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

Mar 27, 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.

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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!

Buy your tickets to Windy City Smokeout here.

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