Heritage BBQ will showcase five local Chicago chefs competing to promote the consumption of heritage breed pigs raised by local farms. Each chef will be given a 200 lb. pig to create six dishes for attendees, and a panel of judges will vote for Chicago’s “BBQ King or Queen.” Tickets start at $125 and can be purchasedhere.

Enjoy a “Cajun Crawl” with live music, beer specials and all-you-can-eat crawfish on August 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. The cost is $30 and reservations can be made by calling 312-988-0644.

American Junkie is planning a Labor Day bash and will offer guests 50 percent off the entire menu on Monday, September 2. Bottles including Grey Goose and Dom Perignon will also be half off as well.

Visit Frontier on Sunday, August 31 and enjoy a BBQ and craft beer tasting from 3-6 p.m. The cost is $35 and the menu includes gator burgers, chicken, housemade sausage, burgers and more.

Stop by Rockit Bar and Grill and party into Labor Day. Starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, there will be live music from party rock band Audiomatic and drink specials like $15 Bud and Bud Light buckets, $8 Green Line drafts, $6 SoCo lime shots and more.

Diners can feast on unlimited pancakes for $16 on Monday, September 1. The buttermilk flapjacks can be topped with strawberries, Nutella, chocolate chips and more for a decadent treat.

Publican Quality Meats’ brunch menu will be available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Labor Day. Dishes include duck hash with succotash; pickled shrimp salad; and a butcher’s breakfast of bacon, breakfast sausage, potatoes and country bread with two fried eggs.

Celebrate at an all-day party on Monday, September 1 with $2 steak and chicken tacos, $3 Dos Equis and $4 Milagro. Hospitality professionals will also receive 30 percent off their bill with proof of ID.

Siena Tavern will open early from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and serve brunch. Enjoy sweet and savory dishes such as caramelized waffles topped with maple syrup, berries and Nutella butter, or lobster hash with poached eggs and truffle hollandaise.

High Noon Saloon will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day brunch service. Drink deals include $4 Half Acre drafts, $3 Old Crow bourbon whiskey shots, $3 Casa Noble tequila blanco shots, $5 Bloody Marys and $3 mimosas. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and more.

The Winchester will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Labor Day brunch. Enjoy the regular menu alongside the special of the day: chicken and waffles.

Attend Cirque du FMK on Friday, August 29 and watch circus-style performances starting at 8 and 10 p.m. Snack on cotton candy and popcorn while crunching on boozy snow cones. Space is limited and reservations are recommended.

The celebrations take place all weekend starting with brunches featuring $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys. On Sunday night, bring some buddies for the infamous 60 oz. El Torito margarita with a Corona ($20). Then nurse things over Monday with a Hangover Brunch offering $5 margaritas all day.