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When and Where
- July 18-19, 2026
- Saturday 7/18, 12-10pm; Sunday 7/19, 12-8pm
- Ravenswood and Berteau Avenues, Ravenswood Corridor
Details
- Craft beer & cocktails
- Killer live music
- Delicious street food
- Axe-throwing & games
- Suggested Donation: $10
CASH ONLY. ATMs on-site. Stop by our Malt Row Merch tent for exclusive Malt Row and festival merch and apparel like hats, t-shirts, coozies, stickers and more.
Sponsorship & Vendor Info
Malt Row is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country – and it’s right here in Ravenswood! Each year, we celebrate this cultural ferment with Ravenswood On Tap, a two-day outdoor festival that is all about local.
Enjoy beers from Malt Row breweries, KOVAL Distillery cocktails, special tappings, incredible live music, delicious street food, local artists and artisans, axe-throwing, and more! Ravenswood On Tap is open on Saturday, 7/19 (12-10pm) and Sunday, 7/20 (12-8pm). This year On Tap is going even bigger by extending until 8:00pm on Sunday. That gives you two extra hours of beer, food, and music!
Learn more about Malt Row and the local craft brewing community.
Featuring the Brewers & Distillers of Malt Row
Begyle Brewing | Cultivate by Forbidden Root | Demo Brewing
Dovetail Brewery | Half Acre | Hop Butcher for the World
Is/Was Brewing | KOVAL Distillery | Spiteful Brewing
Musical Performances
She’s Crafty | Punk’d | Serengeti | The Microphone Misfitz
with special guest stars: Toronzo Cannon & Joanna Connor
plus…
NO MEN | wht.rbbt.obj | Guardrail | CalicoLoco
Sweetie | Lydia Cash | Siderunners | Billy Joel Jr
and pop-up performances by: The Rhinemaidens
Enter at intersection of Ravenswood and Berteau avenues. Your suggested donation of $10 benefits small business support and community programming from the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (501c6), and public art and placemaking projects from the Ravenswood Community Council (501c3).
Presale Packages Coming Soon: Save Money & Skip The Lines!
Skip the ticket lines, get a reusable steel tumbler or a tasting flight, and save some dough!
Save $$ and skip the lines!
- 4 Full Pour Tickets (12oz each)
- 1 Axe Throwing pass
- 1 reusable steel tumbler
- 1 Ravenswood On Tap sticker pack
Save $$ and skip the lines!
- 6 Full Pour Tickets (12oz each)
- 2 reusable steel tumblers
- 2 Ravenswood On Tap sticker packs
Presale only special!
8 Tasting Pour Tickets (5oz each)
Performance Schedule
Saturday, July 19
8:20 PM Punk’d
7:00 PM Toronzo Cannon
5:40 PM The Microphone Misfitz
4:35 PM NO MEN
3:30 PM wht.rbbt.obj
2:25 PM CalicoLoco
1:20 PM Sweetie
12:15 PM Lydia Cash
Sunday, July 20
6:20 PM: She’s Crafty, Chicago’s All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute
4:50 PM Joanna Connor
3:30 PM Serengeti
2:25 PM Guardrail
1:20 PM Siderunners
12:15 PM Billy Joel Jr
Plus, performances each day at 3:00 PM by Chicago’s Alphorn Duo, The Rhinemaidens!
We Support Local Musicians
Each year, Ravenswood On Tap showcases a carefully-curated lineup of some of Chicago’s most exciting musicians.
Check out our 2025 playlist on Spotify! If you like what you hear, please support these musicians directly by going to their next show, buying their music from their website or Bandcamp, or asking for them at your local record store.
Food Vendors
- Bad Johnny’s Wood-Fired Pizza
- Cafe Tola
- Genoa Italian
- Avrom Farm
- Yum Dum Food Truck
Arts & Entertainment
- Live Music from amazing local musicians!
- Wine Tastings w/ Vin312 Winery
- Axe Throwing
- Live Typewriter Poetry by Type Cast Poetry
- Swordplay demos by Chicago Swordplay Guild
- Live painting by Bec Phelan
- Exclusive Malt Row Merch
Entry Fee and Directions
$10 Suggested Donation
- Suggested Donation: $10
- Full Pour Drink Ticket (12oz): $8
- Tasting Pour Drink Ticket (5oz): 3 for $12 (beer only)
- Food: Varies by vendor
CASH ONLY. ATMs on-site. Stop by our Malt Row Merch tent for exclusive Malt Row and festival merch and apparel like hats, t-shirts, coozies, stickers and more.
Directions
The main entrance is located at Ravenswood Ave and Berteau Ave, on the east side of the train tracks. Our Will Call and Merch tents will be at the north end of the festival.
Hop off the Brown Line at Irving Park or Montrose, or you can take the #78 Montrose, #50 Damen, or #22 Clark buses.
Ravenswood On Tap Makes Good Things Happen in Our Community
Proceeds from this event help fund small business support and community programming from the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (501c6), and public art and placemaking projects from the Ravenswood Community Council (501c3). Other beneficiaries include Friends of Ravenswood Elementary (501c3), Ravenswood Neighbors Association (501c3), Common Pantry (501c3), and several other community fundraising partners. Volunteers can also help our Malt Row brewers pour beer as they raise funds for RCC greening and public art projects.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
The Ravenswood On Tap Craft Beer & Music Fest is proudly presented by the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, Special Service Area #31, Ravenswood Community Council, Criterion Productions, Garrett Realty, Renewal by Andersen, Erwin Law, LuckyPrints, Dovetail Brewery, Polar Beverage, BrainFood, and Chiro One.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ravenswood on Tap wants YOU.
Our community-centered events are powered by volunteers like you. Sign up to help at the gate or ticket tents and we’ll donate $14 an hour to our non-profit partners. All volunteers receive an exclusive Ravenswood On Tap t-shirt from our friends at Luckyprints (plus some drink tickets)!