February and beer fests aren’t usually thought of together here in Illinois. But Naperville is made of sterner stuff, it would seem.
The 2025 Naperville Ale Fest – Winter Edition will take place this Saturday, February 22th.
Situated on the frozen tundra of Naperville’s Frontier Park, Winter Edition is Illinois’ largest outdoor winter beer fest.

The 2025 gathering will feature over 150 unique craft beers – with a strong emphasis on beers only available in winter – and 7 food trucks. For a list of participants, visit here.
Gates open at 11:30, and the festival runs from 12pm – 4pm.
Tickets are $70 and are available here.
For more information, visit napervillealefest.com.