Not only will you be able to see over 20 tall ships along the Pier, but you will also be able to sail aboard seven of the ships during the famous “Parade of Sail” as well as throughout the festival August 24th to August 29th.

Tall Ships Chicago 2010 at Navy Pier

The Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 festival at Navy Pier is a six-day event consisting of more than 20 tall ships from all around the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the ships from the dock and do walk-about deck tours, but for the first time, visitors will have the chance to sail-aboard seven different ships for 60-90 minute sails! To reserve your tickets to sail-aboard a tall ship during the festival, click here!

Parade of Sail Tickets

On August 24th, the tall ships will arrive to Navy Pier in grand fashion as part of the “Parade of Sail”. Over 20 ships will sail in to harbor one-by-one at full sail. It is truly an awe-inspiring event! Seven of the ships in the parade will be offering a limited amount of spots on board for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tickets to sail aboard one of the Tall Ships during the Parade of Sail are $189 and it includes a box lunch and a Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 Festival Boarding Pass, which will get you aboard all the ships offering deck tours.

For an additional $60, you will also have access to the Navy Pier VIP Rooftop Reception which will include an open bar, great food, and a front row seat to Navy Pier’s famous fireworks show. This is an invatation only event, unles you have a Parade of Sails ticket, then you have an option to buy this exclusive ticket.

To reserve your Parade of Sail tickets, CLICK HERE!

There is only 315 tickets for the Parade of Sail available for purchase, don’t delay, or you might miss your chance.

Participating Sail-Away Ships

While there will be upwards of 20 tall ships in attendance this August, only seven of the ships will be offering the sail-away option:

Tall Ship Windy – Chicago’s Official tall ship, a 148-feet Great Lakes four-masted schooner home to Navy Pier.

Red Witch - Chicago’s own 77-foot gaff rig Topsail schooner out of Burnham Harbor.

Appledore IV – 85-foot two-masted schooner from Bay City, Michigan.

Friends Good Will – A 101-foot War of 1812 Topsail schooner replica from South Haven, Michigan.

Inland Seas – Primarily used for sail training, this 77-foot two-masted gaff schooner is home to Sutton’s Bay, Michigan.

Lynx – Also known as “America’s Privateer”, Lynx is a 122-foot War of 1812 square topsail schooner from Newport Beach, CA.

Roseway – Registered as a U.S. National Historic Landmark, this 78-year-old schooner measures 137 feet and is now home to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.

To book your 60-90 minute sail-away with one of these magnificent tall ships, CLICK HERE!

WINDY is available for private charters, for weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees, reunions, church outings and Worship Sails, tour groups, team building, and educational experiences. Windy may be chartered for a maximum of 150 guests. YOUR EXPERIENCE aboard WINDY is meant to be an outdoors one. However, we also have a grand interior “salon”, which can hold 50-70 standing guests, available for dining and for getting out of the sun or weather. It is adjacent to our kitchen, or “galley”. The caterer usually sets up buffet style inside the salon, or and guests are free to move in and out.

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Tall Ship Sailing Adventures

These 60 or 75 min. Skyline Cruises are the family favorites! Each day of our daily and weekly sailing schedule is unique, with every trip dependent on the direction of the wind. No two tours are alike. Each sail also has a tour theme led by our enthusiastic crew-educators! Our tall ship crew are multi-talented individuals, many of whom have experience in the study of history, maritime lore, the arts, music, and theatre- ready to bring their experience to enhance your enjoyment aboard Windy! You can simply relax on deck in quiet, or gather around for storytelling and hands-on fun!

Tall Ship Educational Sail Training Programs

Educational cruises are offered to school, church, scouts, corporations, and other groups. This program provides a variety of hands-on activities and several talks on topics including maritime history, sailing, maritime arts, physics, navigation, marlinespike, seamanship, marine wildlife, group dynamics and the like. Call to discuss your desires, as we can design an event for your students.

We already have a great program for badge work for Girl Scouts! Programs are designed for each group. Much more details are located on the Education page on the web site. In 2008, over 8,000 students sailed with us!

