Taste of Chicago 2008
By Chris • Updated Jan 15th, 2008 • Category: Chicago Events
Taste of Chicago 2008 will run June 27 - July 6, 2008 in Grant Park. The Taste of Chicago is the worlds largest Food Festival and probably the biggest summer event in Chicago.
You can currently (June 20-26) get your Taste of Chicago Discount Tickets at your local Dominick’s Grocery Store.
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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!!!