The Windy City Smokeout is an annual barbecue and music festival held in Chicago, Illinois. The festival features a lineup of top barbecue restaurants from around the country, as well as live music, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. The 2025 lineup has not yet been announced, but the festival is typically held in August or September.
The Windy City Smokeout is one of the most popular barbecue festivals in the country. It attracts over 20,000 attendees each year. The festival is also a major economic driver for Chicago, generating an estimated $10 million in revenue for the city.
