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The Annual Taste of Chicago, celebrating unforgettable food and summer fun, will be held on June 25th through July 4th, 2010 in the stunning Grant Park along the Lake Michigan.  As always, visitors can expect a dizzying smorgasbord of international foods and the special culinary delights that have put Chicago on the gastronomic map.  Whether you are a self-proclaimed “foodie” or a steak and potatoes fiend, Chicago is certain all tummies will leave the Taste full and happy.  To help you navigate the world’s largest family picnic, Chicago.com has put together a day by day, highlight by highlight guide to the Taste of Chicago, making your dining adventures even easier.  So, bring the sunscreen and the wet-naps and let’s get started!

The Taste of Chicago Menu
Let’s get right down to business.  The Taste of Chicago is first and foremost about the over 300 menu items from the 62 restaurants.  If your culinary tastes run African, American, Cajun, Creole, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Persian, Polish, Spanish, Thai, Vegetarian or all of the above, then the Taste of Chicago is a must-visit.  Some old favorites and new faces include La Justicia, Ricobene’s, Billy Goat Inn, C’est Si Bon, Star of Siam, Tutto Italiano, Original Rainbow Cone, Fireplace Inn, Arya Bhavan, Frank’s Shrimp, Atrium and Kasia’s Deli.

The Daily Special Tent
Don’t forget to check out The Daily Special Tent near Buckingham Fountain.  Each day, one new and different restaurant will be featured.

