There’s food for everybody’s taste at the annual Taste of Chicago where you’ll find more than
300 menu items at over 70 restaurants.
Plenty of free entertainment is available to amuse you before,
during and after your dining experience. Music from internationally
known talent such as Stevie Wonder and Bonnie Raitt is at the Petrillo
Music Shell. See cooking demonstrations from renowned chefs such as Art
Smith.
The Family Village offers activities, entertainment and amusement
rides just for kids. Be sure to take advantage of fun and fit things to
do at Taste Sports! including days devoted to our Chicago teams.
Local musicians take centerstage at the Taste Stage located at the
south end of Taste and international fare performs at the Buckingham
Fountain where you’ll also find a market selling wares from around the
world.
Dates:
Jun 26, 2009 - Jul 5, 2009
Hours:
11 am - 9 pm; Friday, July 3, 11 am - 9:30 pm; Sunday, July 5, 11 am - 6 pm
Location:
Grant Park
Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60604
Admission:
FREE Admission into the festival grounds.
FREE Admission to see the concerts at the Petrillo Music Shell.
Food & Beverage Tickets
Food and beverages are sold by tickets only. Tickets are sold in strips
of 12 for $8 at the festival, which includes a $2 surcharge that
contributes to event amenities including clean up, security and
recycling.
Each vendor has the food prices posted on their booth. More than 200
different food items are available at the event, with no food item
costing more than 10 tickets “Taste of” portions (smaller offerings of
one of the restaurants menu items) are available for 1-4 tickets.
Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted at the ticket
booths. Positive I.D. is required when making a credit card purchase.
Website:
For additional information please
visit,
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Accessibility:
Accessible seating
area at mainstage and other accommodations are available as well.
Accessible counters at food booths. Large print brochures and TTYs
available on site.
Public Transportation:
Visit www.transitchicago.com, www.metrarail.com, www.pacebus.com, www.amtrak.com