The 2021 GrillFest was a fun and fabulous celebration of summer and outdoors. Over the course of 2 days in June, CHS Field held the event showing the hottest grills, burgers, beer, seltzers, spirits, and wines intermingled with home improvement stores and local artisans and makers.

The 2022 GrillFest will return to CHS Field on May 21 & 22, 2022 and will celebrate the 10^th anniversary with mouth-watering food and drink and lively spring and summer fun. Get your tickets today!

2022 GrillFest Tickets

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2021 GrillFest Photos

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Minnesota Monthly is proud to host our annual Burger Battle, presented by Hop Valley Brewing. Join us as local restaurants and bars go head-to-head to become the next Burger Battle Champion! GrillFest guests will taste and vote for their favorite burger while enjoying crisp craft brews. The winner will be named after voting closes on Sunday, June 27.

Acclaimed Bloody Mary mixes and spices go head-to-head to become the Bloody Mary Battle Champion, presented by Smirnoff Vodka! GrillFest guests will taste and vote for their favorite Bloody Mary with a delicious burger in hand. The winner will be named after voting closes on Sunday, June 27.

Special Guest Judges on Sunday, June 27!

Jason DeRusha

Minnesota Monthly Food Editor

Steve Patterson & Elizabeth Ries

Twin Cities Live

Terry Mattson

President & CEO, Visit Saint Paul

Erin Good

Instagram Influencer

Ray Erick

92 KQRS Radio

Venue

CHS Field, Home of the St. Paul Saints
360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA

CHS Field

360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA

CHS Field is conveniently located off of I-94 and HWY 52 at 360 Broadway Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. There is ample metered street parking, local city ramps, and surface lots. If driving isn’t your thing, you can take MetroTransit right to CHS Field. There are over 15 bus lines that stop by CHS Field as well as the green line! Once you get to the field, enter at the North Broadway Street West Plaza entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GrillFest 21+?

THIS EVENT IS 21+. We cannot admit anyone without a valid ID. NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE EVENT.

What does a GrillFest ticket include?

Your ticket includes samples of food and beverage from 100+ vendors.

What's the refund policy?

GrillFest will take place rain or shine! If GrillFest is cancelled due to COVID or CDC guidelines, tickets will be refunded or given a credit to a future event.

I love my pet dog and she goes everywhere with me. Can I bring her to GrillFest?

Sorry. No pets are allowed at CHS Field.

What if it rains?

GrillFest will take place rain or shine! Ticket orders are non-refundable.

I can't go to GrillFest anymore and want to give my tickets away, but they have my name on it. Do I need to change the name?

No, the name on the ticket doesn’t matter for entry. Whoever uses the ticket just needs to be 21 years old or older with a valid ID.

Is there a hashtag for the event?

There sure is. Use #grillfest2021 to be a part of the social community at this event!

What is your COVID preparedness plan?

The safety of our guests, sponsors, exhibitors, and team is our #1 priority, and along with the Minnesota Department of Health and CHS Field, we have a COVID preparedness plan, which you can find on this website found HERE. (as of 4.20.2021)