VENDORS
listed in alphabetical order

(#11) Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace St.) - Roasted Corn on the Cob; Fish and Chips (Fries); Irish Egg Rolls; Fries with Irish Curry Taste Portion: Fat Free Ice Cream Bar; Irish Egg Roll (#51) Abundance Bakery (105 E. 47th St.) * - Upside Down Caramel Cupcake; Upside Down Caramel Pecan Cupcake; Blueberry Muffin; Chocolate Brownie Taste Portion: Upside Down Caramel Cupcake; Butter Cookies (#44) Adobo Grill (1601 N. Wells) - Guacamole and Chips; Cochinita Pibil (Pork) Tacos; Chicken Tamale; Churros Taste Portion: Cheese Empanada; Churro (#10) Bacino’s Pizza of Lincoln Park (2204 N. Lincoln Ave.) - Stuffed Spinach Pizza; Stuffed Sausage Pizza; Thin Crust Cheese Pizza; Thin Crust Sausage Pizza Taste Portion: Stuffed Spinach Pizza; Thin Crust Cheese Pizza (#8) Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (1535 W. Madison Ave.) - Rib Eye Steak Sandwich; Double Cheeseburger; Single Cheeseburger; Baked Potato Chips Taste Portion: 1/2 Cheeseburger; Potato Chips (#27) BJ’s Market and Bakery (8734 S. Stony Island Ave.) - Mustard-Fried Catfish; BBQ Turkey Ribs; BBQ Chicken Tenders; Sweet Potato Chips Taste Portion: Mustard-Fried Catfish; Peach Cobbler (#1) Bobak Sausage Company (5275 S. Archer Ave.) * - All Natural Maxwell Polish Sausage; All Natural Hot and Spicy Jambalaya; Bacon Wrapped German Frankfurter; All Natural Chicken Apple Gouda Sausage Taste Portion: All Natural Hot and Spicy Jambalaya; Paczki (Jelly Filled Bismarck) (#18) Carbón (300 W. 26th St.) * - Fire-Grilled Steak Taco; Tequila Lime Chicken Taco; Tilapia Taco Taste Portion: Elote; Roasted Veggie Taco (#21) C'est Si Bon! (643 E. 47th St.) - Collard Green Egg Rolls; Sweet Potato Cheesecake; Barbecue Shrimp Skewer with Corn Cobette; Fresh Fruit Cup Taste Portion: Cajun Meatballs; Firecracker Chicken Wingettes (#7) Chicago Joe’s (2256 W. Irving Park Rd.) - Fries with Irish Curry; Coconut Shrimp with Fries; Calamari with Fries; Popcorn Shrimp with Fries Taste Portion: Cheese Fries; Chili (#15) Churro Factory (2214 S. Wolcott Ave.) * - Churros; Funnel Cake; Single Scoop of Ice Cream (Vanilla, Strawberry or Chocolate) Taste Portion: Mini Churros; Buñuelo Chips (Sweet Fried Chips with Cinnamon and Sugar) (#40) Connie’s Pizza (2373 S. Archer Ave.) - Deep Dish Cheese Pizza; Deep Dish Sausage Pizza; 10" All Natural Vegetarian Gourmet Pizza; Taste Portion: Mini Meatball Sandwich; Slice of All Natural Vegetarian Gourmet Pizza (#14) Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison St.) * - Garlic Fries; Ancho Rubbed Pork Sandwich; Pork Wings; BBQ Beef Sandwich Taste Portion: Garlic Fries; Chicken Tostada Salad (#39) Dominick's (Chicagoland Locations) - Red/Green Seedless Grapes; Cherries; Watermelon Slice; Roasted Ultra Sweet Corn on the Cob Taste Portion: 1/2 Watermelon Slice; Pineapple Bites (#16) Doreen’s Pizzeria (13201 S. Baltimore Ave.) * - 7" Sausage Pizza; 7" Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza; 7" Sausage Jalapeno Pizza; 7" Five Cheese Pizza Taste Portion: 1/2 Sausage Jalapeno Pizza; 1/2 Five Cheese Pizza (#24) Eli’s Cheesecake (6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.) - Frozen Chocolate Chip Crunch Dipper; Turtle Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream; Mud Pie Cheesecake; Plain Cheesecake (with or without strawberries) Taste Portion: Plain Cheesecake; No-Sugar-Added Chocolate Cheesecake (made with Equal®) (#43) Franco’s Ristorante (300 W. 31st St.) - Lemon Italian Ice; Watermelon Italian Ice; Stracciatella Gelato (Vanilla with Chocolate Shavings); Stracciatella Gelato in a Waffle Cone Taste Portion: Lemon Italian Ice; Watermelon Italian Ice (#53) Garrett Popcorn Shops (Chicagoland and O'Hare Locations) - Popcornsicle (Caramel Popcorn, flash frozen on a stick); Caramel and Cheese Popcorn Mix; 1/2 lb. Mixed Nuts; Taste Portion: Popcorn Ball; Mixed Nuts (#12) The Grill on the Alley (909 N Michigan Ave.) - Prime Rib Quesadillas; Grilled Anjou Pear Salad with Walnuts and Maytag Blue Cheese; Gazpacho with Avocado and Chopped Chives; Mango Rice Pudding with Dried Cranberries Taste Portion: Gazpacho with Avocado and Chopped Chives; Mango Rice Pudding with Dried Cranberries (#9) Guey Lon (3968 N. Elston Ave.) - Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura; Orange Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice; Crispy Fried Chicken Wings; "Crab" Rangoon Taste Portion: Egg Roll; Vegetable Tempura (#41) Harold’s Chicken #71 (2109 S. Wabash Ave.) - Chicken Wings; Chicken Nuggets; Fried Okra; Fries Taste Portion: Chicken Wing and Hush Puppies; Hush Puppies (#30) Harry Caray's (33 W. Kinzie St.) - Homemade Potato Chips; Fried Dough; Toasted Cheese Ravioli; Chocolate Chip Cookies Taste Portion: Toasted Cheese Ravioli; Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (#19) Hashbrowns (731 W. Maxwell St.) - Sweet Potato Fries; Sweet Potato Hashbrowns; Maxwell Street Burger; French Toast Sticks Taste Portion: Sweet Potato Fries; Sweet Potato Hashbrowns (#25) Home Run Inn Pizza (4254 W. 31st St.) - 6" Cheese Pizza; 6" Sausage Pizza; Cheese Fries Topped with Bacon and Sour Cream; Strawberry Pecan Salad Taste Portion: 1/2 Cheese Pizza; Mozzarella Stuffed Bread Stick (#2) Iyanze (4623 N. Broadway St.) * - Jollof and Oxtail; Coconut Rice and Sauteed Goat; Bissap Sorbet (Frozen Hibiscus Leaf Tea with Whipped Cream); Rice & Beans with Jerk Chicken and Plantain Taste Portion: Jerk Chicken; Bissap Sorbet (Frozen Hibiscus Leaf Tea with Whip Cream) (#5) JR Dessert Bakery (2841 W. Howard St.) - Plain Cheesecake (with Fresh Strawberry or Caramel Pecan Sauce); Frozen Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Bar; Key Lime Pie; Chocolate Molten Lava Cake (with or without Ice Cream) Taste Portion: Plain Cheesecake; Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberry Sauce (#35) Kasia’s Deli (2101 W. Chicago Ave.) - Pierogi (Potato, Sauerkraut, Beef, Potato Cheddar Jalapeno); Grilled Polish Sausage Sandwich with Pickle, Sauteed Onions or Sauerkraut; Sausage or Chicken Kabob with Rice, Vegetables and Honey Mustard; Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream or Apple Sauce Taste Portion: Cheese Blintz with Raspberry Sauce; Pierogi (Potato and Cheese) with Sour Cream

