CHICAGO FEST WEST

WHERE: Mesa Convention Center 263 N. Center Street Mesa AZ 85201

WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 2 pm – 9 pm

COST: Tickets start at $12. Buy at chicagofestwest.com

While we wait out the lockout, you can still plan for Chicago-infused FUN! in Mesa at the Chicago Fest West.

This festival will celebrate the music, food, and sports history of Chicago on Saturday, March 19 at the Mesa Convention Center with proceeds benefiting College Bound AZ. College Bound AZ provides direct education services to help disadvantaged youth go to and complete college. Services include a middle school mentoring program, high school college access program and internships, laptops for college, and a college food pantry to help keep low-income students in college.

Visitors to the event can stop by the classic car show, browse sports memorabilia, go on a treasure hunt to find Mrs. O’Leary’s cow, have photos taken with famous Chicago characters, experience authentic Windy City Hot Dogs, play corn hole and listen to music from America’s heartland. A bagpipe performance opens the event followed by music that ranges from blues to soft rock. Craft beer and cocktails will be available or visitors may access the VIP Lounge for a private bar, catered food, and special seating experience.

The 1-day festival hours are 2 pm – 9:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased now at chicagofestwest.com.

A VIP Party will be held Friday, March 18, 2022, from 6 pm to 10 pm at Hob Nob Sports Grill, 7200 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler where fans can get an autograph or photo taken with Chicago Bears Quarterback Jim McMahon. There will also be a silent and live auction included to raise additional funds for College Bound AZ’s education programs. Tickets for the VIP Party will be available closer to the event date.

Major event sponsors include Visit Mesa, the Arizona Office of Tourism, Crescent Crown, Arizona State University, and Affinity Technology, Inc.

For more information, visit cbaz.org