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Chicago Country Music Festival Windy City Smokeout Announces 2026 LineUp That Extends Fest To 5 Days
Chicago’s Country Music, BBQ and Craft Beer Festival is coming back. This year growing in size and numbers as they will now be a 5 day event. The fest will return to United Center’s parking lot and bringing back the western themes Chi-Town has grown to love.
The Windy City Smokeout festival lineup features some of the biggest names in the industry. The 2026 headliners include:
- Hootie & The Blowfish
- Lainey Wilson
- Jordan Davis
- Treaty Oak Revival
- Blake Shelton
- Braxton Keith
- Sterling Elza
They’ll have all the ‘cue you can handle as dozens of pitmasters from around the US will gather on the opposite side of the stages providing ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork and more for your culinary delights and will include:
- Bub City
- Chef Art Smith’s Reunion
- Green Street Smoked Meats
- Lexington Betty Smokehouse
- Smoque BBQ
- Soul & Smoke
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