(#3) La Justicia (3901 W. 26th St.) - Enchiladas; Steak Tacos; Combo Fajitas; Churro Taste Portion: Enchilada; Chicken Taco (#50) Lagniappe-Creole Cajun Joynt (1525 W. 79th St.) - Chicken and Waffles; Catfish Po'Boy; BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich; Beignets Taste Portion: Beignets; Pralines and Cream (#48) Las Tablas Colombian Steakhouse (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.) - Empanada Sampler with Plantain; Steak or Chicken with Plantain; Chorizo with Yuca (Casava Fries); Dulce De Leche (Ice Cream) Taste Portion: Yuca (Casava Fries); Sweet Plantain (#32) Lou Malnati’s Pizza (805 S. State St.) - Sausage Pizza; Cheese Pizza; Chopped Salad; Bruschetta Taste Portion: Chopped Salad; Bruschetta (#49) Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen (1141 S. Jefferson St.) - Barbequed Turkey Leg; Corned Beef Brisket Sandwich; Potato Pancakes; Apple Pie Square Taste Portion: Apple Pie Square; Macaroni and Cheese (#20) The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine (2336 S. Wentworth Ave.) - Beef on a Stick; Crab Rangoon; Shrimp Rolls; Curry Chicken on Rice Taste Portion: Crab Rangoon; Beef on a stick (#31) Oak Street Beach Café (5700 S. Cicero Ave.) - Grilled Lobster Tail with Potato; Grilled Shrimp on a Skewer with Potato; Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes; Grilled Wings and Potato Taste Portion: Potato and Wingettes; Garlic Red Potatoes (#42) O'Brien's (1528 N. Wells St.) - Celtic Corn on the Cob; Gourmet Beef Hot Dog (Chicago Style); Buffalo Popcorn Shrimp; French Fries Taste Portion: Cherry Dumpling; French Fries (#38) Original Rainbow Cone (9233 S. Western Ave.) - Original Rainbow Cone (Cake or Waffle); Cookie Dough or Cookies and Cream Cone; Waffle Cone Sundae (Vanilla Yogurt with Blueberries and Strawberries); Slice of Rainbow (Cake Roll) Taste Portion: Taster Cup of Rainbow; Dream Cup (Vanilla Yogurt with Orange Sherbet) (#46) Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna (130 S. Halsted St.) * - Gyros; Greek Chicken on Pita; Loukaneko (Greek Sausage); Kefthethes (Greek Meatballs) Taste Portion: Loukaneko (Greek Sausage); Baklava (#13) Polka Sausage and Deli (8753 Commercial Ave.) - Polish Sausage Sandwich with Kraut; Bratwurst Sandwich with Kraut; Grilled Chicken Breast with Onions; Pierogi with Sour Cream Taste Portion: Pierogi; Polish Sausage Sandwich with Kraut (#33) Polo Café & Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. (3322 S. Morgan St.) - Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Bread; Pair of Petite Grilled USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Sandwiches with Béarnaise Sauce; Grilled BBQ Pork Loin on a stick; Baked Crab Cake Nuggets Taste Portion: Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Bread; Mashed Potatoes Stuffed Chocolate Cupcake (#37) Reggio’s Pizza (1339 S. Halsted St.) - Turkey Sausage on Whole Wheat Crust; Deep Dish Sausage Pizza; Cheese Pizza; Red, White and Blue Italian Ice Taste Portion: Cherry Italian Ice; Cheese Pizza (#4) Ricobene's on 26th (252 W. 26th St.) - Italian Breaded Steak Sandwich; Beef & Sausage Combo; Fresh Cut Fries with Cheese; Boneless Buffalo Wings Taste Portion: Italian Breaded Steak Sandwich; Breaded Eggplant (#23) Robinson’s No.1 Ribs (225 S. Canal St.) - BBQ Ribs; Rib Tip Combo; Boneless Rib Sandwich; Pulled Turkey Taste Portion: Hot Links; Turkey Wings (#36) Sabor Latino (3810 W. North Ave.) - Steak & Onions with Rice and Pigeon Peas; Puerto-Rican Steak Sandwich; Jaibarito Sandwich (Farmer Sandwich); Pork Filled Banana Dumpling Taste Portion: Mini Jibarito Sandwich; Pork Filled Banana Dumpling (#47) Shokolad Pastry and Café (2524 W. Chicago Ave.) * - Varenyky (Potato and Cheese or Eggplant, Snow Pear, Potato and Indian Spice Sauce); Crepes (Spinach, Mushroom and Feta or Sweet Cheese with Fruit); Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast with Honey Dijon Sauce and Carrot Salad Taste Portion: Varenyky (Potato and Cheese or Eggplant, Snow Pear, Potato and Indian Spice Sauce); Key Lime Shortbread (#28) Star of Siam (11 E. Illinois St.) - Pot Stickers (Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings); Pad Thai Noodles (Vegetarian Stir Fry); Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad; Tempura Shrimp and Vegetable (Sweet Potato, Green Bean and Broccoli) Taste Portion: Pot Stickers (Dumplings); Pad Thai Noodles (#17) Summer Noodle & Rice (1123 W. Granville Ave.) * - Japanese Shrimp Tempura Burger & White Sweet Potato Tempura; Japanese Veggie Burger and White Sweet Potato Tempura; Seafood Platter: Crispy Golden Fried Crab and Shrimp Bundles; Veggie Platter: Crispy Tempura Asparagus, Eggplant, Green Samosa, Carrot, Green Bean and Sweet Potato Taste Portion: Veggie Platter: Crispy Tempura Asparagus, Eggplant, Green Samosa, Carrot, Green Bean and Sweet Potato; Vegetable Green Samosa (#45) Tamarind (614 S. Wabash Ave.) - Steamed Bun Soup (Meatball) with Vegetable; Gyoza (Dumpling) Shrimp and Vegetable; Banana and Chocolate Egg Roll; Apple Wonton Taste Portion: Gyoza (Dumpling) Shrimp and Vegetable; Apple Wonton (#52) Timothy O'Toole's Pub (622 N Fairbanks Ct.) * - Buffalo Wings; Mini Angus Burgers & Tater Tots; Chicken Fingers (Plain or Saucy); Grilled Chicken Salad Pita Taste Portion: Buffalo Wings; Tater Tots (#26) Tuscany (1014 W. Taylor St.) - Italian Beef Sandwich; Italian Sausage Sandwich; Italian Turkey Meatball; Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Taste Portion: Toasted Cheese Ravioli; Italian Sausage Sandwich (#34) Tutto Italiano (501 S. Wells St.) - Fried Ravioli Marinara; Italian Fries; Steak Burger with Blue Cheese; Grilled Chicken Mozzarella Sandwich Taste Portion: Italian Fries; Fried Ravioli Marinara (#22) Vee Vee's African Cuisine (6232 N. Broadway St.) - Red Beans and Rice with Jerk Chicken; Sauteed Goat with Fried Plantains; Sauteed Goat with Jolloff Rice; Red Beans and Rice with Fried Plantains Taste Portion: Red Beans and Rice with Jerk Chicken; Sauteed Goat with Jolloff Rice (#6) Vermilion (10 W. Hubbard St.) - Grilled Tandoori Turkey Leg; Latin Arepas, Chicken Vindaloo; Mango-Cumin Fries, Tamarind Chutney; Churros with Spiced Chocolate Dip Taste Portion: Grilled Shredded Tandoori Turkey; Churros (Spiced Chocolate Dip) (#29) Vienna Beef/ Gold Coast Dog (Chicagoland Locations) - Hot Dog (Chicago Style or Plain); Fire Dog; Polish Sausage with Grilled Onions and Mustard; Taste Portion: 1/2 Hot Dog; Pickle on a Stick (Buckingham Fountain Plaza) Dominick's Gourmet Grocer - Gourmet Cheese Trays; Chocolate Dipped Strawberries; Hand Dipped Apples

