Billy Goat Tavern is headed to the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park. Union Park is located at located at 1501 Randolph. The main gate for the event is located on Ashland Avenue, between Washington Boulevard and Lake Street. There is NO LONGER a smaller gate located at the east end of Washington Boulevard. For transportation details and other information, check out pitchforkmusicfestival.com or visit the Facebook page
Mike Royko was a fiercely devoted 16-inch softball player and team sponsor. He describes playing for the team his father’s tavern sponsored as one of his “great thrills in life”. After his death, Royko was inducted into the Chicago 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame.
“And I tell ya. The Pulitzer Prize doesn’t even compare.” – Mike Royko describing his home run in a memorable softball game.
We’re excited to announce that we will be at the 2015 Taste of Chicago – the world’s largest food festival – this July 8-12 in Grant Park! Admission to the festival is FREE!
Festival hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For complete details visit www.TasteofChicago.us.
Don’t miss your chance to try a world-famous “cheezborger”. We are in booth #4 at the corner of Jackson and Columbus. We’ll be serving single cheezborgers, doubles, rib eye steak sandwiches and CHEEPS! Check out the map to find our exact location.
On July 5th, 1974, Sam and his goat take a limo ride with Dave Condon to Wrigley. This was the first attempt to end The Curse. The goat was denied again and the Chicago Cubs finished in last place. #ReversetheCurse
Sizzlin’ cheezborgers with fireworks on the side! Watch the 4th of July fireworks at Billy Goat on Navy Pier. The show starts at 9:30.
The fireworks are at 9:30 on the 4th of July. Get here early, it will be crowded! For details to best navigate the crowds, click here.
