Taste of Des Plaines

Taste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more!

Come and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and don’t forget to stop by our photo op. Entertainment includes Sixteen Candles, Semple, Ultrabeat, and Hillbilly Rockstarz, among others. Kick off your summer with us by grabbing a bite to eat and listening to live music at Taste of Des Plaines!

Beginning in 2024, the Taste of Des Plaines will be a cashless event. Please note that food and alcohol purchases will require a debit card, credit card, or a cashless mobile payment application (Apple Pay, Google Pay). Taste of Des Plaines will NOT sell or require tickets to purchase food and alcohol.

The shift to a cashless event will enhance attendee satisfaction through faster transactions, increased security, and a seamless overall experience.

Kids Activities: 

• In addition to live entertainment on our World Stage, there will be a bike spin art station, chalk wall, and an interactive car racing game. The family area and World Stage close at 8 p.m. both evenings.
• Join the Des Plaines American Legion Post 36 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #311 for a Flag Day Ceremony on Friday, June 14 at 5:15 p.m. Please meet at the flagpole located on Library Plaza as they raise the flag in honor of the holiday.
• NEW in 2024: create your own work of art by peddling on a spin bike! Learn more about this free activity here.
• Creative Party Muses will be onsite for face painting, glitter tattoos, and airbrush tattoos. Be sure to visit their booth in the family area! Please note they accept cash or credit card.
• The Des Plaines Park District will have their 20-ft rock climbing wall available to climb on Friday and Saturday evening. The wall will close at dusk both nights. Rock on!
• Make sure to visit the Des Plaines Youth Commission’s booth to pick up a passport postcard and travel around the festival. Bring back your completed passport for a fun prize! Please note this activity is only available on Saturday, June 15.

-All information from the Taste of Des Plaines website