Tall Ship Private Charters

The WINDY is available for private charters, weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees (no phones to distract members), team building, reunions, church outings, tours, fun getaways, and educational experiences. Groups as large as 150 can be accommodated. A full range of menu options can be provided by the ship’s caterers. Call early to confirm availability and to make plans. Reservation dates are guaranteed with payment. Also consider a Pirate Themed Charters for something truly extraordinary!

Corporate team building activities are also offered.

Unique views?
Chicago’s Skyline from Lake Michigan, Navy Pier

Our most Important Target Market is?

Private charters, for weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees, reunions, church outings and Worship Sails, tour groups, team building, and educational experiences.

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About the Absolutely Chicago Segway Fireworks Tour – This lakefront tour is absolutely breathtaking. We’ll glide along the lakefront on The Segway Personal Transporter to our secret spot for viewing the City’s fireworks show. It’s difficult to decide which is more spectacular the fireworks or the Chicago skyline in its evening splendor! Seasonal.

Our other tours include:

Art and Architecture Tour – Chicago is world-renowned for its incredible architecture. Our guests will see examples of Chicago’s most famous sculptures, and be amazed by stories of the architects and buildings that made our skyline famous.

Museum Campus Tour – We’ll visit the scenic grounds of The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Soldier Field. This sightseeing tour has plenty of photo opportunities!

Private and Group Tours – If you’re planning a company event, get out of the stuffy conference room and into the open air with a private tour. Choose from one of our standard tours or we can bring Segway PTs to you (within a 40 mile radius of Chicago) for a customized adventure. Translated tours are available.

Click here for more information or to contact Timmie at Absolutely Chicago Segway – Be sure to mention that you found us on Hereschicago.com

Fogo De Chao
661 N La Salle St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Fogo de Chão is the perfect location to host your group or private dining event. Your guests will enjoy Fogo’s elegant and authentic Brazilian dining experience. And, you will appreciate our helpful and knowledgeable staff. Fogo provides unique private and semi-private dining rooms with the table layout flexibility you need as an event planner. Whether you desire an all inclusive package or an a la carte dining experience Fogo offers the flexibility to customize your event to your exact needs.

Our Chicago restaurant is located in the heart of River North. Guests are welcomed by a striking blue tower housing an authentic fogo de chão, the type of ground fire originally used for cooking meat in Southern Brazil.

Valet parking is offered during lunch and dinner, with limited metered parking streetside. Several parking garages are also located throughout the area.

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s):
No

Rental Fee to Reserve / Use the Room:
No

Awards/Achievements:
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2002- 2009 Zagat Survey: America’s Top Restaurants Chicago Magazine: One of Chicago’s Best New Restaurants

Click here for more information or to contact Erin O’neill, Private Dining Manager of Fogo De Chao - Please mention Hereschicago.com when contacting me

Scavenger Hunts In Chicago (SHIC) is Chicago’s largest provider of exciting and creative “Mission Impossible” Scavenger Hunts and Great “Amazing Races” taking place at locations throughout the city and suburbs. SHIC creates, organizes and leads your event as teams collaborate to solve clues used to reach fun and unique destinations. At each destination, groups are required to complete missions, take hilarious pictures and collect unique items. One facilitator is provided per team. With a facilitator assigned to keep people focused and answer questions, SHIC is able to create a significantly more sophisticated and challenging event.

The event concludes at a destination of your choice – a meeting, cocktail reception, dinner or a Cubs game!

c: Murrel Karsh – Please mention Hereschicago.com when contacting me

The highly anticipated banquet room at Sunda is NOW OPEN for last-minute holiday luncheons, dinner events or for a private party, corporate events, wedding rehearsal dinners, and groups and parties of all sizes. We are also booking events and meetings for 2010. Call me for a quick proposal… I can accommodate you!!

DATES STILL AVAILABLE AT ALL OF OUR VENUES:

The Underground: Private venue for 50 – 200 guests on Dec 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22 still available. Beverages and passed appetizers starting at $50* per person!

