Taste of Glen Ellyn starts Friday
The 27th annual Taste of Glen Ellyn, organized by the village's chamber of commerce, will kick off May 16 and run through May 18 in downtown Glen Ellyn. This year's tradition will include a plateful of different foods and vendors, bundles of live bands, a craft show and family activities throughout the weekend. May 18 also will feature face-painters, temporary tattoo artists and Brookfield Zoo costumed animals. Daily Herald Staff Writer Hafsa Naz Mahmood spoke with Renee Barker at the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce about this year's event.
Taste of Glen Ellyn
Q. Who is organizing the festival?
A. The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce.
Q. When is it?
A. It begins Friday and ends Sunday.
• 5 to 10 p.m. May 16
• Noon to 10 p.m. May 17
• Noon to 7 p.m. May 18
Q. Where is it located?
A. Main Street Parking Lot between Hillside & Duane, just south of railroad tracks, downtown Glen Ellyn.
Q. What is the cost?
A. Free.
Q. Where is there parking?
A. Metra station lots, Civic center lot, streets.
Q. Who are the food vendors?
A. Local restaurants Tap House Grill, Chicks 'n Salsa, Chicago Prime, also Kettle Korn Kabin, Maggie Moo's, Strawberry Patch, Salt Creek BBQ, Doggie Diner, Greek Delights, Lee's Lemonade & Concessions, Connie's Pizza, Tropical Ice, Susie's Fun Foods, Dippin Dots, Chase Root Beer.
Q. What's new this year?
A. Saturday: Waiter/waitress races on Main Street.
Sunday: Costumed mascots from Chicago-area sports teams and the Brookfield Zoo, children's games.
Q. What's everyone's favorite?
A. Great bands, the craft show Saturday and Sunday, carnival through Sunday.
Q. Tell us about any special events.
A. There is a 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk Chase to the Taste starting at 8 a.m. Saturday on Main Street at Taste of Glen Ellyn location, sponsored by the BR Ryall YMCA, (630) 858-0100.
Q. What kind of entertainment can we expect?
A.
Friday
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble
• 8 to 10 p.m. Mike & Joe
Saturday
• 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Flipside
• 2 to 4 p.m. Dain Bramage
• 5 to 7:15 p.m. BBI
• 8 to 10 p.m. Hi Infidelity
Sunday
• Noon to 1 p.m. Gavin Coyle
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. Local Favorite
• 4:15 to 7 p.m. Maggie Speaks
Q. For more details:
A. Call the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, (630) 469-0907, or visit www.glenellynchamber.com
If you go
What: Taste of Glen Ellyn
Where: Main Street parking lot south of the tracks
When: May 16-May 18
Cost: Free to enter