Food Truck Thursdays
Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation. Additional event sponsors include Wayfarer Theaters. For more information on how to be a part of the 2025 event season as a participating or sponsoring business, please contact the Ravinia District’s event management team, Ripple Public Relations, info@ripplepublicrelations.com, or call 847.432.6000.
Thursdays, June 5 - September 18
4:30 PM - Dusk | Jens Jensen Park
Mark your calendars: Food Truck Thursdays returns to the Ravinia District this summer, June 5 through September 18, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, including Highland Park vendors Abigail’s American Bistro, Indus Progressive Indian, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar, Shaevitz Kosher Market & BBQ, and Steep Ravine Brewing Company while enjoying warm summer evenings and dancing to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk in the Ravinia District!
We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.
FEATURED TRUCKS
Bumbu Roux, Chessie Struck, Chicago Lunch Box, Chill’s Italian Ice, Cousins Maine Lobster, Culinary Gangster Glenview, Frankie Da Pizza Dude, Goodstuff Eats, Hawaiian Food Truck, Hello Boba Truck, Kona Ice, La Cocinita, Limoni Belli, Little Louies, Mamalicous Cooking, Maiztify, My Funnel Truck, Nettle Creek Foods, Royal Ice Cream, San Judas Food Truck, Sausage Fest Truck, Taco Motora, Taste Greek Good, Tievoli Pizza Bar, and Yum Dum Truck
Music & Entertainment
June
JUN. 5
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots Children’s entertainer
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Radio Free Honduras Latin rock
JUN. 12 **TAYLOR SWIFT NITE**
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Attention Swifties! Get ready for all your favorite Taylor Swift tunes with a live DJ and Taylor Swift impersonator, Shake it Off. Represent your favorite “era” and take part in tons of family fun.
Sponsored by Banner Kitchen & Bath
JUN. 19
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Cary Cohen’s Grateful Jazz Band Instrumental jazz for kids
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Saturday June Band Jazz
JUN. 26
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Angry Ankles Gypsy jazz for kids
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Nasty Snacks 8-piece funk band with horns
July
JUL. 3
No Event
JUL. 10 **BROADWAY NITE**
4:30 PM - Dusk | Highland Park Players, Children’s Theatre Co., & Uptown Music Theater
Dusk | Movie in the park with the Park District of Highland Park
JUL. 17
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Jeanie B! Children’s entertainer
6 PM - 8:30 PM | The Ravinia Ramblers Local family-friendly rock’n’roll
JUL. 24
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Despina Pafralides Bluegrass folk
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Jared Rabin Band Local Americana rock’n’roll
JUL. 31
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Pierce Crask & Ellis Clark Delta blues folk
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Basement Band Local classic rock band covering the Beatles, Elvis, the Eagles, and more
August
AUG. 7
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | James Conway Duo Irish folk
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Extra Crispy Brass Band 8-piece New Orleans-inspired brass band
AUG. 14 **ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOEL NITE**
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Sing along to all the hits from Elton John and Billy Joel with tribute artist and impersonator, Simply Elton
Sponsored by Banner Kitchen & Bath
AUG. 21
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Wincanton Local jam band duo
6 PM - 8:30 PM | Sara Jean Stevens & the Swamp Angels Country soul
AUG. 28
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | Noah’s Jam Jam Band Bourée Children’s entertainer
6 PM - 8:30 PM | K-Nein 10-piece Americana rock’n’roll band with horns
September
SEPT. 4
5 PM - 7 PM | Railheart Ultimate Grateful Dead Cover Band
SEPT. 11
5 PM - 7 PM | DJ Spinning Family Friendly Tunes from Steep Ravine Brewing Company
SEPT. 18
5 PM - 7 PM | DJ Spinning Family Friendly Tunes from Steep Ravine Brewing Company
Get Social!
For sneak peeks at each week’s performers and menus, follow @raviniadistrict on Instagram. We’d love to see your Food Truck Thursdays fun - when you post, be sure to tag @raviniadistrict, @enjoyhighlandpark, and use #EnjoyHighlandPark for a chance to be featured on stories.
Getting to Food Truck Thursdays & Parking
The public is encouraged to walk or bike along the enhanced Green Bay Trail - Robert McLory Bike Trail that leads into the charming Ravinia District, ride the Metra north or south to Ravinia Station at Roger Williams in the Ravinia Business District, or take a Pace Bus. If traveling by car, Highland Park is easily accessible via north Lake Shore Drive to Sheridan Road, US 41 and 294. Exit Clavey Road east to Green Bay Road and east on Roger Williams Avenue. Free parking is available.
