Highland Park Stews & Brews
Hearty comfort foods, refreshing beverages *Lynfred Wine*, live music, & cozy fire pits…
Midwestern fan-favorite festival, Stews & Brews, returns to Downtown Highland Park for a fifth year on October 10 at Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.). Cool weather means hearty comfort foods and hot beverages; Stews & Brews is the perfect event to warm your body and soul! Wrap up the City’s 2026 event season with savory stews and delicious brews, live music, and a cozy atmosphere.
Stews & Brews is not your ordinary chili cook-off or craft beer fest. This free, all-ages event offers attendees an array of cold-weather comfort foods like chili, pozole, lamb stew, beef stroganoff, Hungarian goulash, potpies, and a variety of soups. Attendees can pair their dish of choice with dozens of unique brews, including craft beers, Lynfred spiced wine, hot toddies, mulled ciders, and more!