regret was not ordering the street corn that everyone seemed to me walking around eating. As much of a pain it was to be raining, it was the perfect time to go. The crowds were very minimal. It was still a lively bunch though. Many people dancing in the streets as the music blasted in the air. I very much enjoyed my evening and will definitely return next year. Parking is a bit of a beast. Prepare to have to park a bit far and walk.

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    Porky's Rib Fest

    4.0(2 reviews)
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    Chicago is a summer of festivals and I love exploring each and every one. We saw a Groupon for…read morePorky's rib fest and decided to give it a shot! At $15 for two adult entrance tickets and free parking, it was pretty reasonable for festival pricing. As you do at a rib fest, we ordered a bunch of ribs from the following places: - Rasta Joe's: The best out of the bunch. The ribs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was great, with a hint of Caribbean flair. The portion size was also quite generous as we received 6(!) ribs for the 1:3 size that cost $10. This is what I expected a half slab to be. We were extremely happy with this! - Chicago BBQ: Decent. The ribs are quite fatty and fall or the bone. I would equate this to like Barnellis ribs. They're tender and BBQ-ey but nothing extraordinary. I would eat them again though. At $8 for 3 ribs, I'd go for Rasta's. - Texas Lightning: Ew. Ew. Ew. Complete regret for this one. So glad we got a sampler because I think I would have shed a tear if we bought a full slab. High expectations for the Texans but they failed to deliver. The ribs were extremely dry, flaky, and flavorless. It was like someone microwaved a slab of ribs and drizzled some sauce over it. The Jamaican Pork at Rasta's was pretty good too! Good spices. We would definitely give Rasta's an A++ for their ribs. The carnival itself looked fun but also very expensive. Overall, it was a decent event with live music and booze.

    Another long overdue review: It was my 2nd year in a row going here and I came back determined to…read moretry the ribs I remember liking so much last time! Me, my cousin, niece and nephew went here on a Thursday around 7pm. Chicago BBQ company: we tried their Beef brisket, Pulled pork, Cornbread and Half slab ribs(unfortunately it wasn't fall-off-the-bone like at Ribfest Chicago, beef brisket seems like pulled pork) Uncle Bob's: we tried 1/2 slab ribs, Pulled pork, Beef brisket, and Cornbread( didn't measure up to Chicago BBQ company) Howling coyote: we tried 1/2 slab rib dinner(they claimed their ribs are more tender than a mother's love! It was tender but Chicago BBQ had more flavor) Rasta joes: tried their 1/2 slab ribs and Jalapeno cheese cornbread (had flavor like Chicago BBQ but not as tender as howling coyote) Porky chicks BBQ: we tried the Big porky- had most meat and very tender and they gave generous portions, sauces were good too!

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    Pilsen Fest

    3.3(3 reviews)
    2.1 miPilsen

    This fest has really went down. it used to be sooooo much fun! It was moved to 16th street (from…read more18th street), and turned from an expression of culture and the Pilsen neighborhood to just another fest selling things. It was much smaller than previous years with less food choices and fewer authentic vendors and had bad music, at least during the daytime when I went. I usually stay to hear the musical lineups but this was so boring I stayed long enough for the kids to get tacos and look at the 3 shops that were there. They even had some band singing sweet dreams singing the wrong words! I hope the fest will go back the way it was then I'd return. If not I'd say skip it.

    There are a ton of festivals that happen during the summer in the Chicagoland area and Pilsen Fest…read moreis one of them! I enjoyed listening to various types of performances from rock, DJing, to an amazing musical family band called Cielito Lindo. The band's age ranged from about 7 years old to the father's age, and they were amazing at harmonizing together. There is a lot of cultural aspects to this festival including Chinelos, a dance from one of the Mexican regions. It was so much fun to participate in! There are various businesses from Pilsen area that participate to sell food including Taqueria y Restaurant El Buen Valle, which had delicious tacos, and had tons of drink options like agua fresca and alcohol. It's only a few blocks long, so it's very contained and easy to get around. Would definitely come back next year.

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    Buffalo Grove Days - New stage

    Buffalo Grove Days

    3.8(5 reviews)
    27.7 mi

    Another typical suburban festival -- carnival rides, mixed with music stages, and food tents, and…read moresometimes, business vendors. To be honest, I enjoy em, and this one, called Buffalo Grove Days, or what the cool kids call it -- "BG Days" is A-OK with me. I do like how this is well laid-out. There are shuttle buses to take/drop you to where you need to be. I didn't bother looking for parking and ended up parking at wherever the Buffalo Grove Days parking signs pointed to, which ended up being at the Buffalo Grove Metra station, which was free. I do have to say that the offering of carnival rides BG Days have, compared to the other copious amounts of suburban festivals, was less. It was actually hard to use up our 22-tickets (this year it was 22-tickets for $25) and I'm glad I didn't go with the unlimited rides for $25 each. The carnival games included pop-a-shot, lucky ducks, and other typical games. Food-wise, the food tent was actually pretty big. Lots to choose from, from pizza, to Mexican, to Dairy Queen. Food prices were A-OK and definitely not like the $40 for a piece of lettuce prices you'd find at the Taste of Chicago. BATHROOM REVIEW: The couple of port-a-potties we visited were actually pretty clean! Many to choose from and there was no line on the evening we went. Sit or squat? It's still a port-a-potty after all. Squat.

    Free to enter. There are various shuttles (bona-fide school busses!) to bus you from parking lots…read moreto the fairgrounds and back. Tip: Make sure to note whether your bus says COOK CO or LAKE CO on the side window so you can get back on the right bus route. Bring chairs or blankets for the parade (starts at 1). The north side of Lake Cook has craft fairs and food, while the south has rides and games (and a few food options - mostly cotton candy, elephant ears, corndogs). Ride tickets amount to about $1.25, and kiddie rides are typically 2-3 tickets. There are two sections of rides: the kiddie ones and adult. Food vendors included a lot of pizza (Nancy's, Wapaghettis...), Jersey Mike's, JD's BBQ, Culvers..also mac and cheese, chicken tenders, burritos, pretzels, etc from various other vendors. There's a covered picnic area to chill and take a break from the sun and heat, as well as a misting tent. Prices weren't TERRIBLE. My steak burrito was $7 and my custard sundae was $3. Pop cans are $1.50 and water is about $2.50. You can bring your own beverages, water, coolers, whatever (non-alc), too. There's an abundance of portra johns, and we even saw some being cleaned! Clean sh!tters?! Score!

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