Wrigleyville Is About to Get Its First-Ever Bagel Fest — And It's This Saturday

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Wrigleyville · March 2, 2026

Carb lovers, mark your calendars: Wrigleyville is hosting Chicago's first-ever Chicago Bagel Fest this Saturday, March 7, and it's shaping up to be one of the most deliciously quirky mornings the neighborhood has seen in years. The inaugural event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark Street, right in the heart of the neighborhood.

The 21+ celebration brings together a lineup of Chicago-area bakeries and bagel makers under one roof, where attendees can sample everything from classic sesame and poppy seed to inventive, chef-driven creations that show off the city's ever-evolving food scene. Beyond the tastings, organizers have built out a full party atmosphere complete with live acoustic music and photo ops — because apparently bagels deserve a red-carpet moment. VIP ticket holders will also snag an exclusive commemorative Chicago Bagel Fest T-shirt, with the design even sourced from community submissions.

With Cubs Opening Day on March 26 just weeks away, this Saturday's Bagel Fest is a perfect way to kick off what's already shaping up to be a landmark year in Wrigleyville. Whether you're a cream-cheese purist or an everything-bagel evangelist, this is one neighborhood event you won't want to sleep on. Grab your tickets now at the Chicago Bagel Fest event page before they sell out — and we'll see you on Clark Street Saturday morning!

Sources:
1. https://www.chicagostarmedia.com/candid_candace/chicago-s-carb-celebration-the-inaugural-chicago-bagel-fest/article_4186515f-22d3-4a41-a907-a0f4f8cee7cf.html
2. https://happeningnext.com/event/chicago-bagel-fest-bagel-tastings-live-acoustic-music-photo-ops-andamp-more-eid1ef0fj305evr