Sep 9, 2016 | Navy Pier
So, here’s the dish…The Culinary Fight Club brings their 60-minute, high-energy cooking competition to Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier on September 19, where three teams will compete for bragging rights, respect, and the opportunity to advance to the World Food Championships.
Join us at Billy Goat’s for some Chicago Style Grillin’ and vote for your favorite taste alongside the judge, Chef Ryan Dencek, at this SMOKE-tacular event. Your ticket will include Chef Samples, a voting ballot, samples by Billy Goat, DJ Entertainment, raffles and a few more surprises! And aside from being an incredibly fun event, Culinary Fight Club also is partnered with Fight2Feed, an organization that partners top restaurants with food trucks to provide service and support to hungry men, women and children.
You fired up yet? We are! Get your tickets, then grab a tasting spoon, dig in and vote for your favorite bite! Purchase tickets by 9/12/16 for a discount. Grab your tickets here.
Aug 17, 2016 | Navy Pier
OOHH….AAHH…YUMM!
The summer air is filled with Fireworks, Planes, Illuminated Boats, and the Sweet Smell of Cheeseburgers…all at Navy Pier!
August 13 – 31 – LAST CHANCE FOR FIREWORKS
As summer comes to a close, this is your final chance to put the spark in your summer with Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display. Perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan, the final displays can be seen on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day: August 17, 24, and 31 at 9:30pm, and August 13, 20, and 27 at 10:15pm.
August 19 & 20 – CHICAO AIR & WATER SHOW CRUISES
Get ready for high-flying fun during the Chicago Air and Water Show with a freshly-prepared buffet, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views of the show and Chicago’s famous skyline aboard the Mystic Blue. Skip the beaches and see the planes perform their daring routines from the water this summer. Great food, great views, great value!
September 10 – IT’S VENETIAN NIGHT!
A longtime favorite festival in Chicago, Venetian Night, makes its spectacular return to Nay Pier! Spend the day at Navy Pier before gathering lakeside on the Pier’s South Dock to watch this FREE aquatic parade of illuminated boats followed by a dazzling fireworks show.
https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/
After enjoying the spectacular view of fireworks, daring planes and beautiful boats, stop by Billy Goat’s for a scrumptious view of world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke!
Jul 14, 2016 | Cheezborger, Navy Pier
The Tall Ships are coming back to Navy Pier July 27-31 and we’re having a $5 OFF SAIL!
SAVE $5 with our special promo code.
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://navypier.com/?promoCode=ships16friend
USE THIS PROMO CODE: SHIPS16FRIEND
This special offer is good for $5.00 off up to four single-day Dockside Boarding Tickets and is valid for use on any one event day from July 28-31, 2016. (No General Admission or Dockside Boarding Tickets are available on Parade of Sale day July 27th ; admission to watch the Tall Ships sail into Navy Pier is free on July 27th.)
Visit the Tall Ship’s website for more info: https://navypier.com/tall-ships-chicago-2016/tickets-and-ship-info/
All guest Age 3 and Up must have a ticket to enter the Tall Ships festival grounds.
Jun 13, 2016 | Billy Goat Tavern Day, Navy Pier
Our NEW patio is your Goat-to Place on Navy Pier!
The patio is the best place to watch the Navy Pier fireworks. The shows occur every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.
COMPLETE FIREWORKS SCHEDULE: https://navypier.com/?s=fireworks
Apr 14, 2016 | Navy Pier
May 6 – 20 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE
Experience The Avengers in 3D IMAX style at Navy Pier! An incident leads to the Avengers developing a schism over how to deal with situations, which escalates into an open fight between allies Iron Man and Captain America.
May 8 – SPIRIT OF CHICAGO MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND CRUISES
Give Mom the day off and treat her to a special event full of festivities and fun aboard Spirit of Chicago. With a mouthwatering buffet, a free flower for mom, interactive DJ entertainment, dancing and spectacular views, this will surely be a Mother’s Day she’ll remember.
May 19 – SPIRIT OF CHICAGO LAUGHS ON THE LAKE
Prepare to laugh on Lake Michigan! Come aboard Spirit of Chicago for an unforgettable night of comedy. Grab a group of friends, or make it a date night. Performances by Martin Morrow, Paul Farahvar and Sydney Adeniyi will have you splitting your sides! Includes a special “Moonlight Buffet!”
May 22 – MYSTIC BLUE CRAFT BEER CRUISES
Mystic Blue and Brewfest Partners are hosting a series of Craft Brew Cruises departing from Navy Pier. All aboard the Mystic Blue for a cruise along Lake Michigan while sampling some of the hottest craft breweries such as Blue Nose Brewery, Hopvine Brewing Co, and Nevin’s Brewing Company. Snack on light bites, dance to DJ entertainment and take in views of the beautiful Chicago skyline.
https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/
Be sure to stop by Billy Goat’s for world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke. We’ll save you (and your mom) a seat!
Apr 11, 2016 | Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier
Foodies can get a real taste of Chicago by checking out one (or all!) of these Food and Scenic Tours, designed to give your senses a flavorful sampling of what Chicago has to offer. And of course, no tour would be complete without a stop at one of our Billy Goat Tavern locations.
Flavors of Chicago Food Tour
The Flavors of Chicago food tour explores the beauty and history of Chicago’s Gold Coast and River North neighborhoods, experiencing local and unique eats along the way. You will enjoy a stroll to five different food tastings, including places such as Fannie May, Downtown Dogs and yes, Billy Goat Tavern.
Tours are walking tours, and run 7 days a week all year round.
Chicago DeTours’ Historic Chicago Pub Crawl Walking Tour
Explore Chicago’s entertainment history and learn about prohibition, jazz, theater, and social clubs while interacting with historic photos/videos via iPads. You’ll eat, drink, and learn about architecture and culture! The Tribune Tower, Chicago Underground, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse and Billy Goat Tavern are just a few of the places you will visit along the way.
Tours take place on most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Hop On Hop Off Tour
Welcome to an urban adventure around Chicago! With 7,000 restaurants and 77 neighborhoods, Chicago offers endless choices. A Hop On Hop Off Tour ticket gives you rides, guides and the chance to make this city your own. This is your opportunity to create your own itinerary! Check out the Downtown Tour, where Stop #8 is Navy Pier. Stop by Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier for a legendary Cheezborger, Cheeps and Coke!
Tours are daily.
Chicago Riverwalk and History Tour
Join Free Tours by Foot for a leisurely stroll along the Chicago River and set your sights on beautiful architecture, such as the Tribune Building, and learn the stories behind the men and woman who built them. The tour ending point is near Navy Pier, where you can enjoy the sites- including the Ferris wheel and the Stained Glass Museum. The Pier is filled with delicious Chicago favorites like Garrett’s Popcorn and the Billy Goat Tavern.
Tours are daily.
Just reading this has made us hungry. Which tour are you gonna pick? We pick the one that includes the chance to gobble down Cheezborgers…oh wait, that’s all of ‘em!
