Taste of Highland Park
The Taste of Highland Park was featured on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago segment in 2024.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 & SATURDAY, JUNE 21 | 5 PM - 10 PM
The Taste of Highland Park is downtown Highland Park’s premiere dining and music festival. Mark your calendars for 2025’s event: Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 from 5 PM - 10 PM both nights, at Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.). Check back for additional information regarding participating vendors and the music and entertainment lineup.
In the meantime, check out the fun from previous years below!
2024’s Taste of Highland Park saw over 7,500 attendees from across Chicagoland and from as far away as Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. 14 Highland Park restaurants showcased an amazing and unique array of food and beverage options for diners to indulge in: BellaRu Catering, BWB Shakes, Cafe Dacha, Curt’s Cafe, Indus Progressive Indian, Judy’s Pizza, La Taquiza Highland Park, Lynfred Winery, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar, Pixca, Poke Burrito, Steep Ravine Brewing, Sugarcoated, and Tamales. National and local acts graced the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts stage like Spin Doctors, Nine Days, Dishwalla, and the Jaren Grey Band. DJ Madrid kept the party going between sets, and Highland Park’s very own Uptown Music Theater previewed Broadway favorites from their July 2024 performance of Les Miserables.
Get ready for more food, more music, and even more fun for 2025!
Getting to the Taste & Parking
The Taste of Highland Park will take place at Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.) as well as along Central Ave. between First St. and Second St.
Ample parking can be found throughout downtown Highland Park, including a parking garage underneath Port Clinton Square, nearby surface lots, a two-level parking deck south of Central on First St. and St. Johns, and a large lot located at 525 Central Ave. The City encourages guests to use non-motorized transportation where available. Bike racks are available at The Lot and in the immediate vicinity, and the Metra is a viable option, too. Information about parking in the City of Highland Park is available here.
Downtown Highland Park is also easily accessible via public and non-motorized transport.
Metra - take UP-N to the Highland Park station, located a 4 minute walk from The Lot.
Pace Bus - take Highland Park/Highwood Route 472 to the St. Johns/Central stop, across the street from The Lot.
Bike/Walk - from the north, take the Robert McClory Bike Trail south to Vine Ave. Head east on Vine, turning south onto St. Johns Ave. From the south, take the Robert McClory Bike Trail north along St. Johns Ave. Bike racks are available at The Lot and in the immediate vicinity.