The Market Place Chicago

The Market Place Chicago

The Market Place Chicago

Taste of Chicago will take place June 27 through July 4, 2008. Taste is a popular food festival event is held in Grant Park on the lake front in the City of Chicago. Taste of Chicago features food from Chicago restaurants and music.

The Taste of Chicago was born in 1980, when a group of Chicago restaurateurs approached Mayor Daley with the idea for a food festival on the Fourth of July. The one day festival was a huge success. The food oriented event has grown to an eight day event that attracts millions of people. The 2007 Taste of Chicago was attended by over six millions festival goers from around the city, suburbs and even internationally.

Stages of Entertainment at Taste of Chicago

The Petrillo Music Shell features the headlining entertainment. There are eight stages featuring a full day of constant music and entertainment. Stages at Taste of Chicago include Petrillo Music Shell, Dominick's Cooking Corner, Family Village, Fun Time Stage, International Pavilion, Taste Sports, Taste Stage and Toons @ Taste,