2013 Taste of Chicago

If you want a real “Taste of Chicago”, stop by THE GOAT! You already know the menu…Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger. No Fries. Cheeps. No Pepsi. Coke.

The Taste runs from Wednesday July 10th – Sunday July 14. We will be located near the corner of Jackson and Columbus.

There’s a great list of entertainment at the Petrillo Music Shell this year including FUN, Estelle, Robin Thicke, and Robert Plant!

Here’s a link to the daily events schedule: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/taste_of_chicago12.html and a map of the festival: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/dca/Taste%20of%20Chicago/tastemap2013lg.png

So, take a real bite out of Chicago with Billy Goat! You never know who will stop by our booth!

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Congratulations 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks!

What a season! Back in November we were telling the NHL that the lockout was a slap-shot in the face. For 119 days, we didn’t even know if we were going to have a season, and now we have THE CUP! We’d say it was worth the wait.

We knew it was going to be a special season since the beginning. Their 24-0 start frequently sent Sam on GOAL PATROL.

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 The playoffs brought many pregame cheezborgers and post-game celebrations. We bid farewell to the Red Wings in an amazing series. We like to think our Game 7 Octopus grilling brought the Hawks a little luck.

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There was no better place to celebrate an original 6 Stanley Cup Finals than at The GOAT – the original Blackhawks bar. We’ve been serving fans since 1934. It was the ideal place to watch the Hawks leave the Bruins in Ruins.

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Governor Quinn with Army SPC Frank Pierson and family stopping by for some pregame burgers at the Goat!

Congratulations Blackhawks on an incredible 2013 season! Next time let’s see if we can win one wearing the home red jerseys!

A Record-Setting Weekend at Navy Pier

This is a big weekend at Navy Pier! Make sure to plan ahead and stop by the Billy Goat for a delicious cheezborger and refreshing beer!!

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® Ferris Wheel Ride:

Clinton, the Pier’s Park Operation’s Manager, will attempt to set the record for the longest Ferris Wheel ride ever. Beginning on Friday at 2:30 p.m., Clinton will settle into his very own Ferris wheel gondola, which will become home for the next 30 hours. Clinton will attempt to remain awake until Saturday at 8:30 p.m. when he officially sets a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS number!

KISS FM and B96 will also be broadcasting live over the weekend. Come out on Saturday from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. to see the KISS FM broadcast and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. for B96!

 Armed Forces Weekend

Navy Pier will also host a celebration to honor our Armed Forces, including a patriotic-themed fireworks show on Saturday, May 18 at 8:30 p.m.

The Chicago Green Festival

This weekend is also the Chicago Green Festival at the pier.  Be sure to get their early in case our goat eats their urban garden!