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.
