Takeout 25 Taste the Town, our signature event, is back at Fitzgerald's!

Last year was such a blast! This year, Takeout 25 Taste the Town --on Father's Day, June 18-- is designed to show Dad a great time! We've got an irresistible lineup of local food & drinks and terrific live music, plus entertainment and activities for the whole family while supporting local social causes. There is something at Takeout 25 Taste the Town for everyone, and this year there is a lot for dads.

• Date & Time: Father's Day, June 18, 4 to 7 PM
• Venue: Fitzgerald's Club Outdoor Patio, 6615 Roosevelt Rd (tented to make sure that weather cannot play spoil sport)
• Music: We're THRILLED to announce that the awesome Gerald McClendon (The Soul Keeper) and his fantastic band will be back! These guys slayed last year! We dare you to try to sit still!
• Comedy Sets & Emcees: Comedy Plex
• Food: Delicious tasting portions from Babygold BBQ, Kettlestrings Tavern, Khyber Pass, MediaNoche Cuban Cafe, Poke Burrito, Surf's Up, and Taco Mucho. Fabulous desserts by Happy Apple & Twisted Cookie
• Activities for kids so dads can relax and enjoy music, drinks, and nosh (Balloon Animals & Magic)
• Great giveaways for dads: prizes for the Dad Dance-Off, local trivia, etc.
• Beneficiary not for profit: New Moms (We are proud to support the efforts of this impactful local not for profit)
• Sponsors: Delivery First, Top Butcher Market (Kids Entertainment), Pillar Financial Advisors, West Suburban Garage Doors, The Cadence Group

Tickets

SPACE IS LIMITED! Venue Capacity 250.

Please note: To eliminate waste and to provide our restaurants with a better estimate of needs, we will close ticket sales June 15 at midnight.

• $50 (Single Entry = 3 food coupons + music, entertainment & cash bar)
• $100 (Couples Entry [kids 16 & under enter free with parents] + 7 food coupons + music, entertainment & cash bar)
• Sign up soon! The first 25 dads on our ticket list will receive a free drink at the bar!

Donations

If you are unable to attend – or in addition to your tickets – please consider donating. All donations will equally support New Moms or the immigrant crisis that we are experiencing with the end of Title 42. Waves of immigrants are reaching Illinois and our efforts will be focused on providing food from restaurants as needed to the families arriving at the District 15 police station in Austin.

The first 80 donations of $25 and over will receive a Takeout 25 t-shirt. 

Takeout 25 is a nonprofit 501(c)6 with a mission to enable and empower the local small food businesses sustainably while addressing food insecurity. Supporting a unique event like this strengthens our community as a whole. Let’s come together to help build community.