Windy City BBQ Classic 2013 on September 1 (Groupon available)

The hot ticket for BBQ fans in Chicago is the Windy City BBQ Classic 2013 coming Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 1 at Soldier Field’s South Parking Lot.

There will be a People’s Choice competition where the winner will be determined by event goers. In addition, 30 teams across the nation will compete for best pork, ribs, chicken and brisket plates for a chance to
qualify for the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BBQ. All cooking must be cooked using all-wood, meaning no gas or electricity.

Choose from Three Options

$49 for one general-admission ticket to the Windy City BBQ Classic, which includes all-day BBQ sampling from 30 pit masters, live blues music, live cooking demonstrations, and giveaways
$79 for one VIP ticket, which includes all of the above plus all-day tastings of up to 30 different craft beers (8 oz. pours)
$99 for one Premium ticket, which includes all of the above plus early entry at 11 a.m., Bloody Mary tasting from Vintage Vines, entry to win a 3-hour BBQ 101 Class, and access to a themed photo booth
The event takes place at Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1.