Roscoe Village Burger Fest

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Fri, July 7, 2023 | 5pm to 10pm
Sat, July 8, 2023 | 11am to 10pm
Sun, July 9, 2023 | 11am to 10pm
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Overview

Fire up the grills for the Midwest’s best Patty Party!

At least a handful of Chicago eateries will be partners in the tasty annual happening when Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns for its 16th mouth-watering year this July. Trust us when we say that they go to extraordinary lengths to impress burger aficionados.

When you add in two stages of rockin’ music, arts & crafts and the action-packed “Kids Zone” area, sizzling hot is the only way to describe this wildly popular Windy City food and music street happening.

In addition, over the weekend visitors even have the opportunity to vote for Chicago’s Best Burger!

A $10 suggested fest donation benefits the invaluable programs and services of the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.


Friday:
6:30 p.m. – Fletcher Rockwell
8:00 p.m. – Wedding Banned

Saturday:
1:00 p.m. – Good Time Heroes
3:00 p.m. – Buds & Shoots Presented by The Old Town School of Folk Music
5:00 p.m. – The Way Down Wanderers 
7:00 p.m. – The Chain

Sunday:
1:00 p.m. – The 77 Solution
2:30 p.m. – One Night Band
4:00 p.m. – Run Forrest Run
6:00 p.m. – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
8:00 p.m. – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press

Saturday:
1:00 p.m. – School of Rock
3:00 p.m. – Too Fighters
4:30 p.m. – Renegade Wildflower
6:00 p.m. – Stache
8:00 p.m. – Trippin Billies

Sunday:
12:00 p.m. – Jak Tripper
2:00 p.m. – The Gingers
4:00 p.m. – Second Hand Soul Band
6:00 p.m. – Too Much Molly Band
8:00 p.m. – Boy Band Review

Chicago Dog House

While their name may be a bit deceiving, don’t be mistaken that they can make one juicy, topping filled burger (because let’s be real, a burger is good because of the toppings).  Their Lincoln Park spot on Clybourn is constantly busy and serving up various patties including the Cali burger, Greektown burger and a mean veggie burger.  We can’t wait to see what they bring to the fest.

Epic Burger 

Epic Burger opened in Chicago in 2008 and today has seven locations. Five of which serve downtown Chicago neighborhoods and two which serve Skokie and Evanston. Epic Burger’s big idea is to offer more people an opportunity to eat non-processed, all-natural food at a reasonable price. Their beef and grilled chicken are both certified halal. By offering a premium product, we would like to stimulate thought around how food is raised, grown, transported, processed and packaged.

Fatso’s Last Stand

Located on Chicago Avenue in Ukrainian Village, Fatso’s started with the concept of a hamburger/hot dog stand and took it to the next level. It’s a snack bar, a family place, and a late-night food haven. Be sure to check out their mouth-watering single (or double) “Fatso Burger”.

Houndstooth Saloon

Hailing from Clark Street, we’d like to welcome back Houndstooth to Roscoe Village Burger Fest this July!  Owner Stephanie knows how to make one mean burger (among other tasty grub) — she’s held the title of Best Burger multiple times at this fest.

Lola’s Coney Island 

Established in 2019, Lola’s Coney Island may sound like a hot dog joint but they’re oh so much more. Owner-operator Jesse Fakhoury is the force behind Lola’s, named after his four-year-old daughter. Jesse was born and raised in Detroit, MI and after years of living in Chicago, Jesse saw the opportunity to bring the Michigan Coney Island dog to the people of Chicago.  But his menu has expanded since to include sandwiches, salads and burgers.  Be sure to try their Lola’s Burger which includes diced pickles, diced onions, Hoffman’s cheddar and housemade aioli on a sweet Hawaiian bun.

Select Cut Steakhouse

Select Cut has been a proud Burger Fest vendor from Day One. Located on Halsted Street near Diversey, they have a well-deserved  reputation as a friendly, casual neighborhood eatery known for its top quality steaks and burgers. This includes both their award-winning steak burger and tasty namesake “Select Cut” burger. Seafood, ribs and more are also on their menu. Family-owned and operated, the owners take pride in making sure every customer is pleasantly pleased with their broad menu offerings.

Reggies Chicago

They are out to keep their Critic’s Choice title this year and for good reason … there burgers are top notch!  Back on State St., their chef cooks up everything from chicken wings to their almost famous Reuben.  But here on Belmont Ave., it’s all about their burgers.   If you’re looking for something different, be sure to try their Chorizo Burger which is full of flavor and pairs perfectly with their mac ‘n cheese.

Tandoor Char House    

Indian food and burgers?  The unlikely combination definitely works when Tandoor Char House is behind the grill!  Owners and brothers Fahim and Faraz Sardhari have been creating dishes they watched their parents make long ago — but with a twist!  At this fest, be sure to sample their Tandoor Lamb Slider that pairs well with their Chaat fries.  Or maybe you’re in the mood for something vegetarian like their Aloo Tikki Slider.  Regardless, you will be wanting more!

The StopAlong 

The StopAlong opened in August 2016, providing the neighborhood with a casual, throwback pizzeria and bar just steps from the 606. The playful and nostalgic atmosphere of The StopAlong harkens back to childhood and puts a smile on the face of young and old alike. We serve the best NY-style, thin crust pizza & griddled burgers around. Everything is made from scratch daily using only high-quality, fresh ingredients.

We have two contests for “Best Burger” at this year’s fest!

 

Critic’s Choice – Winner Announced Saturday at 7:00pm
Last year’s winner:  Reggie’s Chicago
Special thanks to this year’s judges:

Christine  from The Chicago Good Life
Samantha Esposito from Chicago Burger Bible
32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack
Jake Wittich of Block Club Chicago
People’s Choice – Winner Announced Sunday at 5:30pm
Last year’s winner:  Houndstooth Saloon
– Look for the QR codes posted at each burger vendor booth to scan and text-to-vote!

lvrvcc combologo fullcolorThe Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, through advocacy, promotion, networking and education. Our organization is a leader in supporting businesses with valuable resources, programming and services that advance the success of our business community. We leverage private funding, government resources and programs, and support from more than 400 members to help our local business community thrive. Visit lakeviewroscoevillage.org for more information

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Norine Smyth at 312-799-0354 or Laura Wilke at 773-584-6669.

This year, we have teamed up with Eventeny to make your exhibitor registration easier than ever! Please note that you will have to create a new profile and register on this new platform if you haven’t done so yet.

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Please note that upon your acceptance to the festival, your credit card on file will be automatically debited and processed for the full amount owed within 24hrs. 

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

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