Green City Market Chef BBQ Tickets Go On Sale

CHICAGO — Tickets are now on sale for the Green City Market Chef BBQ, which will be held July 18 in Lincoln Park. The event will feature more than 100 local chefs, who will use ingredients provided by Green City Market farmers, organizers said.

Many James Beard-nominated spots — including mfk, Big Jones, Cindy’s, North Pond, Spiagga, Cellar Door Provisions and Monteverde — will offer dishes at the event, organizers said.

Chicago restaurants and beverage purveyors will offer tasting portions made from local produce, heritage meats and craft beverages. More than 2,000 people attended last year's barbecue.

The event will be held — rain or shine — at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive, 1817 N. Clark.

General admission tickets cost $125, and VIP tickets with reserved seating are $275. All proceeds from the fundraiser support Green City Market’s programs, which include its year-round markets, edible education programs, and food access initiatives, such as Link Matching.

Transportation

Limited street parking is available and public transportation is encouraged. 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).