Special Events

The Chicago Auto Show will host the annual indoor Chicago Friday Night Flights, a craft beer sampling event, on Friday, Feb. 16 at McCormick Place.

Originally produced in partnership with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Choose Chicago and Chicago Concierge, Chicago Friday Night Flights will feature more than a dozen local breweries. Past brewers included Alarmist, Arrowhead Ales Brewing Co., Band of Bohemia, Begyle Brewing Company, Brickstone Brewery, BuckleDown Brewing, Eris Brewery & Cider House, Gino's Brewing Co., Goose Island, Half Acre Brewery, Marz Community Brewing, Metropolitan Brewing, Motor Row Brewery, Revolution Brewing, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery and Temperance Brewing.

This is a ticketed event! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 and include a tasting pass to sample craft beer from a dozen local breweries as well as full access to the nation's largest auto show.

Tastings will take place in two main hubs (one in each exhibit hall). 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Host breweries in an exhibit space
• Branded as a sponsor with logo inclusion on signage and digital assets
• Premium distribution with ticket purchases
• Designated Driver sponsor- Non-Alcoholic station 

SPORTS ‘TEAM PRIDE DAY’

Sunday, February 11, 2024

10AM – 6PM

Presenting Sponsor: Naming recognition for the day Game Day Sponsored by: ______________

- Branding package of signage (x4)

- Recognition on ChicagoAutoShow.com

- 10x10 booth space for the day

- Distribution point for discount tickets

- Chicago Auto Show social media engagement

Show your sports team pride when visiting the Chicago Auto Show on Sunday, February 11, 2024! Any attendee wearing a team jersey / shirt / sweatshirt / jacket receives a discounted admission ticket valid for $5 off admission.* 

Attendees should visit the SPONSOR's tables in the North Hall Ticket lobby (across from the big screen) to get their discount coupon before visiting the ticket booth.

While at the show be sure to visit local favorites including the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Fire and Chicago Wolves just off the North Hall Ticket Lobby for interactive games, giveaways, and more! And don’t forget to check the events schedule for various player appearances throughout the day.  Share a picture from the show using #TeamPrideCAS for the chance to win prizes while at the show.  

 *Discounts must be picked up at the SPONSOR's booth. Discounts are available on-site only and can only be applied to new ticket purchases. Refunds will not be provided for pre-purchased tickets.