Windy City Smokeout Country Music & BBQ Festival - 4 General Admission Wristbands for the day of Thursday, July 9, 2026 featuring headliners Hootie and the Blowfish, and Scotty McCreery! This fun outdoor festival is held at the United Center. Doors open at 1:00 PM.

Each Wristband includes:

• Access to 6 live music performances including Hootie & The Blowfish, Scotty McCreery, Ghost Hounds, Noeline Hofmann, and Karley Scott Collins
• BBQ from the world's best pitmasters
• Access to bars & concessions throughout the festival grounds with cashless capabilities
• In-and-out privileges

• Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 2 Complimentary Tickets to a CSO Performance of your choice during the 2026-2027 season at the Symphony Center. Expires 6/30/27 ($500)

• Elgin Symphony Orchestra - 4 Tickets to a concert of your choice during the 2026-2027 Season at the Hemmens Cultural Center. For his fourth season with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Chad Goodman will combine timeless masterpieces with "hidden gems" from major composers and an array of exhilarating works for the orchestra's upcoming 77th season! Expires 5/2/27 ($270).
• Al's Cafe Elgin - $25 Gift Certificate. Enjoy dinner before the Concert! Al's Cafe provides its customers with comfort food alongside more innovative dishes that are sure to delight your palate. Thanks to the creative touch of Chef Tony Jamin, each dish is made from scratch, and tastes better than even Mom's homemade dinners!