Rotary Grove Fest
Burlington Ave., between Main St. and Forest Ave., Downers Grove, IL 🗺️
Rotary GroveFest is back in downtown Downers Grove, June 25–28, 2026! Presented by the Rotary Club of Downers Grove, GroveFest is a community summer festival featuring live music, food and drinks, a beer garden, carnival rides and games, local vendors, family-friendly fun, and more. The midway and carnival will be located on Warren and Burlington Avenues, with entertainment and the beer garden running throughout the weekend.
All profits from Rotary GroveFest are redistributed to local, regional, national, and international causes, including scholarships, local nonprofits, the Downers Grove Area FISH Food Pantry, District 58 Foundation, the Rotary Foundation, and more.
Event hours include:
Thursday, June 25: 5–10 p.m.
Friday, June 26: entertainment/beer garden 4–11 p.m.; vendors noon–11 p.m.
Saturday, June 27: noon–11 p.m.
Sunday, June 28: noon–9:30 p.m.
Live entertainment includes Grungeworthy, Blooze Brothers, Reckless, Valius, Modern Day Romeos, American English, Whiskey Road, 7th heaven, Fearless, and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press.
Wild Blossom Pride Weekend
Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, 9030 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago (773) 840-4642 🗺️
Happy Pride Weekend! Meadarita Flight Special $20!
June 26, 27 & 28th
7:00 - 8:15 am 🍺 Arrowhead Ales Veterans' Breakfast
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Co., 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox, IL (815) 717-6068 🗺️
This Friday, in partnership with Kevin Molloy - State Farm Insurance Agent and First Bank of Manhattan & New Lenox , we’re honored to host our monthly Free Veterans Breakfast at Arrowhead Ales from 7:00–8:15am.
This breakfast is our way of showing appreciation to the men and women who have served our country.
We look forward to welcoming and serving those who served us!
12:00 pm 🍺 World Cup Watching at Guinness OGB
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 901 W. Kinzie St., Chicago 312-989-0599 🗺️
Your summer watch-party destination is locked in.
Come for the matches, stay for the Chicago beers and match day energy.
26 June
2 PM Norway 🇳🇴 V France 🇫🇷
7 PM Uruguay 🇺🇾 V Spain 🇪🇸
10 PM New Zealand 🇳🇿 V Belgium 🇧🇪
27 June
4 PM Panama 🇵🇦 V England 🏴
6:30 PM Colombia 🇨🇴 V Portugal 🇵🇹
9 PM Jordan 🇯🇴 V Argentina 🇦🇷
MORE TO COME
Round of 32 — June 28 - July 3:
Sunday: South Africa V. Canada, 2 pm
Round of 16 — July 4 - July 7
Quarterfinals — July 9 - July 11
Semifinals — July 14 - July 15
3rd Place Playoff — July 18
Final — July 19
12:00 pm 🍺 Sew Hop'd 175
Sew Hop'd Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 🗺️
To celebrate Huntley's 175th Anniversary, we brewed a beer worthy of the occasion. Introducing 175 – Barrel-Aged Porter. Crafted as a tribute to the community we've proudly called home, this limited release is our way of raising a glass to the people, history, and hometown that make Huntley so special.
Bottles will be available for purchase in the taproom Friday afternoon. Quantities are limited, so don't wait too long!
Here's to 175 years of Huntley—and to celebrating it with your hometown brewery.
2:00 - 10:00 pm 🍺 Fundraiser Friday: Brave Space Alliance
Revolution Brewery & Tap Room, 3340 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago (773) 588-CANS 🗺️
Join us for Fundraiser Friday: an ongoing monthly series dedicated to using our beer and our community to support incredible organizations doing important work throughout the year.
For June, we are proudly supporting Brave Space Alliance at the Revolution Brewing Taproom on June 26. From open until close, we’ll be donating 50% of all draft beer sales to support BSA, an LGBTQ+ focused community center on Chicago’s South Side that welcomes and serves all who come through their doors. They strive to empower, embolden, and educate each other through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as we build a world of liberty and justice for all.
3:00 - 10:00 pm 🍺 Friday at Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth Brewing Co., 203 Berg St., Algonquin, IL (224) 209-8472 🗺️
Good Omen Gyoza: 5 - 8pm
Shea Marie Live: 6 - 9pm
3:00 pm 🍺 Hot Dog Summer Kickoff
The Open Bottle, 16437 159th St., Lockport, IL (815) 293-6350 🗺️
This might be one of the easiest food and beer pairings we've ever planned.
