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Taste of Chicago
Chicago’s tremendous array of culinary delights are located in one place at the ten-day lakefront festival where food choices range from ethnic to exotic to Chicago specialties.
About the Festival
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Press Room
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Dates:
Jun 25, 2010 - Jul 4, 2010
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Hours:
- Except Saturday, July 3: 11 am - 7 pm; Sunday, July 4: 11 am - 6 pm
- Ticket sales end 30 minutes before the Taste of Chicago closes
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Location:
Main Entrance
Michigan Ave. & Congress Dr.
Chicago, IL 60604
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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 12 tickets “Taste of” portions (smaller offerings of one of the restaurants menu items) are available for 2-4 tickets.
Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted at the ticket booths. Positive I.D. is required when making a credit card purchase.
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Accessibility:
The following services are available for persons with disabilities:
- Assistive listening devices provided
- Accessible seating area available
Accessibility FAQ
For more information call 312.744.3316
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Public Transportation:
For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com
Free Trolley:
Trolleys will drop off at the Balbo Street entrance at the Taste of Chicago on June 25, June 28, June 29, June 30, July 1 & July 2 between 11 am - 2 pm. Trolleys arrive every 15-20 minutes.
Building/Trolley Stops
- Union Station, 210 S. Canal St.
- Citigroup Center (Ogilvie Station), 500 W. Madison St.
- Chase Building (Madison and Clark), 21 S. Clark St.
- Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr.
- AT&T Corp Center (Franklin and Monroe), 222 W. Adams St.
- Corner of Monroe and State
- Water Tower Park, 180 East Pearson Street
- Southwest Corner of Huron & Michigan
- 401 N. Michigan, 401 North Michigan Avenue
Parking:
If you are driving, park directly under the action with MOSE partner Millennium Garages. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com for details.
Additionally, Millennium Garages is offering two discounted summer parking packages for busy families enjoying the City’s festivals, shopping downtown, and anyone wanting convenient, easy, safe parking. The $85 Summer in the City Package gets you 4 parks and a savings of $30. The $165 Summer in the City Package gets you 8 parks and a savings of $59. With four garages and over 9,000 spaces, Millennium Garages is your one stop parking destination for all that Chicago has to offer.
To purchase a summer pack contact Sarah Chan at schan@lazparking.com or 312.819.9538, Monday - Friday / 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on summer parking packs, please visit www.millenniumgarages.com
Biking:
Bike parking is available on the perimeter of Grant and Millennium Parks. Visit the Chicago Bicycle Program for maps, safety, and other information.
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