MEDIA & INFLUENCER APPLICATIONS

Thank you for your interest. Media and influencer applications are now closed for Chicago Gourmet 2026.

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Chicago Gourmet's signature events will take place September 24-27, 2026 on the Harris Theater Rooftop at Millennium Park: 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602 and at other venues throughout Chicago.

VIDEO ASSETS

2026 MEDIA COVERAGE

WGN-TV: Lunchbreak: Preview of Chicago Gourmet’s Hamburger Hop (9.14.2026)

WGN-TV: Lunchbreak: Foul with Ethiopian Chimichurri & Ayib Cheese (9.11.2026)

WGN-TV: COUNTRY Financial Presents: Gourmet Tailgate (9.09.2026)

WGN-TV: Chicago Gourmet with Oki Sushi (9.04.2026)

Chicago Tribune: 9 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this September, from a Scandinavian festival to Martini Expo (9.02.2026)

WTTW: Get Your Lederhosen Ready: Oktoberfest Events and Other Food Festivals to Explore in Chicago This September (9.01.2026)

Choose Chicago: A fall guide to Chicago for culture lovers: music festivals, art exhibits, and top events (8.31.2026)

Food Network: Food Festivals and Events Where You Can Meet Your Favorite Food Network Chefs (8.31.2026)

Chicago Star Media: Chicago Gourmet 2026 adds new experiences, citywide dining and a dance-floor twist (8.30.2026)

Windy City Times: SAVOR Chicago Gourmet details, queer CEO ends tenure, SHŌ’s new experiences—and Kylie Minogue (8.24.2026)

FOX 32: Good Day Chicago Sunday (8.16.2026)

ABC7: Chicago Gourmet returns to Harris Theater Rooftop (8.15.2026)

Windy City Times: SAVOR Chicago Gourmet details, a FRESH start and National Oyster Day (8.03.2026)

WGN9: Chicago Gourmet Returns This September (8.03.2026)

Secret Chicago: Chicago Gourmet is expanding with a new citywide dining experience (8.01.2026)

FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs (7.27.2026)

Savor with Andrew: SAVORY news: Chicago Gourmet details, Candycopia's record and Frontier's big change (7.26.2026)

Windy City Times: SAVOR Coffeehouse in the spotlight, cyclospora update, Lolla specials, foraging tours (7.26.2026)

Chicago Tribune: Chicago Gourmet returns in September with ‘Let Your Tastebuds Dance’ theme (7.22.2026)

WGN: Chicago Gourmet: “Let Your Tastebuds Dance” (7.20.2026)

National Geographic: The essential guide to visiting Chicago (6.22.2026)

Chicago Tribune: 31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026 (6.03.2026)

Travel / Food: Exploring the Best of Chicago’s James Beard Award-winning Restaurants (5.13.2026)

Choose Chicago: Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals (5.03.2026)

The Haute Seeker: A Complete Guide to Summer Chicago Street Festivals 2026 (5.03.2026)

Savor with Andrew: SAVORY news: Closures for Chicago q, Holiday Club; Cinco de Mayo; Chicago Gourmet's theme (5.03.2026)

New City: Today In Culture (4.30.2026)

Chicago Food Magazine: What to watch: Chicago Gourmet Is Back For 2026! “Let Your Tastebuds Dance” As Chicago Gourmet Takes Center Stage With New Dance Theme (4.29.2026)

Choose Chicago: Chicago Gourmet 2026 (4.29.2026)

Chicago Sun Times: Chicago Gourmet 2026 tickets go on sale Wednesday (4.29.2026)

2026 PRESS RELEASES

Theme & Ticket Announcement

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