Join us at 3pm as we tap Off Color Beer for Hot Dogs, a beer literally created with hot dogs in mind. Sometimes overthinking things is overrated.
On tap starting at 3pm:
Off Color Beer for Hot Dogs
Keep the glass night! Every pour comes with an Off Color glass to take home (while supplies last)
Free hot dogs available (while supplies last)
Happy hour runs from 2-5pm with 25% off drafts and cocktails, giving you even more reasons to start the weekend early.
No tickets or reservations needed. Just stop in, grab a beer, grab a hot dog, collect a glass, and embrace the wonderfully weird idea that someone dedicated an entire beer to one of America's favorite foods.
Sometimes the best events are the ones that don't take themselves too seriously.
4:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Limoni Belli
Dovetail Brewery, 1800 W. Belle Plaine Ave., Chicago (773) 683-1414 🗺️
Neapolitan-style pizza inspired by the vibrant spirit and flavors of the Amalfi Coast
4:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 MBC 8th Anniversary Bash
McHenry Brewing Co., 3425 Pearl St., McHenry, IL (815) 403-2212 🗺️
Friday:
We’ll have Mark Hobbs in the beer garden playing some great live music! Rik and Peg will be providing dinner to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary (Donations appreciated to the Rik and Peg Master foundation). Come join in the fun!!
Saturday, 2-9pm:
Come help us celebrate 8 years of brewing by the Fox with Smokin’ Billy T’s serving up some great food in the beer garden! We’ll have Ian Hall playing some tune in the Beer Garden from 6p-8p!
4:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Maple & Yam Cafe at BCB STC
Brother Chimp Brewing, 303 N. 4th Street, Suite A, St. Charles, IL 🗺️
Farm to table. Our handcrafted food is sourced from our beloved local farms to help support our communities and farmers by providing clean eating habits for all. Meatballs, Pot Roast Sliders, Monte Cristos & More!
5:00 - 10:00 pm 🍺 Andersonville Midsommerfest
Andersonville Street Fest, 5200 N. Clark St., Chicago 773-728-2995 🗺️
Stop by the Revolution Brewing booth for samples of the products we will be pouring at the street festival. We’ll have a limited amount of swag to give out throughout the weekend.
5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Standard Market Bite Club
Standard Market, 333 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL (630) 366-7030 🗺️
$20.00 here.
A monthly get-together of like-minded individuals who enjoy exciting foods, deliciously paired alcoholic beverages, and good conversation. Tickets are $20 per person that includes 6 tasting bites and 6 alcoholic drinks. You can purchase the day of the event at our customer service desk, or in advance.
5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Lil' Greek Kitchen - Food Pop-Up at SKB!
Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 Lemont Rd., Unit 300, Woodridge, IL (630) 395-9033 🗺️
We are stoked to welcome Lil' Greek Kitchen back to the SKB taproom!
Lil' Greek Kitchen will be serving up fresh fare like Gyro, pitas and other delicious Greek street food! Make sure to grab a bite!
As an added bonus, our old pal Billy Denton returns to the Den at 7:30 to play a slew of awesome covers and mash-ups that will have ya singing along!
5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Le Truff Noir at Brother Chimp
Brother Chimp Brewing, 303 N. 4th Street, Suite A, St. Charles, IL 224-483-8516 🗺️
Join us for Food & Music Bingo!
When two chefs join forces to create their own culinary venture, magic happens! This culinary pop up provides elevated comfort food with a creative menu!
5:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Prism Market at Maplewood
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, 2717 N. Maplewood Ave., Chicago (773) 270-1061 🗺️
Celebrate summer, creativity, and community at the very first Prism Market at Maplewood Public House. This brand-new outdoor evening market will transform the Maplewood parking lot into a colorful gathering space filled with local artists, handmade goods, vintage finds, possibly vinyl vendors, and summer energy. Admission is free and the event is family friendly, welcoming everyone to come out and enjoy a laid-back night celebrating Pride Month, craft beer, art, and the start of summer.
