Taste of Des Plaines returns Friday and Saturday
The 2017 Taste of Des Plaines officially kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, June 16, followed by a fun-filled day and evening on Saturday, June 17.
The festival, which runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, features live music, food from local restaurants and free entertainment.
In addition to live entertainment on two stages, the festival features a wine and beer garden and a family area with free activities, including a rock climbing wall, a petting zoo, a classic car show and a gaming truck, among other attractions.
Main Stage entertainment includes on Friday the D62s at 5 p.m., Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners at 7 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9 p.m.
Saturday performers are Bunny Repellent at noon, Tainted Jake at 1:30 p.m., Beggars Banquet at 3 p.m., The Who's Who at 5 p.m., Kashmir at 7 p.m. and 97 Nine at 9 p.m.
Community Stage performances run from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and include a martial arts show, a reptile show, a magic show and other performers, concluding with Rosie & The Rivets at 6:30 p.m.
At the entrance to the Des Plaines Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave., The Barefoot Hawaiians will perform at 1:30 p.m. and Sol Azteca at 5:30 p.m., with performances by people from the park district arts programs at 3 p.m.
Restaurants include American Wildburger, Charcoal Delights, Evan's Place, Mexico Restaurant, Rivers Casino, Rosati's Pizza, Sunrise Grill, T-Bob's Smoked Bar-B-Q, Tap House Grill and Tiki Terrace.
The festival is in downtown Des Plaines by the Metra train station, 150 Miner St. Parking is free and easily accessible.
More information is at www.tasteofdesplaines.com.