Windy City Smokeout
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The Windy City Smokeout is a premier 5-day outdoor festival in Chicago that blends top-tier country music, authentic championship BBQ, and craft beer. Hosted outside the United Center, the event features a packed lineup of premier national music headliners alongside dozens of world-class pitmasters from across the country serving up ribs, brisket, and local street food.
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