Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd., Westmont Winter Beer Fest, Mikerphone’s Winterfest, Streetz Artz Alliance February events, Saint Errant finds a home and more
Brews on Blvd tasting event — Saturday, Feb. 7
Tickets for the 10th annual Brews on Blvd at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema are now on sale. Enjoy an incredible lineup of craft breweries, local vendors, delicious bites and live entertainment throughout the day. Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking for good vibes, there’s something for everyone here.
The 30-plus participating breweries include Real American Beer, BubbleHouse, Lagunitas, Ike & Oak, Nik & Ivy, The Boston Beer Company and many more.
The Hollywood Blvd Cinema is located at 1001 W 75th Street in west suburban Woodridge.
General admission is at noon, and VIP entry begins at 11 a.m. For more information, visit here.
Westmont Winter Beer Festival Feb. 14
Make plans for one of the highlights of the winter craft-beer scene in Chicagoland, as the 2026 Westmont Winter Beer Festival will again be held in Ty Warner Park in west suburban Westmont. The fest will feature dozens of craft breweries from the Chicagoland area (and even a few from out of state) on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 2-6 p.m. Participants will receive 20 four-ounce pours, and the event will have heated tents, bonfires, outdoor seating and food trucks.
Tickets are $50 for general admission, $65 VIP and $70 at the door. For more information, visit WestmontParks.org/BeerFest
Winterfest at Mikerphone Brewing Jan. 24
This annual event at the popular Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village runs from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. (In case you hadn’t heard, they’ll be opening a second taproom in Park Ridge in the coming months.)
Beer and Loathing will provide plenty of rock tunes, food will be served by Greece Smoked Meats, and there will be hot poked beers, s’mores and games. FYI — with seriously cold temps predicted for Saturday, all of the fun is expected to move inside at Mikerphone.
Also worth noting, Mikerphone has converted their original tasting room into a cozy dive bar on Mondays during January and February, where you can play free darts, foosball and shuffleboard while enjoying award-winning beers, Wisconsin-style old fashioneds, Malort, bar snacks and more.
121 Garlisch Drive in Elk Grove Village. MikerphoneBrewing.com
Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming winter events
Phase Three Be Mine Bazaar
Sunday, Feb. 1 from noon-5 p.m.
Phase Three Brewing
932 Donata Court in Lake Zurich
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? The Be Mine Bazaar sip-and-shop experience at Phase Three Brewing is a curated market that features an amazing variety of unique, handmade items and delicious treats from talented artists and makers. Whether you’re shopping for your valentine, your galentine, or yourself, you’re sure to find something special.
Amazing handmade gifts
One-of-a-kind jewelry and accessory pieces
Veteran-made woodworking
Candles and scents
Original artwork
Decadant sweets, cookies and more
Stupid Cupid Market
Sunday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Noon Whistle Brewing
800 E. Roosevelt in Lombard
Shop incredible local artists and makers at the Lombard Noon Whistle Artisan Market. Free to attend and totally family friendly, you can sip, shop and — if you arrive early — enjoy brunch before browsing.
Stroll through the event room with a frosty beverage in hand and explore a curated lineup of talented local artists and crafters offering their handmade goods. It’s the perfect way to knock out your shopping list while enjoying great beer, great vibes and a great community.
Cards & Memorabilia Market
Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon-5 p.m.
Imperial Oak Brewing
9526 Ogden Avenue in Brookfield
This debut theme will feature sports cards, collectibles and memorabilia.
Subscribe to this group and get more info on their numerous events at StreetzArtzAlliance.com
Lake County Craft Beer Festival Feb. 21
The 11th annual Lake County Beer Fest returns Saturday, February 21 with a fun new Fire & Ice twist. Sip with the saints or party with the sinners… either way, get ready for a night of bold flavors and big fun at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The event features local, regional and national breweries, distilleries and wineries plus music, food, games and entertainment.
This year’s theme is Fire & Ice — are you fire, or are you ice? Devil or angel? Come dressed to match your vibe and head to Grayslake for an unforgettable evening of craft beverages and fiery fun. Buy your tickets now for an early-bird discount.
VIP entry: 4-9 p.m. ($80)
General admission: 5-9 p.m. ($50-60)
Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake
LCFairgrounds.com/beerfest
Saint Errant moving into old Temperance space in Evanston
As big fans of Saint Errant for a while now (especially their assortment of hazy IPAs and barrel-aged work), we couldn’t be happier to hear they’ll be moving into the former Temperance space in Evanston later this month. Coincidentally, Temperance (2000 Dempster Street) is one of the several locations Saint Errant has contract brewed over their eight years in business.
Pending food and liquor license approvals from the city of Evanston, ownership has indicated they should be ready to open in March. Look for a spotlight on this new addition to the north suburbs in our upcoming spring issue.
Kids eat free at More Brewing through March 31
Now through March 31, families can get one free kids meal (12 & under) with the purchase of an adult meal at More Brewing’s three locations in Huntley, Bartlett and Villa Park.
Personal favorites include their smash burger, Korean wings, smoked maple Brussels sprouts and pesto chicken Caesar sandwich.
