November 27 – December 27

The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival

Most weeks, Thu–Sun
4–9 PM SUN 2–6 PM
Entry & parking
FREE

Chicagoland's newest tradition

The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to The Village at New Ryan Field this holiday season, with holiday-inspired cuisine, an Artisan Gift Market and a light garden with thousands of twinkling lights. It's Chicago's largest holiday-themed food event, bringing together legends Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard, Publican Quality, Gibsons and more.
Arrive early and shop late, with elevated cuisine, winter cocktails
and seasonal brews to keep you warm.

The VILLAGE

Location

THE VILLAGE - NORTHWEST PLAZA

The Village is a sprawling district showcasing custom stadium residencies by Chicago's culinary royalty. Legends including Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard, Publican Quality, Luxbar, Dimmi Dimmi and Gibsons operate from six custom-designed pavilions, offering exclusive winter menus developed specifically for Ryan Field.

ARTISAN GIFT MARKET

This curated market celebrates the ingenuity of independent small businesses who channel their passions into one-of-a-kind products that are perfect for gifting. Meet and shop 24 rotating artisans and learn how they make their products, eats, art and confections.

A shopper picks out a handmade ornament at an artisan market stall

24 rotating artisans

One-of-a-kind gifts

Meet the makers

Warm up and take in the lights

HOLIDAY HALL

Relax with seasonal craft beers, winter cocktails or giant pretzels in the grand Holiday Hall, with Munich-style beer garden tables, glowing fireplaces and comfy furniture overlooking the stadium.

Holiday stalls and a lit tree on the plaza at New Ryan Field

HOLIDAY LIGHT GARDEN

Feel the glow of holidays past and present as you step into the illuminated grounds of Ryan Field, lit by thousands of twinkling lights.

Trees wrapped in lights along a snowy path at New Ryan Field