Dovetail 10th Anniversary
Dovetail Brewery, 1800 W. Belle Plaine Ave., Chicago (773) 683-1414 🗺️
Celebrate 10 Years of Dovetail beer with a weekend-long party at our brewery at da corners of Belle Plaine & Ravenswood on Aug 8-9!
Throughout the weekend, enjoy $5 pours of the three beers that started it all—our house Lager, Hefeweizen, and Rauchbier—along with The Secret Garden, featuring timed tappings of spontaneously fermented beers pulled from our cellar. We'll also have exclusive 10th Anniversary merchandise available all weekend long, plus special food pop-ups from Beard & Belly, Fixin' Franks (Depot Dogs), and Union / Lardon.
Sat August 8 • The Barrel Loft Stage
The Barrel Loft Stage featuring
Nathan Graham
Reilly Downes
The Handcuffs
Nora O’Connor Duo
Free Entry • Doors at 4:30pm
Sun August 9 • Mega Kölsch Service
We're bringing Kölschbock out of the Dovetail archives for a 10 year anniversary MEGA KÖLSCH SERVICE on Sunday, August 9. At this Anniversary Kölsch Service, we'll serve you 400mL of Kölschbock, our bigger and bolder version of our Kölsch, until you say stop.
Reserve your spot at Mega Kölsch Service for your preferred seating time. One reservation is required per guest (for example, if your party has six people, please reserve six seats). There are three 90-minute reservation windows: 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. Limited walk-up seating will also be available.
Lots more to come!
9:00 am 🍺 Summer Wellness Weekend
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 901 W. Kinzie St., Chicago 312-989-0599 🗺️
You loved it so much last time; we brought it back...and added a day!
Our Summer Wellness Weekend returns to Guinness Open Gate Brewery on August 8th & 9th at 9:00 AM. Choose the morning that works best for you and join us for a reset of movement, nourishment, and self-care.
Swipe right to see what we've got lined up for you (hint: it includes 20% off brunch!). Tap this link to reserve your spot before they sell out!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 🍺 Yoga and a Beer
Scorched Earth Brewing Co., 203 Berg St., Algonquin, IL (224) 209-8472 🗺️
Come on out to the taproom and enjoy a relaxing yoga class followed by a pint of your favorite Scorched Earth beer! Bring your mat and anything you need to find your center. $25 includes a session and a pint.
Reservations are encouraged by emailing info@scorchedearthbrewing.com.
11:00 am 🍺 Waffadilla + Traveling Reptile Show
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 🗺️
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 with your hosts Traveling World of Reptiles and our (now famous!) food partners Waffadilla at 11am on Saturday, August 8th!
Snakes, turtles, lizards, OH MY! This family friendly event gets the kiddos up close and personal with these cold blooded beasts!
Plus, EVERYONE will love the food coming out of the Waffadilla food truck! They're TV stars now, ya know?! Appearing on this season of The Great Food Truck Race 19, they're making waves of their own.
We're opening the patio early at 11am for the show and tasty waffle/quesadilla mashups, so come by and snag a spot!
PLEASE NOTE: Kids need to be accompanied by an adult, especially AFTER THE SHOW. No running around the taproom, patio, or surrounding properties is allowed. No outside food or drinks, please. Support your local brewery and food truck!
12:00 - 6:00 pm 🍺 Bazaar Noir
Beer Bazaar, 107 Center St., Grayslake, IL (847) 986-6473 🗺️
STEP INTO THE SHADOWS AT BAZAAR NOIR
Looking to add a little mystery and intrigue to your weekend wrap-up? We’d like to formally invite you to Bazaar Noir, an exclusive, speakeasy-style experience happening right here at Beer Bazaar. Taking place every second Sunday of the month from NOON to 6:00 PM, we are opening up a realm of hidden flavors reserved only for those in the know.
Here is the catch: we have locked away a completely secret menu, and your standard order won't get you access. To unlock these exclusive offerings, you will need to whisper the secret password to your bartender: “We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.” Say it clean, say it with confidence, and say it like you belong.
Whether you are a seasoned secret agent or just looking for a unique, elevated Sunday vibe, the taproom and bottleshop are ready for you. Clear your calendar for Sunday afternoon, practice your delivery, and prepare to experience Beer Bazaar like never before.
12:00 - 5:00 pm 🍺 Summer Artisan Market at Maplewood Public House
Maplewood Public House, 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn 🗺️
Celebrate summer with an afternoon of shopping, creativity, and craft beer at Maplewood Public House on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This family-friendly outdoor artisan market brings together a carefully curated collection of local artists, makers, collectors, and small businesses for an afternoon filled with unique finds, great conversation, and community.