JUNE 26
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5:30 p.m.: Gavin Rossdale, opening act TBA

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Chef Gerry Gulli, United Airlines
Noon: Everyday Food with Lucinda Scala Quinn, SVP executive director of food for MSLO, co-host of Everyday Food on PBS and author of "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys"
1 p.m.: Chef Ryan Hutmacher, Centered Chef Food Studies
2 p.m.: Dietitian in the Kitchen and host of Good Morning American’s "Dish with Diane", Diane Henderiks, author of Dietitian in the Kitchen
3 p.m.: Ina Pinkney, Ina's
4 p.m.: Chef Keith Jones, author of "Cooking up Your Dreams"
5 p.m.: Chef Vicente Duran, Vivo

Taste Stage - Garage Rock

Noon - 1 p.m.: Model N
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: Johnny & The Limelites
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: Taxi
4 - 5 p.m.: Mannequin Men
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: The Yolks
6:40 - 8 p.m.: White Mystery

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: The Shushybyes
12:45 p.m.: Ella Jenkins
1:45 p.m.: Kidz Clog & Cloggin' Craze
2:45 p.m.: Linda's Dance Studio
3:05 p.m.: Gospel Motion of Praise
3:35 p.m.: Just Us Kids of the All City Elementary Youth Chorus
4:30 p.m.: Stomping at the Taste – Step & Drill Team Showcase

Family Village

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Face Painting & Balloons
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Strolling Entertainment: Tim Balster (Stilt-Walker/Magician)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Great Bear Wilderness activities with Brookfield Zoo
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: It's Kids Time! (ages 5-16, interactive games, demos, prizes)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Illinois Wing, Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Polar Play Time with Shedd Aquarium
3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Play chess with the Illinois Chess Association Warren Junior Scholars

JUNE 27
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3:00 p.m.: Allstar Weekend, Emily Osment

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Chris Lateano, Executive Chef, South Water Kitchen
Noon: Chef Ryan Hutmacher, Centered Chef Food Studies
1 p.m.: Shelley Young, the Chopping Block
2 p.m.: Jennifer Aaronson, editorial director food and entertaining for Martha Stewart Living
3 p.m.: Matt Goulding, co-author "Cook This Not That! Kitchen Survival Guide" & "Eat This, Not That!" book series
4 p.m.: Chef Tony D'Alessandro, Big & Little's, Hell's Kitchen, Season 6
5 p.m.: Chef Keith Jones, author of "Cooking up Your Dreams"

Taste Stage - Dance Party

12 - 1 p.m.: Class of '68
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: Doko Benjo
2:40 - 3:30 p.m.: Men From Mars
4 - 5 p.m.: 7Deez
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: Darryl B. & The Reflections
6:40 - 8 p.m.: Kong Fuzi

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: 15th annual Taste of Talent
3 p.m.: The Little Miss Ann Band
4 p.m.: M.A.D.D. Rhythms
5 p.m.: The Ankle Todd Show
6 p.m.: Jeanie B. and The Jelly Beans

Family Village

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: FIRST Robotics Demonstration
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Create a work of art using recycled & recyclable materials with Kohl Children's Museum (ages 2-8)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Great Bear Wilderness activities with Brookfield Zoo
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Free Stamps for Kids presented by Chicago Philatelic Society (ages 5-15)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: It's Kids Time! (ages 5-16, interactive games, demos, prizes)
3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Organic Sock Gardening with Chicago Metro AEYC

JUNE 28
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6:00 p.m.: Broadway in Chicago "Best of Broadway to Chicago"

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Chef Laurel Boger, Eli's Cheesecake Company
Noon: Chef Dennis Karim, Smith Village
1 p.m.: Mr. Fix It and host of Housesmarts, Lou Manfredini
2 p.m.: TBA
3 p.m.: Irma Dinkha, Beautiful Cakes
4 p.m.: Chef/Partner, Cesar Pineda, Ciao Amore Italian Restaurant
5 p.m.: Will Brown, "Wills Way Cooking"

