{"id":56699,"date":"2024-09-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=56699"},"modified":"2024-09-05T22:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T03:58:32","slug":"the-annual-taste-of-chicago-makes-a-late-return-to-grant-park-for-a-place-in-the-summer-festival-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=56699","title":{"rendered":"The Annual Taste Of Chicago Makes A Late Return To Grant Park For A Place In The Summer Festival Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/explore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Things to do<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/plan-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/meeting-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting planners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/travel-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel trade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/chicago-sports-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Sports Commission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChooseChicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChooseChicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ChooseChicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/ChooseChicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@choosechicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"userway-h1-heading\">Taste of Chicago 2024: Sept. 6-8 | Choose Chicago<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/CC_TasteOfChicago_Entrance_1e04704e-17c5-42fd-bb0b-15bc4cf583e2-2400x1598.jpg\" alt=\"CC_TasteOfChicago_Entrance_1e04704e-17c5-42fd-bb0b-15bc4cf583e2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taste of Chicago<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sept. 6 \u2013 8, 2024<\/strong><br><strong>Free admission \u2022 Grant Park and citywide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual food and music extravaganza will include the return of the iconic lakefront festival, alongside neighborhood pop-up events throughout the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September, the classic food festival will take over Grant Park with dozens of Chicago\u2019s favorite food vendors, live music performances, community dance lessons, and so much more. Plus, find neighborhood pop-up events bringing a Taste of Chicago to parks across the city all summer long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/taste-of-chicago-overview\/#overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taste of Chicago 2024 schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/taste-of-chicago-overview\/#list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taste of Chicago 2024 restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/taste-of-chicago-overview\/#taste-of-chicago-concerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taste of Chicago concerts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/taste-of-chicago-overview\/#more-things-to-do-at-taste-of-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More things to do at Taste of Chicago<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/articles\/festivals-special-events\/taste-of-chicago-overview\/#getting-to-grant-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting to Grant Park<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Taste of Chicago 2024 schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Taste_of_Chicago_Jul_11_15_48_05_c1fb780e-2b2a-4798-9b71-3b4f3eac62ff-900x599.jpg\" alt=\"a person cooking food on a grill\" class=\"wp-image-88502\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/taste_of_chicago10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taste of Chicago\u2019s signature event in Grant Park<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;will take place&nbsp;<strong>Friday, Sept. 6 \u2013 Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024<\/strong>. The festival will be open from 11 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m. every day of the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t get enough of Taste of Chicago, check out these&nbsp;<strong>neighborhood pop-ups<\/strong>&nbsp;bringing a bite-sized version of the iconic event to local parks this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rogers Park on Saturday, June 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marquette Park on Saturday, July 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pullman Park on Saturday, August 17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list\">Taste of Chicago 2024 restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AA_TASTE_06_2013_22185f56-aabe-4942-bede-156cffbaab2c-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"a group of plates with food on them\" class=\"wp-image-88445\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, food vendors will dish out not just tastes of Chicago classics \u2014 like hot dogs, pizza, and cheesecake \u2014 but also bites that represent the international influences tied to the city\u2019s history as a melting pot of cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore the full line-up of Taste of Chicago 2024 restaurants and vendors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90 Miles Cuban Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>African Food Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arepa George<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arun\u2019s Thai Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Badou Senegalese Cuisine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billy Goat Tavern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BJ\u2019s Market &amp; Bakery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicago Eats Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicago\u2019s Doghouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Churro Factory (Xurro)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connie\u2019s Pizza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cumin Club Indian Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donut Dudes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doom Street Eats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eli\u2019s Cheesecake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esperanza Kitchen Delights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franco\u2019s Ristorante<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frannie\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaby\u2019s Funnel Cakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harold\u2019s Chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JJ Thai Street Food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josephine\u2019s Cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lou Malnati\u2019s Pizzeria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mano Modern Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moore Poppin Chicago Gourmet Popcorn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oooh Wee It Is Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ponce Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Porkchop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robinson\u2019s No. 1 Ribs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sapori Trattoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seoul Taco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Star of Siam Thai Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tacotl\u00e1n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tandoor Char House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Original Rainbow Cone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sole Ingredient Catering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yum Dum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yvolina\u2019s Tamales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zeitlin\u2019s Delicatessen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Taste of Chicago line-up also includes more than a dozen local food trucks, plus a designated beer hall and cocktail lounge&nbsp;featuring a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taste-of-chicago-concerts\">Taste of Chicago concerts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Taste_of_Chicago_Jul_12_18_50_53_929ff7aa-6ad4-41a5-b41c-53f4956690c2-900x599.