Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Beer Under Glass in Chicago! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Beer Under Glass and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
Beer Under Glass is the official kickoff event for Illinois Craft Beer Week, hosted by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild on the rooftop of the Harris Theater at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. The festival features craft beer from more than 80 Illinois and out-of-state breweries in one of the city's most distinctive settings — a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. All proceeds support the Guild. The 2025 edition is Friday, May 9, with VIP early entry at 4:30 PM and GA from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. GA is $55, VIP is $65. ImBIBE members receive a complimentary VIP upgrade with GA purchase.
Beer Under Glass began around 2010 as a signature event of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, which was founded in 1997 to serve as a unified voice for the state's brewing industry. The festival was conceived as the opening celebration for Illinois Craft Beer Week, a statewide event that includes hundreds of events at breweries, bars, and restaurants across Illinois.
The event's name originally referenced Garfield Park Conservatory, where attendees sipped craft beer while wandering among tropical plants inside the historic glass-enclosed botanical garden. That combination of craft beer and extraordinary architecture became the festival's signature. Over the years, the event has moved to Chicago Union Station's Great Hall and most recently the Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace at Millennium Park — each location reinforcing the festival's identity as a craft beer event that's as much about the setting as the beer. With 80+ breweries pouring, it offers one of the most comprehensive surveys of Illinois craft brewing in a single evening.
Founded
2010
Organizer
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
Breweries
80+
Tier
Major Regional
May 9, 2025
Status: tbd
2025: May 9, 2025
1 day
Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace, Millennium Park
205 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Chicago, Illinois
80+ breweries
Tastings from 80+ breweries in a rooftop setting with skyline views.
Find our booth at Beer Under Glass and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Beer Under Glass 2026 takes place May 9, 2025 at Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace, Millennium Park, 205 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601.
Beer Under Glass is held at Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace, Millennium Park, 205 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601.
General admission tickets to Beer Under Glass are $55. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Beer Under Glass with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Beer Under Glass! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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