Chicago BarCitizenCon 2025

Join us for one of the largest CitizenCon Watch Parties in the Midwest! This October, the Chicago Bar Citizen community is excited to host a CitizenCon Direct Watch Party at the Mount Prospect Public House — a full-venue takeover to celebrate Star Citizen and connect with fellow Citizens from across the U.S.

📍 Venue: Mount Prospect Public House18 W Busse Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 - Located just one block from a major public transit line (connecting to downtown Chicago and the suburbs) and a nearby parking garage. Complimentary valet service is available.

🎟️ Tickets:$20/person (plus taxes/fees) to cover venue rental and food. Additional food may be ordered from the menu; you are responsible for your own bar tab.

• Date: October 11, 2025 - From 12 PM to 4 PM CST - Venue opens early just for us! Extended hours if the stream runs long.
• Limited Ticket Sales! Max of 215 tickets will be sold. Chicago BarCitizen usually brings in about 150 people, and that's not for CitizenCon - get your tickets early and secure your spot!

Highlights Include:

• Full Venue Access: ~4,000 sq. ft. across 3 rooms with 11 stream-ready TVs and full in-house audio—no matter where you sit, you’ll catch every moment.
• Dedicated Streaming Setup: The stream will be visible and audible throughout the space, including two full bars, pool tables, and dart games.
• Accessibility: Handicap-accessible layout, shorter tables and high tops, plus nearby public transport options and valet/garage parking.

• Retro Wing Commander Zone: Original hardware setups featuring Wing Commander I-IV
• Star Citizen Play Zone: Dual joystick experience station to dive into the ‘Verse live
• Giveaways: We will be having a giveaway with fun prizes to be had!
• Community Tables: A couple of tables will be setup to promote local orgs and creators. Feel free to bring a flyer, business cards, stickers, or other small promotional items to add to the table to support yourself or your org.

Hosting the event is Maiden Ariana, Adventure Bear, Goodshot, Nerdy Kitten and Pappadopolis. This team is passionate about delivering a welcoming, organized, and high-energy experience. With a strong history of Bar Citizen events, Chicago is a hub for both local and out-of-state attendees—including Citizens from New York, Florida, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Whether you’re a seasoned Bar Citizen veteran or new to the community, this is your chance to be part of a vibrant, inclusive fan gathering during the most anticipated Star Citizen event of the year. Expect camaraderie, great food, and unforgettable memories as we watch CitizenCon together—Chicago style. If you have any cosplay, wear it! We would all love to see it!

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Host or Publisher Chicago Bar Citizen