The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival
Chicagoland's newest tradition
The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to 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.
FOOD FEST VILLAGE
The Village is a sprawling district showcasing custom stadium residencies by Chicago's culinary royalty. Legends including Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard, Publican Quality, Luxbar, Dimi Dimi 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.
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 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.
