The Windy Metropolis Smokeout is an annual barbecue and music pageant held in Chicago, Illinois. The pageant includes a lineup of prime barbecue eating places from across the nation, in addition to reside music, cooking demonstrations, and different actions. The 2025 lineup has not but been introduced, however the pageant is often held in August or September.
The Windy Metropolis Smokeout is among the hottest barbecue festivals within the nation. It attracts over 20,000 attendees every year. The pageant can also be a significant financial driver for Chicago, producing an estimated $10 million in income for the town.
