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Event Sun Jan 16 2011
Ain't No Thing but a Chicken Wing
Around 25 types of chicken wings to be exact and you can try every single one of them.
Sound too good to be true? Well thank your lucky stars, because it's not. It's the Chicago WingFest -- now in its twelfth year -- and you're invited.
This year's event will take place at the Bailey Auditorium, 1340 W. Washington, on Feb. 27 from 1pm to 6pm.
So, what does this most awesome of events entail?
Around 25 local eateries will be submitting their best wings into two of four categories: mild, hot, BBQ and exotic. You can check out the ever growing list of participating restaurants here.
For only $24 a general admission ticket gets you all the wings your heart desires, a raffle ticket and live music from Cadillac Dave and His Chicago Red Hots. Upgrade to the $50 VIP ticket and you'll also enjoy a drink package, parking pass, goody bag and access to the VIP area.
If you're really lucky you just might get plucked from the crowd to be one of 10 judges per category judging on appearance, aroma and taste in a double blind test.
The best part of all this (and you thought it couldn't get any better) is that part of the proceeds will go to Chicago Neighbors United, an organization that provides educational scholarships to inner city youth.
Click here to buy your tickets before they sell out (and make sure you're 21 or older)!
Cathy Nowak / January 16, 2011 2:23 PM
Can't wait for the WingFest...I will be wearing my chicken wing beanie:) www.buffalowingwear.com