In the heart of downtown Highland Park, on Central Avenue between First and Second Streets. this free, fun-filled weekend will kick-off on Friday evening with Highland Park’s extraordinary eateries offering their enticing and delicious cuisine. From casual to elegant, the hottest of the hot to ice cold, there will be something for everyone. Wine, beer and specialty drinks will add to the menus. And there's more! Highlighting this festive event, in concert on the Taste Entertainment Stage, Beatles tribute band American English summoning the best of John, Paul, George, & Ringo; Chicago's very own legendary 60's band The Buckinghams; and one the best rhythm & blues bands in Chicagoland R-Gang.

HIGHLAND PARK EATERIES AT THE TASTE OF HIGHLAND PARK: Abigail's Bistro, Bluegrass, Cafe Central, City Park Grill, Fuddruckers, Jade China Bistro, Lincolnshire Gourmet , Lou Malnati's, N.Y. Slices, Norton's, Sam's Wine & Spirits, Stash's, Sunset Foods, Sushi Kushi Too, Tamales...A Mexican Joint
The Taste of Highland Park is brought to you by the City of Highland Park, and generous sponsors: Sam's Wine and Spirits, Sunset Foods, Glunz Family Winery, Highland Park Central Business District Public/Private Economic Alliance, and Veolia Environmental Services
| Taste
Hours |
| Friday, August
28 |
6:00 pm - 10:00
pm |
| Saturday, August 29 |
10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Sunday, August 30 |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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Please Note: This is a rain or shine event, for event updates, please call the City's Special Events Hotline at (847) 926-1033.
Seating will be available on a first come-first served basis. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs
Taste Map
Taste Parking
For more information regarding the Taste of Highland Park, please contact Carolyn Hersch in the City's Office of Economic Development via email at chersch@cityhpil.com, or (847) 926-1027.
THE PORT CLINTON ART FESTIVAL MARKS ITS 26TH YEAR! AUGUST 29-30
Heralded by Sundance Magazine as one of the best art festivals in the United States, this juried show is a must-see for art lovers. Throughout this free two-day festival, hundreds of thousands fill the Port Clinton Square area to purchase work from 260 world-class artists. Family-friendly fun abounds amongst unique shops, flowers, trees, and fountains. For those who want to add more culture to their weekend, Chicago is just a thirty-minute train ride from the Highland Park station located adjacent to the festival. From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday, the Port Clinton Art Festival runs in tandem with the Taste of Highland Park. For more information regarding the Port Clinton Art Festival, please visit Amdur Productions or call (847) 926-4300.
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