Chicago Gourmet 2021

Chicago Gourmet, the nation’s premier culinary experience, returns with live events all September. Created by the Illinois Restaurant Association to honor Chicago’s culinary achievements and the creative vision of the chefs, sommeliers, and wine-, spirit-, and beer-makers who participate, it spotlights Chicago as an international culinary destination via its unparalleled epicurean talent.

Chicago Gourmet is possible with the support of presenting sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. With the present and future of the hospitality industry at heart, the 2021 festival will benefit the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

For more information, visit chicagogourmet.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Note: Chicago Gourmet will host multiple live events in 2021. However, The Grand Tasting on the Main Lawn will not take place in Millennium Park this September, with a spectacular return planned for 2022.

In accordance with City of Chicago recommendations, full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend all 2021 Chicago Gourmet events. For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours of attending Chicago Gourmet events. If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines or to find a vaccination location near you, please visit www.vaccinefinder.org.

All guests are required to:

1. Comply with the Chicago Gourmet Attendee Health Pledge. Visit chicagogourmet.org to view the pledge.

2. Bring a printed copy of your Vaccine Card, Vaccine Record, or Negative COVID-19 test

3. At outdoor events, masks are required for unvaccinated guests when not actively eating or drinking. When indoors, all guests should wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking.

Chicago Gourmet Attendee Health Pledge

We ask that you not attend any Chicago Gourmet event if any of the following is true for you or anyone in your party:

• Within 14 days before attending any Chicago Gourmet event you have tested positive, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for, COVID-19;

• Within 48 hours prior to attending any Chicago Gourmet event, you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention);

• Within 14 days prior to attending any Chicago Gourmet event, you have travelled to any international territory identified by federal or applicable state or local governments as being subject to travel or quarantine advisories due to COVID-19.