The Windy City Smokeout is a BBQ and country music festival, featuring four days of live country music, beer and BBQ in downtown Chicago. Get ready for beer, BBQ and country tunes! The Windy City Smokeout - BBQ & Country Music Festival is returning to Chicago Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7 for its ninth year! Guests will head to the United Center parking lot for a weekend-long event where attendees can taste delicious offerings from some of the best BBQ talent and craft breweries from around the country. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ destination, Bub City, and ACM award-winning Joe's on Weed St., the Windy City Smokeout will be bringing an impressive lineup of country music stars and up-and-coming talent to the stage, including: Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Willie Nelson & Family and more!