The Chicago Ale Fest, the city’s largest event exclusively spotlighting limited edition craft brews, is returning to Chicago’s front lawn this summer. The second annual Chicago Ale Fest – set for June 17-18, 2016 at the iconic Buckingham Fountain, nestled within the urban oasis of Grant Park, will feature more than 200 beers from 100-plus bona fide craft breweries as well as live musical entertainment and dining options from Chicago’s favorite restaurants. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 17, 2016, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy. A full list of breweries appears on the Chicago Ale Fest’s website, www.chicagoalefest.com. Tickets go on sale at www.chicagoalefest.com/tickets starting at 10 a.m. on March 17, 2016.