Welles Park Craft Beer Fest

Though it no longer occurs during Chicago Craft Beer Week, the Welles Park Craft Beer Fest still offers up plenty of local suds to sample. Set in Lincoln Square beautiful Welles Park (you may be familiar with the iconic gazebo), the one-day fest offers a chance to sample beer made by brewers all over Chicago, and beyond. Plus, if you're an Illinois Craft beer summer passport holders with more than 20 stickers, you can start drinking an hour early.