EDGEBROOK — Everyday Edgebrook will take advantage of an unseasonably warm first weekend of spring with an all-you-can-drink outdoor craft beer tasting event on Saturday.
The first-ever Cabin Fever Fest, named for its goal to jolt sunlight-deprived neighbors from their winter doldrums, will invite eight local craft breweries to pour samples of their most popular beers in the parking lot behind Local Goods Chicago, 5422 W. Devon Ave.
A $20 ticket (or $30 for a couple) grants each attendee a souvenir 5-ounce mug, which can be filled and refilled as long as it can be held upright.
The event will feature beer from Chicago craft behemoths like Revolution and Lagunitas alongside indie favorites like Pipeworks and Tangled Roots. Others range from the hyper-local Old Irving Brewing to suburban peers like Ten Ninety, Beer on the Wall and Oak Park Brewing Company.
For an extra cost, visitors can also buy hot dogs provided by Ivy's Burgers, Hot Dogs & Fries, 5419 W. Devon Ave., and tacos from Edgebrook Coffee Shop and Diner, 6322 N. Central Ave.
Donations will also be collected for Aqua Salon and The Elephant Thai Cuisine, which were damaged in a fire Sunday evening. A fundraising page for the two businesses had raised more than $3,500 by Thursday morning.
Cabin Fever Fest runs from 2-5 p.m. Space is limited; tickets can be bought online.
