Frost Fest, Chicago

At the Frost Fest Craft Beer Festival, carrying an empty glass is practically verboten. The festival brings craft beer manufacturers from across the region together, giving participants unparalleled access to local brews all in one place with live music and DJs. Whether you're in the afternoon or evening session, you get a souvenir tasting glass that you can use to sip 15 3-ounce beers, ranging from light lagers to rich ales. Despite the winter's chill, the three-hour event takes place in a heated tent to ensure that the only frost that forms is on your glass.