Taste of Lincoln Avenue presented by Wells Fargo

Friday
5:45pm- Stache
8:00pm – Maggie Speaks

Saturday
11:00am –
12:30pm – School of Rock
2:00pm – The Strangers
4:00pm – Our Name is Jonas
6:00pm – Li’l Ed & The Blues Imperials
8:00pm – Sixteen Candles

Sunday
11:00am –
12:30pm – Nikki O’Neill Band
2:00pm – Love in October
3:30pm – Fletcher Rockwell
5:30pm – Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press

Saturday
12:00pm – James Gedda
2:30pm – Molly Adamson
5:00pm – Dylan Hankey

Sunday
12:00pm – Brian Hoyt
2:30pm – Brendan Kelly

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Six bartenders. One title. Zero chill. The Best of Lincoln Park Cocktail Competition is the kind of Friday night where your drink order actually matters, because you’re not just a customer here, you’re part of the judging. Local bartenders from across the Lincoln Avenue corridor bring their best original creations to the glass, and the crowd gets to sip through every single one of them. Think house-made syrups, unexpected flavor pairings, and the kind of bartender confidence that only comes from really, truly believing in your recipe. The energy is neighborhood block party meets friendly trash talk, and the cocktails are the real stars of the show.

Friday, July 24

Time
6pm to 8pm

Fee:
$30

What You Get:

• 6 samples of the signature cocktails
• Vote for who is best!
• Tented tasting area in case of weather

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Whiskies on Lincoln is a celebration of some of the finest Midwestern Distilleries.  And who is behind this tasting?  None other than Delilah’s Chicago.  Voted Bar of the Year at the 2019 at Icons of Whisky (and international whisky event), you can expect amazing variety and samples.

Saturday, July 25

Session Times
3pm to 5pm
6pm to 8pm

Fee:
$20 – NOW until 1 minute before session starts on Saturday, July 25 (includes two additional tastings!)
$22 at the door

Limited tickets available — this HAS sold out in the past!

What You Get:

• 8 samples of Midwestern whiskies
• Tented tasting area in case of weather

WHAT WE TASTED IN 2025:

Blaum Bros. Distilling
FEW Spirits
Great Lakes Distilling
Henry & Sons
Journeyman Distillery
Rieger & Co.
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Mississippi River Distilling
North Shore Distillery
Oppidan Spirits
Starlight Distillery
Star Union Spirits
Thornton Distilling
Three Floyds Distilling
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
Driftless Glen
Misguided Spirits
North Shore Distillery
Two Eagles
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
Chicago Distilling
Boone County Jail Distillery
Dancing Goat Distillery
Judson & Moore Distillery
Keeper’s Heart Distilling
New Holland Brewing & Distilling
Two James Distilling
Whiskey Acres
Wolf Point Distilling

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Who doesn’t love to see some pups strut their stuff at the 3rd annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue Dog Parade!  This FREE and fun dog parade is happening Sunday morning at noon.  Choose the best category for your dog and register soon before we sell out!  Great prize and bragging rights at the dog park are guaranteed!

Fun fact!  All of this year’s food vendors are LOCAL to Lincoln Park.  Here’s who’s coming:

Cafe Tola – Known for its colorful, handmade empanadas and Latin-inspired comfort food, Cafe Tola brings bold flavors in a fun, grab-and-go style. A great pick for savory bites with plenty of personality. (Cafe Tola)

Tandoor Char House – Tandoor Char House blends Indian and Pakistani flavors with a modern Chicago steakhouse feel. Guests can expect flavorful grilled meats, curries, wraps and shareable favorites. (Tandoor Char House)

Paula’s Thai Kitchen – Paula’s Thai Kitchen serves classic Thai favorites including noodles, rice dishes, curries and E-sarn-style specialties. It’s a flavorful option for fresh, comforting Thai cuisine. (Paula’s Thai Kitchen)

Mercadito – Mercadito brings vibrant Mexican flavors with tacos, guacamole, margaritas and shareable plates. It’s a lively choice for bold bites and festive street-food-inspired favorites.

Mazala Pizza – Mazala Pizza puts a South Asian spin on pizza with bold flavors like tikka, butter masala and other fusion favorites. Their menu also includes items like momos, wings and sandwiches. (Mazala Pizza)

Medi Kitchen & Cocktail – Medi Kitchen & Cocktail serves Mediterranean and Lebanese-inspired shareable plates with a modern twist. The menu highlights family-rooted flavors, craft cocktails and a stylish Lincoln Park dining vibe. (Medi Kitchen & Cocktail)

Sapori Trattoria – Sapori Trattoria is a neighborhood Italian restaurant known for comforting, traditional dishes and house-made Italian favorites. Guests can expect pastas, classic entrées and warm, upscale-casual hospitality. (Sapori Trattoria)

Dog Haus Biergarten – Dog Haus Biergarten serves gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and plant-based options on King’s Hawaiian-style rolls. It’s a fun, casual stop for hearty festival-friendly eats and craft beer. (locations.doghaus.com)

The Wrightwood Neighbors Association (WNA) is constantly involved in many issues that directly impact life in the community. WNA works with aldermen and City agencies to help provide residents with the services possible, and to make sure that Wrightwood remains a nice place to work, live and play.

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Karyn Terrones at karyn@chicagoevents.com or 773-584-6625.

We have reached capacity and are no longer accepting applications for this event.

Please note that all applications are subject to acceptance and availability. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis and do not provide guaranteed exclusivity to any participant, exhibitor, or category.

We recommend applying as early as possible for future events, as applications may close prior to the deadline once the event is fully booked.