INDIANAPOLIS — The fourth annual Chicken & Beer Festival is returning to downtown Indianapolis.
The festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2-8 p.m. at University Park, located at 307 N. Meridian St.
Dubbed as a "community-oriented event," the Chicken & Beer Festival brings people together through a shared love of food and drink from local restaurants.
Event officials said some highlights include the "Hot Wing Challenge" competition and live music.
Tickets are $25 for early bird, $35 for general admission and $45 for VIP entry (which provides one-hour early entry). Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. online here.
General admission tickets include four food samples and three drink samples, and VIP tickets include six food samples and five drink samples. Guests are also able to purchase more food and drinks at the stations.
Here's the list of participating restaurants and vendors:
- Gallery Pastry
- Shani's Secret Chicken
- CM Korean Fried Chicken
- The Bulldog
- Bay Area Bistro
- Samanos Mexican Food
- Herculean Meal Prep
- Upland Brewing Co.
- Spice Grille
- Pacos Taqueria
- Black Leaf Vegan
- T’Days Jerk
- Baan Thai Bistro
- The Bull Grill
- ClusterTruck
- Stix
- The Grub House
- Open Kitchen
- Forked Up Catering
- City Barbeque
- Gip Got Tips
- KsKrazyEats LLC
- Samosa n Sauce
- Paul’s Kitchen
- Dolce Vita
- The Cheesecake Lady
- Tasty Treats Bakery
Participating breweries and drink vendors:
- Garfield Brewery
- 2Toms Brewing Company
- Sun King Brewery
- Upland Brewing Co.
- Cedar Creek Brewing Company
- Guggman Haus Brewing
- Hi & Mighty
- Tha Daiquiri Factory LLC
- Sip & Share Wines
- Juice with Jos
- Gordons Milkshake Bar