Taste Stage - Ethnic Music

Noon - 1 p.m.: Joe Walega Happy Hearts Orchestra (Polish)
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: Rebel Roots (Jamaican)
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: Die Musikmeisters (German)
4 - 5 p.m.: Errigal (Irish)
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: Goranie (Gypsy/Hungarian)
6:40 - 8 p.m.: Carlos Ortega & The Red Merle Crooner (Hispanic)

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: Misericordia Heartbreakers & Heartzingers
12:20 p.m.: It's Hip Hop, Baby!
12:40 p.m.: Special Music by Special People
1:30 p.m.: It's Hip Hop, Baby!
2 p.m.: Dave Rudolf's Beach Party
2:55 p.m.: It's Hip Hop, Baby!
3:30 p.m.: Breakdance Chicago
3:50 p.m.: Fun with Wontons cooking demo
4:30 p.m.: Radio Disney AM 1300 Road Crew
5:40 p.m.: It's Hip Hop, Baby!
6:10 p.m.: ZC Flawless Drumline (2009 Taste of Talent All-Star)
6:35 p.m.: Faith Bardney (2008 Taste of Talent All-Star)

Family Village

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Make a Modern Hat with The Art Institute of Chicago
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Design your own African & Latin inspired percussive instruments with DuSable Museum of African-American History (ages 6-12)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: FIRST Robotics Demonstration (ages 7-18)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Insect petting & worm composting demo with University of Illinois Extension (ages 2-99)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (face painting, crafts, games)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Strolling Entertainment: Tim Balster (Stilt-Walker/Magician)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Broadway in Chicago presents Shrek The Musical "Let your Freak Flag Fly" Kids Workshop Activity
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Chicago History Museum: Be a guest on our Chicago History Game Show! Or design your own Chicago skyline hat (ages 12 & under)
3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Organic Sock Gardening with Chicago Metro AEYC
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Learn the art of breakdancing with Breakdance Chicago
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Make a clay coil pot with Art Girl Pottery

JUNE 29
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5:30 p.m.: Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Roberta Trenbeth, Jersey Mary BBQ
Noon: Chef Bob Zremmer, 33 Club
1 p.m.: Stephen Warnbach, Executive Chef, EPIC
2 p.m.: Chef Mike Cisternino, Tavern at the Park
3 p.m.: Chef Fred Genovese & Kevin Jenkins, Chef & the Fatman, authors of "The Red White & Blue Collar Cookbook"
4 p.m.: tba
5 p.m.: Chef Rome, "Personal Chef to the Stars"

Taste Stage - Cover Band Day

Noon - 1 p.m.: The Mugwumps
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: Copycat
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: Local Favorite
4 - 5 p.m.: K. Michaels Band
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: The Voices
6:40 - 8 p.m.: Jammsammich

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: Samba 1 Dance Group
12 p.m.: Jamaican One Man Band
1 p.m.: Cirque Shanghai: Cloud 9
1:30 p.m.: McNulty School of Irish Dance
2 p.m.: Indonesian Performing Arts Chicago
2:30 p.m.: Japanese Culture Center
3 p.m.: Halau 'O Manulani
3:25 p.m.: Las Guitarras De Espana (The Guitars Of Spain)
4 p.m.: Everyone Loves a Story! Interactive presentation of Oba-Tales for the entire family
4:30 p.m.: Dahnyeekah African Dance Troupe
5 p.m.: Urban Flamenco Arts Project
5:30 p.m.: Building Bridges – African Folk Tales with Drum
6 p.m.: Jamaican One Man Band

Family Village

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Create burlap landscapes with National Museum of Mexican Art (ages 4-12)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: FIRST Robotics Demonstration (ages 7-18)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Insect petting & worm composting demo with University of Illinois Extension (ages 2-99)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (face painting, crafts, games)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Family activities with Jamaica Tourist Board
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Japanese Culture Center – Energy & Extension Exercises
3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Growing Green Minds: Nature Games with Green Sugar Press & Learn about composting & how worms eat your garbage with Urban Worm Girl (ages 4 & up)
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Games Around the World with Cat & Mouse Game Store
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Henna Art by Leeba Creations & Body Art by Allison

JUNE 30
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5:30 p.m.: Brett Dennen, Mat Kearney

