Chicago’s annual Windy City Smokeout festival returns to Chicago, bringing four days of top-notch country music, delicious barbecue, and incredible pop-ups to the United Center—here are the ones you don’t want to miss.
SpaDerma
This year, SpaDerma’s tent is back and bigger than ever, featuring a variety of fun festival essentials, including a hydration station offering free cucumber-and-mint spa water, cornhole game boards, SPF samples, and full-size SPF products available for purchase. An injector and aesthetician will also be on-site, providing free skin consultations and the chance to win six DiamondGlow Ultra treatments.
SpaDerma is also introducing limited-edition festival gift bags. These oversized totes will contain a curated mix of products designed to protect your skin during the festival season, featuring brands like EltaMD and SkinPen for just $59.
Flecha Azul Tequila
Flecha Azul Tequila offers one of the festival’s most exciting experiences with an activation that combines fantastic tequila with unforgettable fun. Enjoy one of three signature margarita flavors served in various styles, from classic cups to cowboy boot glasses and oversized fishbowls.
For those looking for something more enticing, gather your friends for a four-person shotski, or take a shot of Flecha Azul and toss the ice shot at the bell.
Dunkin
The beloved coffee brand will offer ice-cold samples of its signature flavors, a glitter-and-hair-ties refresher station, an interactive digital game, and plenty of swag for festivalgoers to take home.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Tito’s Copper Cap Saloon, located near the Texas BBQ, is a perfect spot to relax. Kick back with Tito’s, play some yard games, and enjoy their featured cocktails. Don’t forget to snap some pics in front of the photo booths with friends.
Alice & Wonder
Alice & Wonder, a beloved fashion boutique in Chicago, will offer exclusive Windy City Smokeout merchandise, including hats, T-shirts, tanks, and more.
Visit Texas
Texas has brought a taste of the Lone Star State to this year’s Windy City Smokeout with its first-ever Travel Texas activation. Located in the barbecue area, the interactive space invites festivalgoers to cool off in the shade, discover Texas travel destinations, and take part in daily experiences like line dancing lessons on July 9, flower crown making with Visit Houston on July 10, live sand sculpting with Visit Port Aransas on July 11, and boot shining on July 12.
Guests can even enter for a chance to win a trip to Austin, making it the perfect pit stop between barbecue tastings and live music sets. While you’re at the fest, be sure to check out the Texas pitmasters, including Terry Black’s from Austin, Dayne’s Craft Barbecue and Panther City BBQ from Fort Worth, and Hurtado Barbecue from Arlington. – Melissa Maynarad
