Pizza City Fest Chicago happening in River North this weekend

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Pizza City Fest Chicago happening in River North

CHICAGO (WLS) -- More than 40 pizzerias will be at Pizza City Fest Chicago this weekend.

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Guillermo Paolisso of Capriccio and Brandon Bruner of Lynn's Chicago Pizza joined ABC7 to talk about the event.

The festival runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 430 N. Rush St. in River North.

A different pizzeria line-up is scheduled for each day this weekend.

Live music will also be playing throughout the event.

Tickets for general admission start at $36.25.

A VIP experience is also available, which includes unlimited pizza, one-hour early entry to the event, reserved seating and game area, private bar, two free drinksand private restroom trailers.

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