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people dancing\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Taste_of_Chicago_Jul_12_18_50_53_929ff7aa-6ad4-41a5-b41c-53f4956690c2-900x599.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Taste_of_Chicago_Jul_12_18_50_53_929ff7aa-6ad4-41a5-b41c-53f4956690c2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Taste_of_Chicago_Jul_12_18_50_53_929ff7aa-6ad4-41a5-b41c-53f4956690c2-600x400.jpg 600w\"><br>Alongside a mouth-watering selection of local restaurants, the Taste of Chicago schedule also includes a diverse mix of national and international artists at free nightly concerts. Grab a spot at the Main Stage and dance the night away under the stars. Or check out the Goose Island Stage for a showcase of local and up-and-coming artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the 2024 Taste of Chicago Main Stage line-up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, September 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amira Jazeera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jon B.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CeeLo Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nino Augustine\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Do\u00f1a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yahritza y Su Esencia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Godly the Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert DeLong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atlas Genius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And here\u2019s the 2024 Goose Island Stage line-up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, September 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Second City Country Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew Sa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liam Taylor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Moen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gabacho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toyacoyah<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hillery Banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DJ Cymba\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zia Jenaye\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T Star Verse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy Crownz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piwa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asha Imuno<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DJ Hotrod<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barragoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jamal Smallz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kopano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabeza de Chivo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MJ Nebreda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DJ Iggy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-things-to-do-at-taste-of-chicago\">More things to do at Taste of Chicago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AM_Taste-3-900x601.jpg\" alt=\"A family at Taste of Chicago food festival\" class=\"wp-image-219140\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicago SummerDance<\/strong><br>Celebrate summer and Chicago\u2019s vibrant dance community with live music, dancing, and more in Grant Park. Each day will cover a variety of dance styles, including several Chicago-born genres. This year\u2019s SummerDance schedule includes salsa, flamenco, footwork, bachata, Afrobeats, hip hop, line dancing, K-pop, house, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lifeway Foods Family Village<br><\/strong>This kid-friendly area will feature games and activities for all ages, including interactive art provided by Somos Arte and inflatables by A Moon Jump for You.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eli\u2019s Cheesecake Birthday Celebration<br>On the SummerDance Stage, Eli\u2019s Cheesecake hosts the annual Eli\u2019s Cheesecake Birthday Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 7, carrying on the longstanding tradition of cutting a ceremonial 1,000-pound Eli\u2019s Cheesecake Attendees will receive a free piece of cake following the ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_83965\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AA_Taste_05-2014-e1564075270381-900x539.jpg\" alt=\"Taste of Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-83965\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taste of Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-to-grant-park\">Getting to Grant Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Street closures:&nbsp;<\/strong>The following streets will be closed during the Taste of Chicago:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/premier-league-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.choosechicago.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CSC-Fan-Fest-2024-728x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"CSC Fan Fest 2024 Ad\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Columbus, from Monroe to Balbo and from Balbo to Roosevelt (Balbo remains open to traffic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jackson, from Michigan to Jean Baptiste Point du Sable Lake Shore Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congress, from Columbus to Congress Parkway semi-circle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public transportation:&nbsp;<\/strong>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/listing\/chicago-transit-authority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.transitchicago.com<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking:&nbsp;<\/strong>Park right near the action at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/things-to-do\/millennium-garages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Millennium Garages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biking:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bike parking is available on the perimeter of Grant and Millennium Parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/things-to-do\/grant-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grant Park<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;337 E. 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