Windy City Ribfest

Eating pork is a Fourth of July weekend tradition in Uptown, where attendees can flex their jaw muscles and stretch their waistlines at this barbecue fest. You'll find local ribbers as well grillmasters from as far away as Austin, Texas and Austrailia—all cooking tasty racks that you can slather in sauce. Once you're full, you can walk off the meat while browsing a lineup of local vendors or take in a set from your preferred street festival cover band.