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Video: The 2019 Windy City Smokeout Is Back with a Star-Studded Lineup & NEW Location

Video: The 2019 Windy City Smokeout Is Back with a Star-Studded Lineup & NEW Location

Feb 15, 2019

Get fired up, Chicago! The Windy City Smokeout is back (July 12 – 14, 2019) with another year of the world’s best BBQ, craft beer, and live country music. We’re excited to announce a NEW location this year that will take this epic parking lot party to a whole new level.

This year the festival is headed to the United Center Parking Lot C, at 1901 W. Madison St.

Headliners for the 2019 Windy City Smokeout include country music stars: Chris Young, Old Dominion, Cole Swindell and many more.

Tickets are now on sale! Use promo code WCS19 to receive $15 off your day passes and $40 off 3-day passes.*

Buy your tickets to Windy City Smokeout here.

*Valid through Friday, February 15 at 11:59 PM.

 

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