Guests can explore a curated line-up of more than 20 artists and small businesses featuring everything from woodworking, leatherwork, original artwork, paintings, treats, baked goods, comics, vintage items, vinyl records, and other unique handcrafted creations. The goal of Prism Market is to bring together a wide variety of creative voices and vendors into one welcoming community event that highlights independent artists and makers from around the area.
Patrons will also be able to enjoy everything Maplewood Public House has to offer throughout the evening, including food and drinks inside the venue and on the outdoor patio if open during the event. Guests 21 and over can purchase beer inside and enjoy it while walking the outdoor market, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed summer night filled with shopping, conversation, and community connection.
Whether you are searching for one-of-a-kind artwork, gifts, vintage treasures, or simply looking for a fun Friday night out, Prism Market at Maplewood aims to offer something for everyone. Organizers hope this first event becomes the beginning of a new summer tradition in Glen Ellyn that celebrates local creativity, inclusivity, and community spirit.
A Bead Streetz production.
6:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Beer of the Month Sampling at Mullen’s
Mullen's Sports Bar & Grill, 7301 N Western Ave., Chicago 773-465-2113 🗺️
Mullen’s Sport Bar will have Revolution Freedom Lemonade as their beer of the month pint night. We’ll also be sampling Anti-Zero NA IPA!
6:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Pig Minds Karaoke
Pig Minds Brewing Co., 4080 Steele Dr., Machesney Park, IL (779) 423-2147 🗺️
Join us this coming Friday, June 26th for our next Karaoke Night at Pig Minds!
From 6pm-9pm we’ll have open mic to show us what you got! This is a free to participate, for fun event!
6:30 - 8:30 pm 🍺 Brews & Binding at Half Acre
Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago (773) 248-4038 🗺️
$49.00 – $90.00
Looking for a unique night out? Join Barrovian Books for an unforgettable evening combining craft beer with the timeless art of bookbinding. This hands-on workshop let’s you discover the fundamentals of traditional bookbinding while enjoying great company and drinks.
What You’ll Experience
Learn the Craft
Dive into the rich history of bookbinding and master essential techniques that have been passed down through generations. From understanding paper grain to perfecting your stitching, you’ll gain skills that connect you to centuries of artisans.
Create Your Books
You’ll hand-sew and bind three (3) Barrovian Booklets to take home. Choose your preferred: Cover type and design
Spine color
Page style: lined, blank, or dot grid
Guided by Expertise
Learn from skilled craftspeople who are passionate about preserving and sharing traditional bookbinding techniques. No prior experience necessary—we’ll guide you through every step.
What’s Included
All materials and tools needed for bookbinding
Expert instruction and guidance
Three handcrafted booklets to take home
Your first round of drinks free
A Barrovian Books Leather Pen holder to keep with your booklets
Choose between personalizing your booklets or as custom leather bookmark, tattooed live during the workshop!
Bookmarks are completely custom to your choosing OR get one, two, or all three of your books personalized with a leather patch.
Registration and full details here.
7:00 - 9:30 pm 🍺 Summer Soiree: Bingo with the Queens!
Harbor Brewing Co., 136 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa, IL 🗺️
Hot queens. Cold beer. Summer starts now.
Bingo with the Queens!
Doors open at 6:15pm, Bingo begins promptly at 7pm
Seating is first come, first served
21+ event
Food available for purchase from The Curious Crow
Tickets here (SOLD OUT)
7:30 pm 🍺 Suncatcher Movies on the Patio
Suncatcher Brewing, 2849 W Chicago Ave., Chicago (312) 210-7162 🗺️
Join us the last Friday of every month for movies on the patio starting at 7:30. Check out our summer line up!
June 26: Wet Hot American Summer
July 31: Predator
August 27: Tremors
September 25: Robocop
8:00 pm - 1:00 am 🍺 Karaoke Fridays
Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 847-468-8810 🗺️
Grab the mic and own the stage!
Karaoke Fridays at Elgin Public House are bringing the energy every week. Whether you’re a rock star, a shower singer, or just here for the fun, it’s the perfect night to sing your heart out with friends.
Starts at 8PM every Friday
Kitchen open until midnight — so you can keep the party going all night long!
9:00 pm - 12:00 am 🍺 The Last Show on Earth
Illuminated Brew Works, 6186 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago (708) 669-7287 🗺️
The last show ever from your troubled friends at IBW.
Tijuana Hercules
Nonagon
Whatever Jeff Fox’s Band Is Now Called
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