Pokemon Go Fest Chicago
Pokemon Go Fest Chicago is the first official real-world event that takes place in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois on July 22, 2017 10AM - 7PM CDT.
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Challenge Times in Different Time Zones
| Challenge | Duration | Chicago (CDT) | Los Angeles (PDT) | New York (EDT) | London (BST) | Paris (CET) | Moscow (MSK) | Singapore (UTC) | Tokyo (JST) | Melbourne (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge #1 | 30 min | 11:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 0:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 |
| Challenge #2 | 30 min | 12:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Challenge #3 | 30 min | 15:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 | 6:00 |
| Mystery Challenge | 60 min | 18:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 0:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 7:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 |
Phase 1: Catch Challenge
Activity: Collectively catch Pokemon to unlock Bronze, Silver or Gold Tier rewards globally.
- Challenge window #1: 11AM - 11:30AM CDT
- Challenge window #2: 12PM - 12:30PM CDT
- Challenge window #3: 3PM - 3:30PM CDT
Grant Park Rewards
| Type | Reward |
|---|---|
| Fire | Candy Bonus |
| Water | XP Bonus |
| Grass | Stardust Bonus |
| Electric | Egg Distance Bonus |
| Rock | Buddy Distance Bonus |
| Normal | Encounter Rate Bonus |
Worldwide Rewards
| Tier | Reward |
|---|---|
| Bronze | Increased Bonus Duration by 24 hours. |
| Silver | Increased Bonus Duration by 48 hours. |
| Gold | Mystery Challenge Unlocked |
Phase 2: Mystery Challenge
- Challenge window: 6PM - 7PM CDT
Achieve Gold Tier in Phase 1's Worldwide Catch Challenge to unlock the Mystery Challenge inside Grant Park.
Phase 3: Global Reward
Complete Phase 2: Mystery Challenge in Grant Park to unlock a major global reward.
Traveler's Guide to Chicago
Official Announcement
Pokémon GO Fest (Saturday, July 22 taking place in Grant Park, Chicago, IL) is fast approaching, and we hope you’re all as excited as we are. We wanted to share some details about how Pokémon GO Trainers everywhere can participate in a global challenge with Trainers at the event to unlock special rewards worldwide.
During the day, there will be three Challenge Windows in which Trainers everywhere will work alongside those in Chicago to unlock global rewards. During the Challenge Windows, Trainers in Grant Park will attempt to unlock perks for Pokémon GO players around the world by catching certain types of Pokémon. Each Pokémon- type will be tied to a different perk, so Trainers at the park will need to carefully choose which Pokémon they catch. Will those in attendance try to catch Electric-type Pokémon to reduce the distance required to hatch Eggs, or Grass-type Pokémon to increase Stardust bonuses, or other Pokémon- types to secure a variety of other bonuses? Join in the action and find out!
Meanwhile, Trainers outside of Chicago will attempt to catch as many Pokémon as possible during the Challenge Windows to extend the duration of the bonuses unlocked by those attending the event. If Trainers around the world catch enough Pokémon, a mystery challenge will be unveiled in Grant Park that, once completed, will unlock an extra-special bonus across the globe. Trainers everywhere will want to grab their friends and family to help make this the biggest celebration in Pokémon GO’s history!
Official Preview
Pokemon Go Fest Chicago is the first official dedicated real-world event for Pokemon GO and will be hosted in Chicago on July 22, 2017. Trainers from around the world will flock to Chicago’s Grant Park for a Pokémon GO celebration. The fun-filled day of Pokémon GO in the park will give Trainers the chance to meet fellow players and engage in a variety of activities. Tickets for Pokemon GO Fest will go on sale beginning June 19 at 10:00 A.M. PDT on PokemonGoLive.com/Fest.
