Food Events to Savor in Chicago this October

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While summer festival season winds down, there are still a handful of fall food festivities to savor this October before winter sets in, with wine and beer taking center stage.

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Lincoln Park Wine Fest

Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6 | Jonquil Park
This annual tradition for wine-lovers returns to Jonquil Park for its 8th year, with dozens of wines to taste and food pavilions.

Oktoberfest Naperville

Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 | Naper Settlement
Naperville hosts this Oktoberfest celebration with traditional German food and, of course, plenty of beer.

Chicago Beer Festival

Saturday, October 5 | The Field Museum
This beer festival at the Field Museum will have brews – including fall seasonal beers – from more than 65 breweries.

Cider and Ale Festival

Saturday, October 5 | The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum hosts this festival with more than 60 different ciders and ales stationed along their trails.

Villa Park Brewfest

Saturday, October 5 | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, Villa Park
More than a dozen Chicago area breweries will be at this 21+ beer festival in Villa Park.

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 | Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Sunnyside avenues
The always bustling Apple Fest returns to Lincoln Square for its 37th year, with apple-centric beverages, pies, and other treats.

Andersonville Fall Wine Walk

Sunday, October 6 | 1544 W. Hollywood Ave.
Businesses along Clark Street become wine tasting stations in this Andersonville wine event.

Hinsdale Wine Walk

Thursday, October 10 | Downtown Hinsdale
Stroll through businesses in Hinsdale’s downtown while enjoying pours of whites, reds, and champagnes.

Okoberfestiversary

Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 | Ravenswood and Belle Plaine Avenues
Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery host this annual fall party with lots of beer, food trucks, and entertainment. Donations will benefit The Friendship Center food pantry.

Zoo After Dark: BOOs & Brews

Saturday, October 19 | Brookfield Zoo
This 21+ Halloween party at the Brookfield Zoo features food and beer, plus costume contests and an opportunity to meet the zoo’s nocturnal animals. 

Lincoln Avenue and Roscoe Street Beer Stroll

Saturday, October 19 | Various Locations, Lincoln Avenue and Roscoe Street
This Halloween-themed beer stroll features multiple routes to choose from. Attendees can sample beers from local breweries at shops along Lincoln Avenue and Roscoe Street.