Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago One of the largest food festivals in the world! Taking place annually in Chicago. Admission to Taste of Chicago is FREE.

Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival.

Well done, Chicago! 2024 was a fantastic success! Crowds enjoyed beautiful weather throughout the 3-day Grant Park eve...
09/10/2024

Well done, Chicago! 2024 was a fantastic success! Crowds enjoyed beautiful weather throughout the 3-day Grant Park event, a diverse array of cuisines with 39 food vendors and 17 food trucks, two stages of live entertainment, Chicago SummerDance lessons, the Lifeway Family Village and more! Much thanks to all who attended, our vendors, partners, artists and sponsors. We'll see you next year!

09/08/2024

Let's GO!
The Main Stage is bouncing through 8pm with Godly the Ruler, Robert DeLong and Atlas Genius!

09/08/2024
09/08/2024

patrons: Don't forget it's your last chance today to grab that MERCH!
Stop by the merch tent on Columbus right by the entrance into Buckingham.

09/08/2024
The new album is out just in time for !Check out Atlas Genius live in Grant Park TONIGHT at 7pm. FREE admission!Tasteof...
09/08/2024

The new album is out just in time for !
Check out Atlas Genius live in Grant Park TONIGHT at 7pm. FREE admission!
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09/08/2024
09/07/2024

CeeLo Green is playing the HITS at !

09/07/2024

Back where it all started!

It’s the first day of Taste of Chicago! We’ll be here serving all your taste favorites until Sunday from 11am-9pm.

09/05/2024

This year, 39 food vendors and 17 food trucks are taking part in Taste of Chicago.

DCASE's Program Director of Event Productions Neal Heitz joins City Cast Chicago on this weekend's big event in Grant ...
09/04/2024

DCASE's Program Director of Event Productions Neal Heitz joins City Cast Chicago on this weekend's big event in Grant Park!

September just started, and pumpkin spice is already making a comeback. Last fall, we learned that Illinois is the country’s largest producer of pumpkins and ho

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Grant Park
Chicago, IL
60602

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Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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Let's GO! The Main Stage is bouncing through 8pm with Godly the Ruler, Robert DeLong and Atlas Genius!

#TasteofChicago patrons: Don't forget it's your last chance today to grab that MERCH! Stop by the merch tent on Columbus right by the entrance into Buckingham.

CeeLo Green is playing the HITS at #TasteofChicago!

#TasteofChicago is up and running through Sunday! Come for the food, stay for the activities, come back the next day for the performances! There's something for everyone in Grant Park and admission is FREE! Learn more at TasteofChicago.us.

#TasteofChicago will return to Grant Park September 6-8, showcasing the city's world-class eateries with concert highlights including CeeLo Green, Yahritza Y Su Esencia, Atlas Genius and more! FREE admission! All food vendors will accept cash and/or credit. Check out the full list of artists, food vendors, activities and more at www.TasteofChicago.us.

Today's your last chance to get in on the #throwback Quad! In a nod to #TasteofChicago tradition, the festival celebrates longtime food vendors Eli’s Cheesecake, Lou Malnati’s, Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs and BJ’s Market by featuring them in a classic Quad setup together on Columbus Drive right in the heart of this year’s festival layout.

Chicago Sings Karaoke
Chicago Sings Karaoke

We are making STARS up in here! 🤩 #TasteofChicago You've all been amazing with the addition of #ChicagoSingsKaraoke at Taste. Join us on the southern end for the open karaoke at 6:30p, today's final at 7:45p and the Group Sing at 8:30p to close out the night!

Merch
Merch

Last chance for MERCH! Tees, hats, shot glasses and more are all in the merch tent on Columbus just north of the entrance into Buckingham Fountain.

Taste of Chicago Entrance
Taste of Chicago Entrance

Pro tip: Quickest, shortest entrance has consistently been Balbo, the one on the southern end. Let's get you all in here for the final day! #TasteofChicago TasteofChicago.us

450 lbs of cream cheese, 70 lbs of sugar, 50 lbs of sour cream, 25 lbs of chocolate chips, 63 lbs of Eli’s Shortbread Cookie Crust, 65 lbs of eggs, 2 lbs of vanilla, 25 lbs of cherry glaze, 100 lbs of old fashioned buttercream icing, 125 lbs of cookie dough, and 25 lbs of graham crackers. Eli's Cheesecake Company never fails to impress with their annual birthday celebration at #TasteofChicago, this time with help from The Happiness Club, The Hiplet Ballerinas and the Jesse White Tumblers!

Pro tip: Quickest, shortest entrance has consistently been Balbo, the one on the southern end! Spread the word!

Don't forget to sign up and give it your best at the #ChicagoSingsKaraoke Stage on the south end!

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July 8–12, 2020 Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival. Admission to Taste of Chicago is FREE.