Rockit Bar and Grill River North: Private and non-rrivate Parties for 25 – 250 guests on Dec 14, 15, 21, 22 still available. Beverage and passed appetizers starting at $45* per person!

Rockit Bar and Grill Wrigleyville: Private parties for 50 – 90 guests on Dec 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 still available. Beverage and passed appetizers starting at $40* per person!

Sunda Banquet Room: Private parties for 40 – 125 guests on Dec 14 – 19, 21, 22 still available. Beverage and passed appetizers and sushi starting at $60* per person!

Contact Nicole Salerno, Director of Events for more information and mention Hereschicago.com

Chicago’s Featured Planner Preferred Bus Charter Transportation Companies – Bus Charters, Trolley Rentals, Ground Transportation Coordination/Services, Limousine/Sedans

Chicago Bus Charter Services/Rentals/Companies

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company – Chicago’s Planner Preferred charter bus rental company. We provide transportation for Chicago’s corporate groups, company parties, shuttle service to conventions, city tours for new hires & visitors, group specialty tours, golf outings, one day tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, convention shuttles, proms, graduations, tradeshows, senior outings, weddings, sporting events and team building outings.

Coach USA Chicago

Coach USA Chicago is Chicago’s Premier Motor Coach and Bus Company providing Airport Transfers, Charter, City Packages, Convention/Meeting Services, Custom Group Tours, Incentive Tours, Meet & Greet, Mini Bus, Motorcoach, Multi-Lingual Guides, Multi-Lingual Tours, Receptive Services, Sightseeing, Groups, Step On Guides, Transit, Van Rentals and gound transportation services in Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs.

Riteway Bus Service

Riteway’s Charter Bus division offers Chicago charter bus rentals for all of Illinois. Riteway works with a wide variety of groups within the Chicago area to accommodate your Chicago charter bus rental needs. Groups include but are not limited to: universities, K-12 school groups, church organizations, corporate functions and conventions in the greater Chicagoland area. Riteway is your one stop Chicago charter bus provider for almost any city in Illinois. Some of the cities that we service are: Northern Illinois, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Gurnee, Lake forest, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Oak Brook, IL. Our Chicago charter bus associates can help you organize your charter bus rental no matter what the occasion or destination.

Colonial Coach Lines Chicago

Colonial Coach is one of the most established charter companies in Chicago, Illinois. Our modern fleet of over 80 motor coaches and transit buses can accommodate from 21 to 72 passengers. With over 100 years of charter management experience and the DOT’s highest safety rating, you will always feel safe traveling with Colonial Coach Lines.

Chicago Ground Transportation Staffing/Coordination Services

Ariel Airport Services Inc

Ariel Airport Services Inc. is a unique supplier of multilingual travel services at major U.S. airports and cities. We cater to the corporate and leisure group needs of Meeting and Event planners, Corporations and Destination Management Companies, Receptive Tour Operators & Travel Agents. Our experienced staff is in charge of every detail, none are too large or small. Your clients are guaranteed a stress free and pleasant trip from start to finish and you can have peace of mind. We understand the importance of high standards and quality of service, and our professionalism and attention to detail leave nothing to chance.

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc.

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a full service ground transportation company. We offer charters, meet & greet services, small to city-wide shuttles, scheduled service, tour services, and group activities. Our customers enjoy the fact that we focus on a few core services and perfect them to excellence instead of trying to do everything average.

Chicago Limousines Services/Sedan Companies

Executive Chauffeuring Limousine and Sedan Service

Call Executive Chauffeuring for all your business and personal ground transportation needs, such as: Airport Transfers (O’Hare, Midway & Mitchell), Chicago Corporate Travel, Chicago Conventions, Chicago Weddings, Sporting Events, Concerts, or just a “Night on the Town”. We have a perfect vehicle for any occasion.

O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service®

O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service®, a unique, service oriented, dependable, professional transportation company serving the Chicagoland area and beyond. Specializing in a fleet of Limousines, Sedans and Deluxe Mini Coaches. We realize that our success is the result of customer satisfaction – satisfaction that must be renewed every day.