Browse an ever-changing selection of handmade artwork, jewelry, home décor, woodworking, leather goods, candles, baked treats, vintage treasures, comics, vinyl records, plants, collectibles, and so much more. Every purchase supports an independent artist or small business, making this a great opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind items you won't find in big box stores.
Grab a craft beer or your favorite beverage from Maplewood Public House, relax with friends, and enjoy the laid-back summer atmosphere while exploring dozens of creative vendors. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, adding something special to your own collection, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, there's something here for everyone.
This special summer market embraces the bright, colorful spirit of the season with a fresh, welcoming atmosphere designed to celebrate local creativity and bring the community together. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and there is plenty of nearby parking.
Come sip, shop, and support local on Saturday, August 8, and experience another unique artisan market presented by the Streetz Artz Alliance.
1:00 - 11:00 pm 🍺 Summer Skelebration: 10 Years of Beer, Art, and YOU!
Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 Lemont Rd., Unit 300, Woodridge, IL (630) 395-9033 🗺️
Ten years ago we poured our first pint. Since then, every batch we've brewed has been shaped by the artists, makers, and creative weirdos who've kept us inspired along the way — so this summer, we're throwing them a party, and you’re all invited!
Seven (7!) musical acts will keep the vibe up all day, while a crew of live artists turns the brewery into a working studio: get inked by a tattoo artist (3-6pm), decorated in henna (1-4pm), or sketched by a caricature artist (1-4pm) who'll capture the details that make you unique in both print and digital form!
Watch a linocut printmaker pull fresh prints by hand, or get your tote bag or bag tag embroidered on the spot. Kids can catch a marionette puppet show (at 1pm and 3pm), and our talented juggler will keep things light by twisting balloons into crazy shapes for anyone young at heart (3:30-6:30pm).
Musical acts include:
- Cheryl Rodey - JD Kostyk - Jukebox JBC - Matt Alfano - Billy Denton - Echo & Ransom - Shukin and the Ramblers (inside at 7pm)
Food is art, too! We'll have:
-- TamalesPlus from 12-5pm
-- Li'l Greek Kitchen from 2-6pm
-- Grumpy Gaucho empanadas from 3-9pm
-- Toby Dawgs for late-night eats from 7-10pm.
And, of course: BEER! We'll be full up on all your SKB faves, including a new Gufo hazy, Friends Don't Lie APA, Migratory Coconut Ale, a Bohemian Pils brewed in collab with Pierce Tavern, a Light Lager brewed with our mug club, and more!
Your $15 ticket nabs you access to all this fun stuff and a collectible aluminum cup featuring original art by Ashleigh Road’s Matt Pennetti — PLUS your first beer (or cider/seltzer).
DD tickets are $10 and include a collectible cup and your choice of an N/A beer or soda + unlimited lemonade.
Children’s (ages 3+) tickets are $5 each and include unlimited lemonade in regular plastic cups.
Due to the interactive and indoor/outdoor nature of this event, we kindly ask that you please leave any pets at home.
Mug Club members and their guests get in an hour early at noon (with a special musical act to kick things off!), and everyone else is welcome to join the fun starting at 1pm.
Camp chairs are permitted, coolers are not.
Ten years of beer. A decade of art. One big SKELEBRATION!
1:00 - 4:00 pm 🍺 2026 Dachshund Derby
Midwest Coast Brewing Co., 137 W. Walnut St., Chicago (312) 361-1176 🗺️
The 6th Annual Dachshund Derby is coming up on Saturday, August 8th and tickets are going as fast as these little pups will run through the finish line on race day!
Dachshund Derby Deets (say that 5 times fast)
Food from FIVE SQUARED PIZZA
Mobile Bookshop Pop-Up from thelitwagon
Floral Bouquets from West Town Flower Girl
Tickets $12.51 (Eventbrite)
3:00 - 7:00 pm 🍺 Pocketworld
Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life, 2919 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago 🗺️
Handcrafted, gluten free Colombian empanadas. Meat and veggie options available, and they're so damn good.
4:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Summerween Boozy Book Fair at Soundgrowler Brewing
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St., Ste P, Tinley Park, IL (708) 263-0083 🗺️
It's time for another Boozy Book Fair! We're excited to partner once again with Love’s Sweet Arrow for an Adult Book Fair at Soundgrowler Brewing. Join us on from 4pm-8pm, and enjoy some tasty brews and cocktails while you browse!
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