Dog Dayz (June 27-28): At the Goose Island Barrel Warehouse (605 North Sacramento), Doug Sohn brings his legendary Hot Doug’s encased meat emporium back to life as a pop-up. dogdayzofsummer.com
Chicago Food + Wine Festival (August 29-30): Lincoln Park hosts Chicago chefs and world-class wines. chicagofoodandwinefestival.com
Taste of Melrose Park (September 4-6): The corner of Lake and 25th in Melrose Park remains the traditional location for this yearly gathering of more than seventy food providers, the vast majority of which are local families presenting their personal best recipes. melrosepark.org
Taste of Polonia (September 4-7): At Copernicus Center (5216 West Lawrence), you’ll discover there’s more to Polish food than just sausage. Lots of bands, too. topchicago.org
Chicago Gourmet (September 25-27): The crown jewel of Chicago outdoor food festivals, includes Michelin-starred chefs and grand cru wines, in Millennium Park. chicagogourmet.org