Related Services

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Visit our directory of Chicago’s directory of resources for Chicago Bus Charter,Chicago Bus Rentals,Transportation Services, Chicago Corporate Functions, Convention Shuttles, Trade Show Transportation, Senior Outings, Trips, Ski Trips, Golf Outings in Chicago, Chicagoland, Proms, School Groups, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Parties, Weddings, One Day Tours, Multi Day Tours, Sporting Events (Bears, Bulls, White Sox, Cubs) to Wrigley Field, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago Stadium, United Center, AllState Arena, Kane County Cougars, Schaumburg Flyers.

Photo booths and photo booth rentals are extremely popular additions to Chicago weddings, corporate events, client events, company party, friends gatherings, family and high school reunions, charity events, anniversary parties, school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16’s and private parties. Photo booths are the perfect way to capture all of the fun and excitement of your event and a great way to give your guests unique and memorable keepsakes.

Here are Chicago’s Top 3 Planner Prefered Photo Booth Rental Companies

Shutterbox Photo Booth Rentals

ShutterBox is a Chicago-based company, providing professional photo booth rentals for special events. A twist on an old-time favorite, our modernized photobooths accomodate 2-10 guests and print photostrips instantly.

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Photo Booth Express Photo Booth Rentals

Photo Booth Express photo booths are extremely popular additions to Chicago weddings, corporate events, charity events, anniversary parties, school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16’s, promotional events, holiday parties and private parties.

Our photo booths will provide you and your guests with hours of fun filled entertainment. At the end of your event your guests will rave about how much fun they had in the photo booth. In addition to the entertainment value a photo booth is the perfect way to capture all of the fun of your event and give your guests unique and memorable keepsakes.

Call us today at to find out how a photo booth can help make your event exciting and memorable.

c: Mike Dodson – Please mention Hereschicago.com when contacting me

 ShutterBooth Chicago Photo Booth Rentals

ShutterBooths are designed to blend in and compliment your event while adding another level of entertainment for your guests. Our booths can accommodate groups of 1-10 and our personalized photos print out instantly, providing an excellent keepsake for your guests. We know that each event is unique and we offer our clients a customized experience.

ShutterBooth is locally owned and operated – contact us to discuss how we can customize a booth for your event!

c: Cheryl Bayma – Please mention Hereschicago.com when contacting me

 

The Best Chicago Destination Management Companies can provide the following meeting and event services:

Event planning
Site selection
Contract negotiation
Activities
Dine arounds
On-site staffing
Program logistics
Special events
Nationally recognized entertainment
Decor
Cutting edge audio visual
Integrated marketing
Tours
Transportation
Meet and greets
VIP services
Custom concierge
Amenities & gifts

Here’s a quick list of Chicago’s top Planner Preferred Destination Management Companies:

Bucom International 308 West Erie Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654

BUCOM International brings years of knowledge and experience both domestically and internationally to service your planning needs.  We have researched, developed and executied meetings and incentive programs ranging from 20 people to 6,500 people.

Total Event Resources 1920 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Under the leadership of President Kathy Miller, Total Event Resources has worked with Fortune 500 companies and associations nationwide in the management and production of their major events, trade shows and meetings.

Masterplan 1601 W. 55th St.
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
 
Established full-service DMC since 1991 with specialization in event management. As the preferred DMC of Chicago’s top hotels, Masterplan also provides transportation, customized tours/activities, and professional airport and registration staff. Our experienced team of meeting and event planners will ensure that you and your attendees are provided with outstanding service for all of your destination management needs.

In the Loop-Chicago 900 North Franklin St., Suite 403
Chicago, IL 60610

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions 2500 West Higgins Road, Suite 935
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a full service ground transportation company. We offer charters, meet & greet services, small to city-wide shuttles, scheduled service, tour services, and group activities. Our customers enjoy the fact that we focus on a few core services and perfect them to excellence instead of trying to do everything average.

Ivan Carlson & Associates 2224 West Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60612

Ivan Carlson & Associates specializes in scenic design, themed decor, stage sets and creative event design for corporate special events. We operate a 40,000 square foot facility on Chicago’s west side that is home to dynamic props, intriguing themed decor, unusual set pieces and an array of scenic design elements. ade shows and meetings.

