If you love your wings slathered in BBQ sauce, sweet-and-spicy, wood-smoked, jerk, or honey chili, then you won’t want to miss the ultimate wing fest coming to Chicago.
Wingout Chicago is an all-out wing festival that brings together the city’s finest wing vendors for a weekend filled with wing sampling, live music, competitions, and more.
Restaurants participating in WingOut Chicago 2025
Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, Woodie’s Flat, Smoke Daddy, Hangry’s, Parlay at Lincoln Park, Chef Maurice / Bar 19, Rizzo’s Bar & Inn, Chkn Box, New Line Tavern, Prime Tacos, Base Hit BBQ, El Campeon, Bust Outs, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Max & Leo’s, Xurro, Yak-Zies, Thai Jasmine Rice & Noodles, and Metro Wings.
How to get tickets to WingOut Chicago 2025
There are three ticket options for WingOut Chicago: general admission, VIP experience, and VIP + balcony experience.
General Admission
- Entry to a selected session
- Access to numerous wing vendors
- Competitions and live music entertainment
VIP Experience
- Early entry to the festival
- All-you-can-eat wings and an inclusive drink package
VIP + Balcony Experience
- Everything in the VIP package
- Exclusive 2nd floor balcony & lounge access
- Additional snacks, seating, and restroom access
- Extended drink package until 3:30 pm
When is WingOut Chicago 2025?
WingOut will take place at the end of the month at Gallagher Way. The festival operates in sessions, allowing guests to select their preferred day and time to attend.
Saturday, August 30
- GA: 1:30-4:30 pm or 5:30-8:30 pm
- VIP: 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- VIP + Balcony: 11:30 am-1:30 pm (food, drinks & balcony access) 1:30-3:30 pm (drinks & balcony access only)
Sunday, August 31
- GA: 1:30-7:30 pm
- VIP: 11:30 am-1:30 pm
- VIP + Balcony: 11:30 am-1:30 pm (food, drinks & balcony access) 1:30-3:30 pm (drinks & balcony access only)
Sean Evans from Hot Ones Will Make an Appearance
While wings are obviously the main attraction, guests can expect live soul, R&B, and reggae performances, refreshing beverages, and a wing competition judged by local celebrities, including Sean Evans from Hot Ones, who will be joining on Sunday!
