Some new tastes at Taste of Lombard
The popular Taste of Lombard returns this week with one of the biggest carnivals, the widest variety of food offerings and entertainment that promises to keep everyone grooving. Daily Herald Staff Writer Kathryn Grondin asked festival organizer Mike Hughes what to expect at this year's festival.
Q. What's new this year?
A. More food vendors, healthier choice food vendors, fireworks music simulcast on WIND-AM 560, family-friendly eating area where there is no smoking or alcoholic beverages, recycling
Q. What are the guest favorites?
A. Arts-N-Crafts Tent, Lombard IDOL finals, Gator on a Stick
Q. Tell us what kind of food people will find at the taste.
A. There will be 30 restaurants of all different types of food, including Cajun, pizza, Chinese, Mexican, Americana, barbecue, Italian, corn on the cob, ice cream and other desserts, as well as plenty of cold drinks
Q. Tell us about the carnival.
A. There will be 25 rides, games and food booths
Q. Do you know what the ticket cost will be?
A. Tickets are $1 each and there will be "Pay One Price" unlimited ride wristband special every day. Wristbands are $20. Ride specials are from 5 p.m. to close on July 2 and July 3, noon to 5 p.m. on July 4 and July 5, and noon to 6 p.m. on July 6.
Q. Tell us about the parade.
A. It begins at 11:30 a.m. on July 4, starting at the Lombard Village Hall at 255 E. Wilson Ave. and ending at the Taste of Lombard on East Madison Street.
Q. Who organizes the festival?
A. Lombard Jaycees
Q. What are the times and dates?
A.
5 to 10 p.m. July 2
5 to 11 p.m. July 3
Noon to 11 p.m. July 4 and July 5
Noon to 6 p.m. July 6
Q. Where is it located?
A. Madison Meadow Park, located on Madison Street between Main Street and Westmore-Meyers Road, in Lombard
Q. What is the cost to enter?
A. Free
Q. What is the best place to park?
A. Handicap Parking at the Taste, street parking at the Taste, additional parking with free shuttle bus service at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St.; Madison School, 150 W. Madison; and Pleasant Lane School, 415 N. Main St.
Q. Who are the sponsors?
A. Village of Lombard, Miller Beer, North American Midway, WIND AM560, Daily Herald, Suburban NiteLife, Chicago Party Rentals, Waste Management, Lombard Park District, Sports Clips
Q. What's the best number to call for details?
A. (630) 375-7474
Q. Is there a Web site?
A. www.tasteoflombard.com
Taste of Lombard
WEDNESDAY
5 p.m. Flag presentation
5 to 7 p.m. Safari Wind Tunnel
6 p.m. Lucky Town
7 to 9:30 p.m. Gladiator Jousts
8 p.m. Blooze Brothers
THURSDAY
5 p.m. Flag presentation
5 to 5:45 p.m. Discover Dance Team
5:15 p.m. Back Alley Band
6 to 7:15 p.m. Karate Demo
7 p.m. Tin Horse
7:30 to 10 p.m. Guitar Hero
9 p.m. Hi Infidelity
FRIDAY
11:30 p.m. 4th of July Parade
Noon Flag Presentation
Noon to 2 p.m. Family Fun Fest
1 p.m. Thicker Than Water
3 p.m. Strait Southern
3 to 4:30 p.m. Enchanted Castle's Wally the Wizard
3 to 5 p.m. Dino Adventure
5 p.m. Lombard Idol Finalists
6 to 9:30 Airborne Adventure
6:30 p.m. Od Tapo Imi
8:45 p.m. Covergurl
9:30 p.m. Fireworks
10 p.m. Fireworks
SATURDAY
Noon Flag presentation
Noon to 2:30 p.m. Jason Kullom stilt walker/juggler
1 p.m. Minds Hideaway
3 p.m. Goin' South
3 to 4 p.m. Chuck Fields
3 to 4:30 p.m. Enchanted Castle's Wally the Wizard
4:45 p.m. Javelinas
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jonathon Kamm Walk Around Magician
6 to 9:30 p.m. Lazer Maze
6:45 p.m. Howard and the White Boys
7 to 8 p.m. Dave Rudolph, Beach Party
9:15 p.m. LA Guns
SUNDAY (Seniors appreciation day)
Noon Flag presentation
12:30 p.m. Banjo Buddies
1 to 3 p.m. Hoffman's Animal Kingdom
2:30 p.m. Bobby Sanders w/ 16 piece orchestra
4 to 5:30 p.m. Nookie the Cookie Clown
4:30 p.m. BeatApples