Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park for the 45th consecutive year this fall.
This year, Taste of Chicago will come to Grant Park on Sept. 5-7.
Prior to 2023, the long-standing culinary celebration occurred in early-to-mid July. But in 2023, it shifted to September to accommodate the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Admission to the festival is free.
Unlike previous years, no Taste tickets will be sold, according to the city’s website. Instead, all food and beverage can be purchased from vendors directly.
All vendors at the festival take credit cards, and the city warns that very few take cash.
Entrance gates for the festival are located on Jackson Drive west of Columbus Drive, on Ida B. Wells east of Michigan Avenue, and at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Balbo Drive.
Chicago foodies can get an early dose of the ‘Taste of’ fun at Taste of Albany Park on Aug. 9.
The city has not yet announced vendors or performers for the three-day festival.
Last year, the festival featured over 40 local restaurants and a dozen food trucks. Live performers included CeeLo Green, Yahritza y Su Esencia and Jon B.
More information on Taste of Chicago is available on the city’s website.