Malt Row is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country – and it’s right here in Ravenswood! Each year, we celebrate this cultural ferment with Ravenswood On Tap, a two-day outdoor festival that is all about local.
Enjoy beers from Malt Row breweries, KOVAL Distillery cocktails, special tappings, incredible live music, delicious street food, local artists and artisans, axe-throwing, and more! Ravenswood On Tap is open on Saturday, 7/22 (12-10pm) and Sunday, 7/23 (12-6pm). This year, we’re psyched to welcome Hop Butcher For The World to Malt Row!
Featuring the Brewers & Distillers of Malt Row
Begyle Brewing | Cultivate by Forbidden Root | Dovetail Brewery
Half Acre Beer Company | Hop Butcher for the World
KOVAL Distillery | LaGrow Organic Beer Co. | Spiteful Brewing
Plus Special Guests
Burning Bush Brewery (Saturday) and is/was brewing (Sunday)
Click here to view our 2023 Beer List & Special Tappings Schedule

Musical Performances By
Saturday, July 22
9pm Dos Santos
8pm Serengeti
7pm CalicoLoco
6pm Bev Rage and the Drinks
5pm Elton Aura
4pm NO MEN
3pm Dan Rico
2pm Salt Sweat Sugar
1pm Gerund
12pm OK Cool
Sunday, July 23
5pm She’s Crafty, Chicago’s All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute
4pm Purple Pain (Prince Tribute)
3pm Guardrail
2pm Jaewon
1pm Ovef Ow
12pm Nathan Graham
Enter at intersection of Ravenswood and Berteau avenues. Your suggested donation of $10 benefits small business support and community programming from the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (501c6), and public art and placemaking projects from the Ravenswood Community Council (501c3).
Presale Packages: Save Money & Skip Lines!
Skip the ticket lines, get a reusable steel tumbler, and save some dough!
Hop Head Bundle
Save $7 and skip the lines!
- 4 Full Pour Tickets (12oz each)
- 1 Axe Throwing pass
- 1 reusable steel tumbler
Buddy Bundle
Save $3 and skip the lines!
- 6 Full Pour Tickets (12oz each)
- 2 reusable steel tumblers
Build Your Own Flight
Presale only!
8 Tasting Pour Tickets (5oz each)
We Support Local Musicians
Each year, Ravenswood On Tap showcases a carefully-curated lineup of some of Chicago’s most exciting musicians.
Check out our 2023 playlist on Spotify! If you like what you hear, please support these musicians directly by going to their next show, buying their music from their website or Bandcamp, or asking for them at your local record store.
Food Vendors
- Bad Johnny’s Wood-Fired Pizza
- Baked Cheese Haus
- Ćevapčići
- Genoa Italian
- Maldo Latin Grill
Arts & Entertainment
- Live Music from rising local talent
- Homebrew Tastings w/ Gnome Brew
- Axe Throwing
- Aerial Arts Demos
- Games w/ The SKEE League
- Exclusive Malt Row Merch
Directions
The main entranceis located at Ravenswood Ave and Berteau Ave, on the east side of the train tracks.
Our Will Call and Merch tents will be at the north end of the festival.
Hop off the Brown Line at Irving Park or Montrose, or you can take the #78 Montrose, #50 Damen, or #22 Clark buses.
Pricing
- Suggested Donation: $10
- Full Pour Drink Ticket (12oz): $8
- Tasting Pour Drink Ticket (5oz): 3 for $10
- Food: Varies by vendor
CASH ONLY. ATMs on-site. Stop by our Malt Row Merch tent for exclusive Malt Row and festival merch and apparel like hats, t-shirts, coozies, stickers and more.








Ravenswood On Tap Makes Good Things Happen in Our Community
Proceeds from this event help fund small business support and community programming from the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (501c6), and public art and placemaking projects from the Ravenswood Community Council (501c3). Other beneficiaries include Friends of Ravenswood Elementary (501c3), Common Pantry (501c3), and several other community fundraising partners. Volunteers can also help our Malt Row brewers pour beer as they raise funds for RCC greening and public art projects.
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Ravenswood On Tap is proudly presented by the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, Special Service Area #31, Ravenswood Community Council, Criterion Productions, Garrett Realty, Chicago Aerial Arts, Renewal by Anderson, Chiro One Wellness Center, KOVAL Distillery, Begyle Brewing, The SKEE League Chicago, and Erwin Law.