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Michelle Garcia, Bleeding Heart Bakery
Noon: Chef Derris Cole, Cole's Catering
1 p.m.: Chef Justin Large, Big Star
2 p.m.: Chef David Carrier, Kith n Kin
3 p.m.: Taste of Home with Dana Elliott
4 p.m.: Taste of Home
5 p.m.: Alain Roby, Executive Pastry Chef, Stetson Chophouse at Hyatt Regency Chicago, author of "Casual and Elegant Desserts"

Taste Stage - Salute to the 80s

Noon - 1 p.m.: 80s Trivia & contests
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: 16 Candles
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: 80s Trivia & contests
4 - 5 p.m.: Libido Funk Circus
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: Audiodrive
6:40 - 8 p.m.: Hairbangers Ball

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: XRT Show
12:30 p.m.: The School of Rock
1:30 p.m.: Rock For Kids
2:30 p.m.: XRT Show
3:30 p.m.: Young Stracke All-Stars & Friends
4:30 p.m.: The Dreamtree Shakers Quartet
5:30 p.m.: 2nd Thought

Family Village

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Launch A Rocket with Adler Planetarium (ages 3-9)
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Explore Science with the Museum of Science & Industry (ages 5 & up)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Insect petting & worm composting demo with University of Illinois Extension (ages 2-99)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (face painting, crafts, games)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Little Rocker Activities with 93XRT
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Mayor Daley’s Bicycle Ambassadors
2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: US Customs & Border Protection (ages 6-12, games & displays)
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Teddy Bear Clinic with University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital (ages 3-10)
3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Learn about energy conservation, recycling & more with US Environmental Protection Agency (ages 6-16)

JULY 1
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5:30 p.m.: Teairra Mari, Trey Songz

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Chef Christopher Tong, My Private Chef
Noon: Radhika Desai, Top Chef, Season 5
1 p.m.: Chef Luca Corazzina, 312 Chicago
2 p.m.: David Mirassou, presented by Mirassou Winery
3 p.m.: Giada De Laurentiis, presented by Bella Serra Wines of Italy

Taste Stage - Variety Day

Noon - 1 p.m.: Claire Stahlecker (singer/songwriter)
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: Od Topo Imi (tropical pop)
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: Tim Seisser (jazz/funk)
4 - 5 p.m.: Skybox
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: Sons of the Never Wrong (Folk)
6:40 - 8 p.m.: Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l featuring Samba Mapangala (African/Dance)

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: Stretch-n-Grow fitness for kids
12:20 p.m.: Family Bootcamp with Dewayne Montgomery, Kobra Fitness
1:10 p.m.: Hip-Hop Yoga with Mindful Practices
2:15 p.m.: You Are What You Eat!
3 p.m.: Healthy Kids Challenge cook-off
4 p.m.: Miss Lori and The CAMPUS Kids
5 p.m.: ComedySportz
5:45 p.m.: PKay's Health & Fitness Hoop Aerobics

Family Village

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Healthy Farmers Market Eating with Fresh Connections (ages 5-12, games & activities)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (face painting, crafts, games)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fun & Healthy Activities with United Healthcare
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Mayor Daley's Bicycle Ambassadors
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Healthy Kids Challenge – Walk Through the Pyramid
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Strolling Entertainment: Jason Kollum (Stilt-Walker/Juggler)
3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Interactive activities with the Museum of Science & Industry

JULY 2
Petrillo Music Shell

5:30 p.m.: Rob Thomas

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Chef Paul Fehribach, Big Jones
Noon: Chef Omar O. Rodriguez, Knew
1 p.m.: Giuseppe Tentori, Executive Chef, Boka Restaurant
2 p.m.: Chef Dave Samber, Polo Café & Catering, Bridgeport, U.S.A.
3 p.m.: Sam Niemann, Chef & George Reisch, Brew Master, Anheuser-Busch
4 p.m.: Dwight E. Evans, II & Davonte Evans
5 p.m.: Chef Victor DeLeon, O'Donovan's Pub & Restaurant
6 p.m.: TBA

Taste Stage - Old Town School of Folk Music Ensemble Day

11 - 11:45 p.m.: Women's Acoustic Ensemble
Noon - 1 p.m.: Soul Ensemble
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: 70s Ensemble
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: Old Crow Medicine Show
4 - 5 p.m.: Dylan Ensemble
5:20 - 6:20 p.m.: Women's Rock Ensemble
6:40 - 8 p.m.: Beatles Ensemble

