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The Mobile Lab Schedule

Discover the world of gourmet grilled cheese like never before with The Grilled  Cheese Experiment. We bring our unique flavors and inventive combinations to events throughout McHenry & Lake Counties. Whether you're attending a festival or hosting a private event, our food truck is ready to make your experience unforgettable.

"Be sure not to miss me. Here's where I'll be the next few months."

EVENT ADDRESSES LISTED BELOW

2026

January 14       Wednesday 5-8pm            Kishwaukee Brewing

January 15        Thursday     5-8pm            Scorched Earth Brewing

January 22       Wednesday 3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

January 28       Wednesday 5-8pm            Kishwaukee Brewing

January 30      Friday           5-8pm             Tighthead Brewing


February 4      Wednesday 3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

February 7      Saturday      4-8pm             Rush Creek Distilling

February 12     Thursday     5-8pm            Kishwaukee Brewing

February 14     Saturday      5-8pm            Scorched Earth Brewing

February 21     Saturday      3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

February 26    Thursday      5-8pm            Scorched Earth Brewing

February 28    Wednesday 5-8pm            Kishwaukee Brewing


March 3           Wednesday 3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

March 5          Thursday     5-8pm             Scorched Earth Brewing

March 7           Saturday     4-8pm             Rush Creek Distilling

March 18         Wednesday 3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

March 19        Thursday     5-8pm             Scorched Earth Brewing


April 1               Wednesday 3-6pm           Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

April 4              Saturday     4-8pm             Rush Creek Distilling

April 18            Saturday      11am-6pm     Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

April 25            Saturday      5-8pm            Scorched Earth Brewing

April 30            Thursday     5-8pm            Scorched Earth Brewing


May 8     Friday        4-6pm       John T. Magee Middle School 

May 9     Saturday  11am-3pm   Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

May 15    Friday       5-8pm         Scorched Earth Brewing

May 20    Wednesday 3-6pm    Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

May 25     Sunday    12-5pm       Rush Creek Distillery

May 30      Saturday   5-8pm       Scorched Earth Brewing


June 5      Friday      4-8pm           Rush Creek Distillery

June 13    Saturday  11am-6pm   Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

June 18    Thursday     5-8pm       Scorched Earth Brewing

June 21    Sunday    12-5pm         Rush Creek Distillery

June 24    Wednesday 3-6pm      Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

June 27    Saturday  4-10pm        Stars & Stripes (Cary)


July 8       Wednesday   3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

July 17      Friday       5-8pm                  Scorched Earth Brewing

July 19      Sunday    12-5pm                 Rush Creek Distillery

July 24      Wednesday   3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)


August 5     Wednesday   3-6pm    Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

August 16    Sunday   12-5pm          Rush Creek Distillery

August 20    Thursday 5-8pm          Scorched Earth Brewing

August 22    Saturday 11am-6pm     Morrison Park (Lakemoor)


September 6   Sunday    12-5pm        Rush Creek Distillery

September 12 Saturday  11am-6pm   Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

September 18 Friday       5-8pm          Scorched Earth Brewing

September 26 Saturday 11am-6pm    Morrison Park (Lakemoor)


October 17      Saturday 11am-6pm     Morrison Park (Lakemoor)

October 23      Friday      5-8pm            Scorched Earth Brewing

October 30      Friday      3-6pm            Morrison Park (Lakemoor)


November  20  Friday  5-8pm          Scorched Earth Brewing


December 4    Friday  5-8pm          Scorched Earth Brewing

December 18  Friday  5-8pm          Scorched Earth Brewing


Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180

Kishwaukee Brewery 1900 Dillard Court, Woodstock, IL 

Morrison Park 233 Rand Rd (Rt 120), Lakemoor, IL

The Parlor at Pips Meadery 1350 Tri-State Pkwy #124 Gurnee, IL

Rush Creek Distilling 1501 W. Diggins St. Harvard, IL

Scorched Earth Brewing Company 203 Berg Street, Algonquin, IL

Tighthead Brewing 161 N. Archer Ave Mundelein, Il


In The Lab

Here, we pride ourselves on transforming a beloved classic into a gourmet experience. Our Grilled Cheese Experiments will include four sandwiches. Three mainstay sandwiches with a new creation to keep our menu exciting and current. Each one is crafted with fresh ingredients, ensuring every bite is a culinary adventure. Don't forget to try our amazing homemade tomato soup.