Food & Beverage

ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE OF MAY26th, 2024 WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL $200.00 PROCESSING FEE. PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE AND AVAILABILITY. Please note that upon your acceptance to the festival, your credit card on file will be automatically debited and processed for the full amount owed within 24hrs. 

Fri, July 5, 2024 | 5pm to 10pm Sat, July 6, 2024 | 11am to 10pm Sun, July 7, 2024 | 11am to 7pm From brewery-focused pubs and taprooms to bars and even the local supermarket, the popularity of craft beers remains as strong as ever. Illinois alone is home to more than 200 of the nation’s 4,000-plus microbreweries. Windy City beer lovers will again be in hops heaven when Chicago Craft Beer Fest returns for its 10th flavor-packed year to its new Jonquil Park!

CHICAGO CRAFT BEER FEST 2024 RULES & REGULATIONS Contract Cancellation: Chicago Running and Special Events Management - CRSEM,LLC (hereinafter “CRSEM,”) reserves the right to cancel a contract at any time for the good of the festival, by its sole discretion or by the direction of the Wrightwood Neighbors Association (AKA “Park Committee”).  Any cancellations by management will be refunded if ALL rules and regulations have been followed. Cancellation or suspension due to lack of proper city licensing or failure to meet or maintain guidelines will not be eligible for refunds.
Water: Running water is not provided on site.  You must supply your own fresh water.
Electricity: No small portable generators or car batteries are permitted within your exhibit booth.  All electricity on site, if paid for, is portable and provided by a third-party supplier. Any service disruptions and/or blackouts from electricity provided by SEM will not result in a rebate or refund.
Music: This event STRICTLY prohibits the playing of recorded or live music in your booth.
Laws: Drilling or digging in the park is not permitted to secure your tent or equipment.  Violators will be subject to a park fine and space cancellation at the event. You are directly responsible for city violations and fines. 
Set-up and Tear-down: Each participant is responsible for setup, take down and clean-up of your booth space, and returned as delivered. Vehicles are not allowed on the park grounds. Parking is not provided and street parking is allowed in designated areas upon availability .  Load-in/set-up times will be provided to you by email one week prior to the event.  There will be a designated loading and unloading area , and you must remove your vehicle immediately after loading or unloading your merchandise. You are allotted 2.5 hours from closing time of the event to vacate your booth space after the event.Please note that CRSEM,LLC or the Wrightwood Neighbors Association strongly recommend removing any items of value each night , and are not responsible for any loss or damage to your property.
No Show Policy: Participants who have not checked-in by 5:00 PM Friday, July 5th will be considered a “no-show.” No Show participants/artist will NOT be eligible for refunds and assigned booth space will be forfeited to a wait-list participant.
Trash Disposal:  Each space must be left clean throughout the event and each night. Trash receptacles and bags will not be provided, this is your responsibility. Trash (in bags) will be picked up from booths.  You May be subject to additional fees if your space is not maintained as delivered, upon vacating your event space.
Indemnification: Wrightwood Neighbors Association, Chicago Running and Special Events Management -CRSEM,LLC, its employees, festival service providers, or any participating sponsors will NOT be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the participant (artist or restaurant), any of the participant’s employees or any property prior to, during or after the period covered by the participation exhibitor contract. This signed contract states that you agree to the terms and indemnify all parties working and producing the event from any liability or claim.
Booth Space: Each vendor must use only the space that they are granted.  Only a three-foot entry way is permitted. It is strictly prohibited to store items across or adjacent to your booth. We reserve the right to relocate a participating artist, Merchant or food vendor when necessary even after a space has been assigned – based upon approval of the festival committee.
Third Party Vendors: You cannot resell or lease any space to a 3rd party to participate in the event in your booth.
Event Hours:  All vendors must remain open during festival hours.