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
12:45 p.m.: CircEsteem, The Chicago Youth Circus
1:30 p.m.: Recess Monkey
2:45 p.m.: ComedySportz
4 p.m.: 3rd annual Battle of the Bands

Family Village

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Paint a magnet with Plaster of Paradise
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Star in your own Dance Heads Music Video
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Block Party (ages 4 & up)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Insect petting & worm composting demo with University of Illinois Extension (ages 2-99)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (face painting, crafts, games)
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Mayor Daley’s Bicycle Ambassadors
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Jewelry Making Workshop with K~Fleye Designs (ages 10 & up)
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Take a fun photo using Green Screen Photography
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Play La Loteria (Mexican Bingo, win prizes)

JULY 3
Petrillo Music Shell

3:00 p.m.: Steve Miller Band

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Marc Silverman, ESPN Radio 1000: Waddle & Silvy
Noon: Rev. Leo Patalinghug, "Grace Before Meals"
1 p.m.: Chef Joshua Linton, Aja
2 p.m.: Linda Szarkowski, Green Spirit Raw Food Living
3 p.m.: Chefs Henry Maciazek & Erin Joseph, Tu Chez/Heller Catering
4 p.m.: Jen Gavin, Catered Excellance, Hell's Kitchen, Season 4
5 p.m.: TBA

Taste Stage - Rabbit Factory Soul Review

Noon - 3:40 p.m.: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound Featuring Ralph "Soul" Jackson, Renaldo Domino and East of Edens Soul Express DJs with MC Mr. Greenweedz
4 - 5 p.m.: The Heavy

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: Recess Monkey
12:30 p.m.: Six Flags Great America presents the Mr. Six Dance Party 1:30 p.m.: Super Stolie and The Rockstars
2:30 p.m.: Six Flags Great America presents the Mr. Six Dance Party 3:15 p.m.: Radio Disney AM 1300 Road Crew 4:30 p.m.: ComedySportz

Family Village

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Face Painting, Temporary Airbrush Tattoos & Balloons (ages 16 & under)
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Paint a magnet with Plaster of Paradise
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Fun craft activities for kids with Michaels
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Illinois Wing, Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us – Everything Aviation (ages 2 & up)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Organic Sock Gardening with Chicago Metro AEYC
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: It's U Caricatures (ages 16 & under)
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Family Bingo (win prizes)
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Meet your favorite Looney Tunes friends, courtesy of Six Flags Great America

JULY 4v
Petrillo Music Shell

12:00 p.m.: Carney, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Passion Pit

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11 a.m.: Ranjana Bhargava, Indian Cooking
Noon: Denise Norton, Flavóur Cooking School
1 p.m.: Derek Simcik, Atwood Café
2 p.m.: Chef Todd, Fisher, The Kitchen, Monteray, CA
3 p.m.: Russel & Dora Moore, "How to cook for your pets"
4 p.m.: Franklyn Taylor, Central Plaza Home

Taste Stage - National Country Music Day

Noon - 1 p.m.: Brian Lavender & Whiskey Bent
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.: Ragtop Rodeo
2:40 - 3:40 p.m.: Katie Quick
4 - 5 p.m.: Jason & The Haymakers

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m.: Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players
12:30 p.m.: Max Lulich (2009 Taste of Talent All-Star)
12:55 p.m.: Chi-Town Cheerleaders (2002 Taste of Talent All-Star)
1:20 p.m.: Amy Lowe Trio
2:20 p.m.: Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players
3:20 p.m.: Chi-Town Cheerleaders 3:30 p.m.: ComedySportz 4:15 p.m.: Jesse White Tumbling Team

Family Village

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Face Painting & Temporary Airbrush Tattoos (ages 16 & under)
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Make patriotic crafts with the Bronzeville Children's Museum
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Fun craft activities for kids with Michaels
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Illinois Wing, Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us – Everything Aviation (ages 2 & up)
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Green Activities for Kids
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Jumping Jack Inflatable
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: It's U Caricatures (ages 16 & under)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Paint a magnet with Plaster of Paradise
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Play the Giant Twister Game