Boystown's Frost Fest expands to weeklong event with 'Brisk Brews'
Tue. February 17, 2015 12:18 PM by Andy Ambrosius
Organizers plan beer tasting, dining deals and more following a successful 2014 festival.
Chicago, IL -
Nothing warms you up like a cold brew, and in Boystown, there's a new event featuring more than 30 to get your blood pumping.
Boystown's Frost Fest is back for a second year after its debut in 2014, but this year, the Northalsted Business Alliance is planning a weeklong series of events, closing with an homage to Brisk Brews. Scheduled from Feb. 22-28, Frost Fest is banking of an entire week of chill activities.
"We pride ourselves on our fantastic summer festivals and want to carry that spirit into the winter," said Christopher Barrett Politan, Executive Director of the Northalsted Business Alliance. "We also hope to bring brisk business at a time of year that is generally less robust."
The slower season is why businesses are banding together for the series of events, from a soup walk to restaurant deals. Tickets can be purchased online, and proceeds go toward funding Northalsted Business Alliance initiatives like extra Boystown security and Pride Fest events.
Soup Walk, Sunday, February 22 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Neighborhood retailers showcase the street's best soups. Map and soup selections available on Northalsted.com.
Nights on Northalsted, Monday-Thursday, February 23-26 at 5 p.m.
Select restaurants offer $10-off coupons, available for download on Northalsted.com.
Warm-Up Wednesday, Wednesday, February 25 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy warm and spirited beverages of Northalsted's finest bars. Map and beverage selections available on Northalsted.com.
Brisk Brews, Saturday, February 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.(Two tasting sessions)
Chill under a tent filled with more than 30 craft beer favorites.
Boystown's Frost Fest is back for a second year after its debut in 2014, but this year, the Northalsted Business Alliance is planning a weeklong series of events, closing with an homage to Brisk Brews. Scheduled from Feb. 22-28, Frost Fest is banking of an entire week of chill activities.
"We pride ourselves on our fantastic summer festivals and want to carry that spirit into the winter," said Christopher Barrett Politan, Executive Director of the Northalsted Business Alliance. "We also hope to bring brisk business at a time of year that is generally less robust."
The slower season is why businesses are banding together for the series of events, from a soup walk to restaurant deals. Tickets can be purchased online, and proceeds go toward funding Northalsted Business Alliance initiatives like extra Boystown security and Pride Fest events.
Soup Walk, Sunday, February 22 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Neighborhood retailers showcase the street's best soups. Map and soup selections available on Northalsted.com.
Nights on Northalsted, Monday-Thursday, February 23-26 at 5 p.m.
Select restaurants offer $10-off coupons, available for download on Northalsted.com.
Warm-Up Wednesday, Wednesday, February 25 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy warm and spirited beverages of Northalsted's finest bars. Map and beverage selections available on Northalsted.com.
Brisk Brews, Saturday, February 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.(Two tasting sessions)
Chill under a tent filled with more than 30 craft beer favorites.