Otis Productions 4878 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
 
For over a decade, Otis Productions has designed custom events for organizations large and small. We combine professionalism, creativity, and supplier negotiation expertise to make your next event a success.

More Chicago Destination Management Companies…

Chicago Is
151 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1104
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Chicago Meetings & More
5118 North Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
 
CTC
2000 North Racine Ave., Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60614
 
Eved Services
4811 West Oakton St., Suite 250
Skokie, IL 60077
 
Event Architects
311 West Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610
 
GMS Global Management Services Inc.
360 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1001
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Masterplan Inc.
1601 West 55th St.
La Grange Highlands , IL 60525
 
On The Scene Destination and Event Management
500 North Dearborn St., Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60610

Revel Global Events
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601 

Visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Destination Management Resource Guide for Chicago meetings and event planners seeking only the absolute best in Chicago.

Parties That Cook stages deliciously fun cooking class parties and corporate team building events. Whether you´re interested in cooking up collaboration at a team bonding activity, planning a private chef demo or a memorable 40th birthday party, Parties That Cook will provide you with the ultimate gourmet gathering.

Parties That Cook has mastered the recipe for unforgettable corporate team building events. Our hands-on team building cooking classes encourage teamwork, boost morale, build culinary confidence and foster camaraderie.

Parties That Cook’s exciting hands-on cooking class parties are perfect for all occasions:

Chicago corporate team-building events
Chicago birthday parties & anniversaries
Chicago girls’ night out
Chicago showers and bachelorette parties
Chicago wedding rehearsal dinners
Chicago group dinner parties

How It Works:

Parties That Cook’s culinary staff will greet guests with hors d’oeuvres and beverages, then welcome everyone to mix and mingle while listening to music tailored to your group.
 
Your Parties That Cook chef then presents a lively and interactive cooking demonstration chock full of kitchen tricks and techniques. We take time to respond to your cooking questions. Afterward, guests are divided into teams to create their mouthwatering dishes at fully equipped cooking stations.
 
Each recipe and cooking station has detailed instructions and all of the necessary ingredients and cooking tools. Throughout the cooking, our chefs are on hand to coach you. Parties That Cook takes care of serving and cleaning up so you can enjoy the party!
 
Choose the party format that fits your occasion:

- Small Plates is a cocktail-style appetizer cooking class party (2 hours).
- The Chef’s Table offers a four-course sit-down meal with hands-on cooking class (3 hours).
- The Kitchen Challenge is an Iron Chef-style competition and extremely popular corporate team building event (3 hours). The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge includes an additional workshop with business coach and facilitator Starla Sireno (4 hours).
- A Feast of Chocolate and Cheese is dedicated to cooking with two sinfully delicious ingredients (3 hours).
- Chef Demo is a lively lesson in cooking tips and tricks from the professionals. Includes food samples or meal (1 hour).

After the party, we will send all guests all of the recipes you followed, along with a link to digital snapshots of the fun.

Pricing:

Chef Demo: $45 per person
Sumptuous Small Plates: $75 per person
Chef’s Table: $95 per person
Feast of Chocolate and Cheese: $95 per person
Kitchen Challenge: $115 per person
Ultimate Kitchen Challenge: $185 per person

The cost includes our professional culinary instruction, service, menu, recipes, ingredients, music, kitchen equipment, setup, and cleanup. Please note that this does not include a venue rental fee, party rentals or optional services.  

Minimum/Maximum # of Guests: We can accommodate any party size from 1 to 300 guests.

Dates/Times: Cooking class events are held any time of day, based on availability of venue and staff.  Depending on the type of event selected, parties last 1 to 4 hours, with the option of adding on additional time for speeches or presentations.

Take Aways & Attire: Each guest will receive a copy of recipes and digital photos from their event. Aprons are provided to wear during the lesson or may also be purchased as party favors to take home.

Alcoholic Beverages: You may BYOB at most party locations, or Parties That Cook will suggest one of our fine wine/alcohol purveyors, depending on your chosen location.

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