Harvest Fest Returning To Open Outcry For 3rd Year

CHICAGO — More than a dozen vendors have confirmed they will be part of the Harvest Fest planned at the taproom at Open Outcry Brewing Company in Beverly/Morgan Park later this fall. Open Outcry Owner John Brand recently shared with the public the names of 15 local businesses and artisans who will take part in the third annual day-long festival on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Confirmed to have their goods as part of the Harvest Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day are Bellē Up Boutique, BenOfficial Productions, Beverly Dry Goods, Brendan McAlinden Art, Capsule Chicago, Fluke Ramps, Garrick Smothers Art, Lays Lemons Artisianal Soap, McCabe Clay, MAYTA Collection, Peace, Love, Mint, Repurposed Midwest Furniture, sixtyfour creative, Tranquility Salon Co & Mary’s Nutritional's CBD and Turkey.

"We enjoy this event because it has been successful in drawing non-local traffic and guests to Western Avenue to showcase our small-business community and local artists," Brand said.

"Each of the participating businesses have been incredibly supportive of our brewery and staff the last few years. To the extent we can use Open Outcry's taproom to drive retail sales in Beverly-Morgan Park and promote retail, even in a small way, that makes us happy."

An exclusive Harvest Fest beer will be available during the fest, which is officially titled the Open Outcry Harvest Fest and Bazaar.

"The beer is delicious," Brand said. "It's easier to swipe with a cold beverage in hand."