A Chicago burger celebration
Come hungry, & Find your new favorite burger.
Chicago Burger Fest is built for people who love a serious burger. We are bringing together standout restaurants, food trucks, and burger makers from Chicago and the surrounding areas for one event focused on great food, flavor, and the kind of burgers people talk about after they leave.
Aug 2027
Specific details are coming soon!
Chicago area
Restaurants. Food trucks. Burger lovers.
The experience
An event for people who LOVE burgers.
Chicago has no shortage of great food, and the burger scene deserves its own spotlight. This event is designed to give burger lovers a place to taste different styles, discover new restaurants, hang with friends, and family, and experience some of the best burgers being made in Chicago and nearby communities.
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Great burgers in one place
Classic cheeseburgers, smash burgers, loaded builds, chef-driven specials, food truck favorites, and creative takes from local spots.
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Chicagoland Area
The goal is to showcase more than one neighborhood. We want the city and nearby suburbs represented through the restaurants people already love and the ones they still need to find.
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Perfect for a group outing
Come with friends, compare favorites, vote with your appetite, and make a full day out of tasting your way through the burger lineup.
Attendee signup
Get on the list now.
Join 500+ attendees that are already waiting to be notified when the full event details are released. You will hear about the date, location, participating restaurants, ticket information, featured burgers, and any early access opportunities before the general public.
- ✓ Be first to know when tickets go live.
- ✓ Get updates on restaurants and food trucks joining the lineup.
- ✓ Find out about group outing details, VIP options, and tasting opportunities.
Vendor interest
Bring your best burger to the people looking for it.
Chicago Burger Fest is being built as a discovery event. Burger lovers come ready to taste, compare, share, and find new favorite spots. If your restaurant, food truck, or food brand has a burger people should know about, this is the list to join.
- ✓ Get notified when vendor applications and participation details open.
- ✓ Share your restaurant, food truck, pop-up, or brand with a burger-focused audience.
- ✓ Request information for vendor booths, sponsorships, sampling, media, or creator opportunities.
Questions
What to know before we celebrate!
Exact event details are still being finalized, but the list is open now so attendees and vendors can receive updates as the festival comes together.
When is Chicago Burger Fest?
The official date and location will be announced soon. Join the attendee list to be notified first when those details are released.
What kind of burgers will be there?
The goal is to feature a strong mix of burger styles from Chicago and the surrounding areas, including restaurants, food trucks, local favorites, and creative festival-only offerings.
Can restaurants and food trucks apply?
Yes. Restaurants, food trucks, pop-ups, and food brands can use the vendor form to request participation information.
Will there be sponsor or media opportunities?
Yes. Sponsor, brand partner, media, and creator interest can be submitted through the vendor form so the right follow-up information can be sent.