Ravenswood On Tap
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns July 2027.
Next edition · 2027
2027 dates: not announced yet. Ravenswood On Tap typically returns in July. We read the organiser's site and update this page when dates are confirmed; what follows is the record of 2026.
Two-day craft beer and music fest on Malt Row with the Ravenswood breweries, KOVAL cocktails, a local lineup, street food and mini golf. $10 suggested donation; pours by ticket.
- Dates: July 18–19, 2026
- Where: Ravenswood and Berteau Avenues
- Neighborhood: Ravenswood
- Cost: Ticketed
How it was
This year's edition is over — the practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
What to expect
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce celebrates Malt Row, the brewing strip along the Metra tracks, with two days of beer from Begyle, Dovetail, Half Acre, Hop Butcher, Is/Was, Spiteful, Demo and Cultivate by Forbidden Root, KOVAL Distillery cocktails and Vin312 wine tastings. In 2026 the stage ran Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. with an all-local lineup (Bev Rage & the Drinks, Ganser, Nathan Graham, with Toronzo Cannon and Joanna Connor as guests), comics between sets, PutterBird mini golf, Chicago Swordplay Guild demos and street food.
Transit
The organiser's directions: the main entrance is at Ravenswood Ave and Berteau Ave on the east side of the train tracks. Take the Brown Line to Irving Park or Montrose, or the #78 Montrose, #50 Damen or #22 Clark buses.
History
Proceeds fund the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's small-business programming and the Ravenswood Community Council's public art and greening projects, per the organiser.
Local tips
- Presale bundles save a few dollars and skip the ticket line.
- Mini golf closes at 7 p.m. both days.
- Sunday ends at 8 p.m., two hours earlier than Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ravenswood On Tap 2027?
The organiser has not announced 2027 dates yet. Ravenswood On Tap typically returns in July; this page is updated when dates are confirmed.
How much is Ravenswood On Tap?
A $10 suggested donation at the gate. Beer is sold by ticket: in 2026 a 12 oz pour was $8 and tasting pours were 3 for $12.
What were the 2026 hours?
Saturday, July 18, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 19, noon to 8 p.m.
How do I get there on the CTA?
Brown Line to Irving Park or Montrose, or the #78 Montrose, #50 Damen or #22 Clark buses; the entrance is at Ravenswood and Berteau, east of the tracks.