I'm surprised there's no listing yet, so I made one…read more I went to OP Brewfest 2023 and had a good time. They had 22 beer and cider vendors to choose from with a good variety of beers. They also had a booth with wine and spirits for people who like those. Food was catered by Beggars Pizza and was tasty. Pizza, beef sandwiches, sausage, pasta, pretzels, salad, etc. Bags and other games were set up around for people to play with and everyone got a complementary beer glass. It's held inside the public works main building, so the acoustics aren't excellent for the live music but overall it's a good event that didn't run too long and was a decent value.

I love this festival! This is one of few street festivals that I actually look forward to every…read moreyear. Unlike most festivals in Chicago, this one is giagantic! They have two stages that have bands and perfomers. In the park inside the fest there are also activities for either kids or performances to watch. Fiesta del Sol is also cigarette and alcohol free. Yes, sounds strange....festival but no booze?? You don't really need it here. This festival is very family friendly and has something for everyone. Now lets really get to what I like about this festival........THE FOOD!!! Unbelieveable tacos, sopes, elotes, and well pretty much any Mexican dish. The food is made fresh and won't put a huge dent in your wallet. Take that other festivals!!! I bought 7 tacos and a paleta all for 11 bucks... not too shabby!! When was the last time you went to a street festival where you didn't shell out at least 20 bucks?? Also there is no admission! Great food, cheap prices, great music, fun times....what is not to like???

Every year, since the early 70's it seemed we had djs showcasing popular urban music. This year,…read morethey didn't even have a House music venue. I don't know if they are justifying it by saying, it keeps the gangs out but the gangs no longer really follow House music trends. Plus, they still had gang fights. As I walked my bike through the festival it felt alienating. On tv they called it America's largest latino fest and that's a lie.

Look, I'm not Italian, I've been to Italy. Does that count? This fest definitely feels Italian…read more There's a lot of musicians singing Italian songs all over the place and the ton of food options is predominantly Italian. We had the bacon jam coal fire pizza, really thin crust with fresh buffalo mozzarella - excellent ! Most boths are run by mom and pop, so they don't flip the tablet to guilt you the mandatory 15% tip for handing you your food. Alleluia!!! The suggested entry fee is only $7! They have actual merchandise to sell here not just arts and crafts. They also have carnival games for kids.

This was a nice, pretty big fest. Great food choices, great atmosphere, singing artists, and a nice…read morechoice of small shops. Parking not far, it was $10, but considering the area it was not a price. Highly recommend this fest.

Once a year an event happens which brings me so close to a heart attack...I can usually feel my…read moreorgans shutting down. BACONFESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!!!! This was my third time going to Baconfest and it was as fun as ever. My favorite part of the 2017 Baconfest was exchanging some pleasantries with Bobby Flay! My life is now complete and you all are cordially invited to our wedding in Spring 2018. Baconfest had 4000 attendees this year! That's just madness. It was as good as ever with all the best restaurants coming out and showing off their best bacon dishes. Uniqueness gets you far at Baconfest and there sure were some cool bacon items. VIP is the best way to do Baconfest. You get in an hour before the masses and can easily hit up the booths with no lines. It's really nice being able to actually talk to the chefs and restaurant reps before they get totally slammed by the crowds. By the time everyone else is let in, you could be mostly done going to all the booths! Bam! It does get warm at the UIC Pavilion so don't bring a coat and be prepared to drink water to stay hydrated. They do of course have tons of bacon cocktails and beer for your pleasure, as well. I truly had a really fun time even though I ate way more any human ever should. Baconfest is probably the best fest in Chicago and I would highly recommend any pork lover attend!

Do you love bacon? Are you a human being? Want to see what restaurants and vendors do with this…read moredelectable meat? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then make your way over to Baconfest held at the UIC Forum annually in March/April over the course of three days. I went to the 9th annual Baconfest here in Chicago, and it was great to hear that a portion of the proceeds go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Awesome cause, and so glad that our bacon gluttony can serve a greater good. There were 80+ vendors on opening day when I went. I was fortunate enough to come with my wife who won VIP tickets, so we got a whole hour with other VIP guests and media. Thanks Yelp! Your ego might think that you can take on all the booths, but better check it at the door, because you will hit the proverbial bacon wall sooner than you think. Bacon pho, bacon tacos, bacon lobster bisque, bacon kombucha - you will find it all here! It all adds up rather quickly. Choose your path wisely, and you may find bacon nirvana. If you make it out of here still desiring bacon, you are a true bacon warrior. Wear that badge with honor (or just get a baconfest t-shirt.)

We love their Fish Fry and Meatloaf Mondays! Great food, cheap drinks, nice people. Bingo is fun,…read moretoo!

Food is always very good, service is good & there is always room for " a couple of extra people "read more

Scams galore. People at front of the event will ask you for money but you legally don't need to pay…read moresince it's on a public street. Venue was extremely packed (literally elbow to elbow with people so no room to eat, walk, or anything). Ended up being scammed at one of the food stands. Was charged $55 for two flautas when the vendor said $15. I came back to give my food back and he said "no you already took a bite" so I called him a scammer and he started cussing at me. Will be charging this transaction back, especially since they are a fake business with no real address or working phone number.

Pray to God the weather holds up because this is worth going. Entrance is $10 for the whole family…read more- that's a bargain. There's supposed to be high‐flying masked wrestlers (Mexican lucha libre) at 1 pm this Saturday May 25 - don't miss that. I went May 24. This place was alive - the music, the people it was hoping like summer is finally here. Yes, they have lots of Mole sauce to pour on whatever dish you buy. Some have free tasting. It's actually very good. The $9 20 ounce Sangria's don't hurt either. This experience is a twofer. First, you get the fest to eat, drink, and be entertained just like any fest. Second, the whole thing is a cultural experience from the food to the shopping it's not your usual fare. So go now. Summer won't last long in Chicago.

I love coming here for bingo Tuesday's night! The drinks are cheap here and it is a lot of fun if…read moreyou go solo or in a group!

Went for the fish fry. It was delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brought the kids no problemread more

My guy and I decided to check this out. It's definitely more of something to do with the family…read morewith kids. Half of the area was seating areas, 2 stages with music (one bigger than the other), tent with seating and "bar" area and a sad selection for food and drinks. The other side was the carnival side. They did have booths, but basically nothing good. We walked around the whole thing pretty quickly, but we went back around again and got something to drink and sat for a bit. Then my guy got some tacos and the place was busy....so I thought they must be good....it's because it was only maybe 1-2 of the only stands that actually served food. It was clean and the staff were all very nice and friendly. Glad I checked it out, but once is enough. It is a 4 day thing.