Green City Market Chef BBQ: Restaurants, Transit, Tickets

CHICAGO, IL — The 18th Annual Green City Market Chef BBQ is coming to Lincoln Park July 19. Sourced from Green City Market farmers, tasting portions of local heirloom produce, heritage meats and craft drinks will be offered at the event. Vegetarian dishes will also be offered.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 and close at 8 p.m. (see location map below).

The chef BBQ is Green City Market's largest annual fundraiser — all proceeds raised will go to year-round markets and community programs. A portion of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible because Green City Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive information about your tax-deductible amount in follow-up communications from Green City Market, organizers said.

General admission tickets aren't cheap — they run for $125 each, but include access to more than 100 chef and beverage purveyors, with all food and beverages included. Kid's tickets (under 12) are $25. Unfortunately, the VIP tents for 10 and VIP cabanas for 20 have sold out.

Parking:

The event entrance is at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive (approximately 1817 N. Clark). There will be limited street parking available on surrounding streets as well as limited parking spots available in the History Museum lot. SpotHero is recommended if driving is your only option, but public transportation is encouraged.

Transit:

The following CTA Bus routes stop at the event: 22 Clark, 36 Broadway, 73 Armitage and 151 Sheridan. The nearest train stops are the Sedgwick Brown Line (walk East on North Avenue to North and Clark) and the Clark/Division Red line (walk north on Clark).

All event guests will be ID'd at the gate and offered wristbands.

Here is a list of chefs, restaurants and beverage purveyors:

Anyone with questions about the event is asked to email admin@greencitymarket.org or call (773) 880-1266.

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