Whiskey Fest at The Forge

Experience the first-ever Whiskey Fest at The Forge as distilleries from Illinois and beyond show off their creations.

By Chris Lanuti, Community Contributor

Jun 18, 2026 10:46 am CDT

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Experience the first-ever Whiskey Fest at The Forge as distilleries from Illinois and beyond show off their creations. Plus, sit down with Jeremie Bacon for a rundown on what is new and coming soon to The Forge as Lemont's summer is just heating up!

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