Visitors to the July 3 Taste of Oak Brook will find food for sale by 10 restaurants along with live entertainment, activities and a fireworks show at about 9 p.m.
The event begins at 4 p.m. on the Oak Brook polo field, which is on the north side of Oak Brook Road (31st Street), between Spring and York roads.
Admission to Taste of Oak Brook is free; however parking costs $10 per vehicle. Village officials are encouraging carpooling, as they expect lots to fill quickly. Handicapped parking is available in the Oak Brook Golf Club lot, 2606 York Road.
Rock Sugar and Kama Bistro are newcomers to the menu of restaurants that will be selling food at Taste of Oak Brook.
Returning eateries are Gibson’s Steakhouse, Labriola Bakery & Café, McCormick & Schmicks, Novi’s Beef, Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dog
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, Pinstripes, Real Urban Barbecue and Shree.The beverage tent will feature beer, wine, sangria, water and soda for sale.
The purchase of tickets for food, beverages and some children’s activities is available only on the day of the event. Food and beverage items range from two to seven tickets, which cost $1 each.
Some children’s activities require purchase of tickets, but many are free, including some by the Oak Brook Park District.
Activities, geared mainly for children, include a balloon artist, face painting, petting zoo and pony rides.
The live entertainment lineup includes Martini Lunch, 97nine, Nashville Company and DJ-X, who will play music before the fireworks show.
The rain date, only for the fireworks show, is July 4.
The village requests no open grilling, sparklers or pets.
McDonald’s, which has been moving its operations to Chicago after several years in Oak Brook, again is contributing $100,000 to the village for Taste of Oak Brook expenses.
“We don’t know what the future will bring with McDonald’s moving to the city, but we’re again very grateful for their contribution to Oak Brook’s biggest event of the year,” said Michael Manzo, a village board member who is chairman of the village’ Taste of Oak Brook Committee.
“The village’s staff works very hard each year to put on a great event, and Taste of Oak Brook has turned into a fantastic event for families. It’s great to see so many of our own families come out, along with people from surrounding areas.
“We’re just hoping for great weather, which always is our wish.”