Taste of Chicago 2009
By Chris • Updated Jan 15th, 2009 • Category: Chicago Events
Taste of Chicago 2009 will run June 26, 2009 – July 5, 2009 in Grant Park. The Taste of Chicago is the worlds largest Food Festival and probably the biggest summer event in Chicago.
You can usually get Taste of Chicago Discount Tickets at your local Dominic’s Grocery Store during the week preceeding The Taste of Chicago.
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It’s my personal recommendation that you try your best to avoid the large crowds at The Taste of Chicago. I suggest going mid-week or early in the day, when the crowds are not quite as insane. On the weekends, you are literally pressed up against thousands of other smelly / sweaty people, in 90+ degree heat, being pushed over and wishing that you had just stayed home. Get there early.
If you are going to make the pilgrimage to Taste of Chicago, I suggest going to see one of the musical acts. The seating filed around the music shell provides a slight break from the overwhelming crowds. I also suggest avoiding the fireworks at all costs.
Wikipedia : The Taste of Chicago is the world’s largest food festival, held annually for two weeks in Chicago starting the last week of June. The event is the largest festival in Chicago. Every year, millions of Chicagoans, and tourists from around the world flock to Grant Park to enjoy the variety of food prepared by Chicago’s most popular restaurants.
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Just moved into Chicago from DC and can’t wait for this!
I live in Chicago and love the Taste Of Chicago. I never miss it. The best way to do it, whether a weekday or on the weekend, is get there at just about 11:00 or Noon, and have lunch. The crowds don’t really start to swell until afternoon. I would agree, however, avoid going on July 3rd at all cost!!
You can view all Taste of Chicago events and venues on this interactive map
http://map.mapnetwork.com/event/tasteofchicago/
Me and my BFF go EVERY year and would not miss it for the world! Sure, it gets a bit crowded, but we have a full-proof system. We get the Taste of Chicago book beforehand, highlight the “must haves” and “would like to try” and map out are route! We usually go on a Saturday at opening time, do what we came to do (eat like slobs!) and make our way home before the ‘evening’ crowds. I have learned not to go over the limit! I was moaning and groaning so bad on the train ride home one time, I thought the conductor was going to put me off! ha!!
ENJOY AND DON’T MISS IT!!!
Sorry but it no longer is worth going on some of the days because of the violence. You have many ignorant people that are there for the most stupid reasons! Almost one fourth of the people that are there are high off drugs and are only there to eat for munchies! Its becoming very dangerous and as a resident of Chicago all of my life I honestly think they should not have the Olympics because of what happened at the Taste of Chicago this past summer of 2008.
The Taste of Chicago is one of the most interesting that Chicago has to offer. The Taste has so many different types of food. So go when ever you have a chance. It has a lot of entertainment as well as food. When you are there make sure you try some different foods. The best way to get there is also by train if you live in the suburbs of Chicago. Also while you are out there stop by Millenium Park and cool off by the water area.
The Taste of Chicago is big but it is the worst food festival. The food is overpriced for sure. The amount given is small. The quality of the food is worse than the Metra station food court at Washington st. The crowd is of very bad quality. I spent $30 to just fill my stomach. a cup of beer costs $6. A small piece of spare rib costs $8 etc. Will never go to the show again. It is definitely not for family to go.