Gourmet Tailgate presented by COUNTRY Financial

Sunday, September 13 | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Utopian Tailgate
Tickets: $110+ taxes & fees

Gourmet Tailgate kicked off Chicago Gourmet and the Chicago Bears season as the Bears beat the Carolina Panthers! Guests caught every play while enjoying elevated game day bites, cold drinks, and craft cocktails. 

Between bites, guests took in sweeping skyline views from the Utopian Tailgate rooftop, challenged their crew to classic tailgate games, and soaked up all the energy of opening day. They came hungry, brought their Bears spirit, and got ready to eat, drink, and Bear Down.  

    • Location: Utopian Tailgate:
      1608 N Wells St, Chicago

    • This event is 21+ 

    • Event is rain or shine 

    • What To Wear: Show your team spirit in your favorite Chicago Bears gear, from jerseys and tees to navy and orange. 

    • No valet will be available. We encourage all attendees to take a ride share or public transportation. There is a parking garage attached and street parking available, first come, first served.   

HOSTS

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JONATHON SAWYER

Kindling Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

TALENT

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MARCOS ASCENCIO

Taquería Chingón / Mariscos San Pedro

ALEXANDER CARNOVALE

Buttercup

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CHRIS CUNNINGHAM

JT’s Genuine Sandwich Shop

ISRAEL IDONIJE

Buttercup

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FERNANDO MENDOZA

Utopian Tailgate

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OLIVER POILEVEY

Taquería Chingón / Mariscos San Pedro

PRESENTED BY

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SPONSORS

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Logo for Aqua Panna with orange flower emblem and S. Pellegrino with red star emblem.
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CHARITY PARTNERS

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Logo for the IREAF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, featuring a stylized heart inside a black plate with a fork to the left and a knife to the right.

TITLE SPONSOR &
OFFICIAL ETF PARTNER

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FOUNDING PARTNER

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

PREMIER SPONSOR

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