Windy City Smokeout: Chicago's Premier Country Music and BBQ Festival

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Prepare to put on your boots and loosen your belts, Chicago! The Windy City Smokeout is returning to town in 2024, featuring a lineup of popular country music artists and skilled barbecue chefs. Make sure to save the dates of July 11-14, as the United Center parking lot will turn into a four-day paradise of country music and delicious barbecue. Whether you are a dedicated country music enthusiast, a BBQ expert, or simply seeking some fun, this festival is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the summer. Get ready with your cowboy hat and get your taste buds ready - it's time to explore what the 2024 Windy City Smokeout will offer!

The 2024 festival will feature four epic country headliners:

- Thursday, July 11: Thomas Rhett

- Friday, July 12: Parker McCollum

- Saturday, July 13: Cody Johnson

- Sunday, July 14: Carrie Underwood[1][2][5]

Aside from the main acts, the event will feature a variety of country artists throughout the four-day festival. Here are a few of the outstanding performers:

- Chase Rice

- Ernest

- Priscilla Block

- Lee Brice

- Billy Currington

- Nate Smith

- Ashley Cooke

- Ian Munsick

- 49 Winchester[1][2][5]

Windy City Smokeout is not just about music; it's also a celebration of barbecue and craft beer. The event will feature more than 25 pitmasters from across the country, including local Chicago favorites like Green Street Smoked Meats, Soul & Smoke, and Lexington Betty Smokehouse[3][4]. Attendees can enjoy a variety of barbecue styles from Kentucky, Nashville, Missouri, and Chicago, along with craft beers from top American breweries, including Chicago's own Goose Island[4].

For individuals seeking to fully enjoy their time at the event, the festival provides a popular unlimited BBQ brunch with mimosas, bloody marys, and a never-ending selection of pitmaster dishes.

Single-day tickets for Windy City Smokeout 2024 are available for purchase starting at $65.95. You can purchase a four-day general admission ticket for $255.95[3]. Due to the event's high demand and exceptional artist lineup, country music lovers and barbecue fans should purchase their tickets in advance.

In preparation for another thrilling summer of events in Chicago, Windy City Smokeout 2024 is expected to stand out, featuring a great mix of country music, delicious barbecue, and tasty craft beer in the downtown area[1][4].

Citations:

[1] https://www.unitedcenter.com/events/2024/07/11/windy-city-smokeout/

[2] https://www.choosechicago.com/event/windy-city-smokeout-chicagos-country-music-festival/2024-07-13/

[3] https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/windy-city-smokeout-announces-more-details-about-2024-festival/3450659/

[4] https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/festivals-special-events/windy-city-smokeout/

[5] https://www.nashville.com/event/windy-city-smokeout-country-music-festival-tickets-lineup-chicago/