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June 8, 2012
Chicago Blues Festival
Chicago Blues Festival
Legendary Artist Mavis Staples To Headline 2012 Chicago Blues Fest
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago’s Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the “Blues Capital of the World.” Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.
FESTIVAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Hours
Friday & Saturday
- 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday
- 11 am – 9 pm
All talent bookings are complete. Look for information on how to submit for next year’s festival in late September.
Sponsors of the 2012 Chicago Blues Festival.
Find information about obtaining media credentials for Blues Festival.
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FREE Admission • Grant Park • June 8, 9 & 10, 2012
Preview Events
Blues Season will take place in several venues around Chicago including Daley Plaza (above) on Monday, June 4th.
Saturday, June 9
Saturday’s headliners include Billy Branch
and the Sons and Blues, Rev. K M Williams, Paul Kaye, Steady Rollin Bob Margolin and Floyd Taylor (above)
Plan Your Visit
Helpful information for planning your visit to Chicago for the Blues Festival.
Friday, June 8
The 2012 Chicago Blues Festival kicks-off on Friday, June 8th with performances by Joe Louis Walker, Eddie C. Campbell and Texas Johnny Brown (above).
Sunday, June 10
Mavis Staples (above) closes out the Chicago Blues Festival with a performance at the Petrillo Music Shell.
About The Festival
Helpful information on the Chicago Blues Festival.
July 12, 2012
Taste of Chicago 2012 Festival
We got the image from our friends at The Chicago Citizen.
Taste of Chicago: “ is the nation’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park on the city’s magnificent lakefront has been home to the world’s largest food festival.”
When:
July 11, 2012-July 15, 2012 @ 11:00am-9:00pm
Where:
Grant Park @ Jackson & Columbus.
Admission:
Free, free, free! Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 tickets for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities). Purchase tickets for Petrillo Music Shell concert seat tickets here.
Restaurants
“Menu items will include such varieties as Tortilla Encrusted Tiliapia Taco from Carbon, Jolloff Rice with Sauteed Goat from Vee-Vee’s African Cuisine and Deep Fried Chinese Bread from Lao Sze Chuan.”
Pop-Up Restaurants
“15 restaurants will participate as Pop-Up restaurants at the 2012 Taste of Chicago.”
Petrillo Music Shell Concerts
The 2012 Taste lineup includes Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson, indie-rock band Death Cab for Cutie, Dierks Bentley, and the legendary soul-soothing Chaka Khan.
Bud Light Stage
“The Bud Light Stage will feature the Waco Brothers (above), Mucca Pazza, Robbie Fulks, Las Guitarras de Espana, The 92s and more.”
Celebrity Chef du Jour
“A $40 pre-paid ticket will allow attendees to enjoy “Celebrity Chef du Jour” where each day a noted chef will prepare a three-course meal and mingle with the guests.”
Dominick’s Cooking Corner
“This Chef Demonstration tent showcases local and national chefs as they demonstrate specialties that have made them culinary celebrities. Highlights include Aaron Sanchez, Mark DeCarlo, Mindy Segal and Sarah Grueneberg.”
Humana Race to Taste
“Ready…set…race! The 20th Annual Race to Taste 5K Run/2-Mile Walk will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012.”
Fleet Feet Sports Kid’s Dash
“The Fleet Feet Sports Kids’ Dash will take place in Butler Field on Saturday, July 14th.”
***FAQ’s and general information about the festival can be found here.
****For more information about the festival visit the Taste of Chicago homepage!
Main Sponsors:
July 11, 2012
Taste of Chicago 2012 Festival
We got the image from our friends at The Chicago Citizen.
Taste of Chicago: “ is the nation’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park on the city’s magnificent lakefront has been home to the world’s largest food festival.”
When:
July 11, 2012-July 15, 2012 @ 11:00am-9:00pm
Where:
Grant Park @ Jackson & Columbus.
Admission:
Free, free, free! Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 tickets for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities). Purchase tickets for Petrillo Music Shell concert seat tickets here.
Restaurants
“Menu items will include such varieties as Tortilla Encrusted Tiliapia Taco from Carbon, Jolloff Rice with Sauteed Goat from Vee-Vee’s African Cuisine and Deep Fried Chinese Bread from Lao Sze Chuan.”
Pop-Up Restaurants
“15 restaurants will participate as Pop-Up restaurants at the 2012 Taste of Chicago.”
Petrillo Music Shell Concerts
The 2012 Taste lineup includes Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson, indie-rock band Death Cab for Cutie, Dierks Bentley, and the legendary soul-soothing Chaka Khan.
Bud Light Stage
“The Bud Light Stage will feature the Waco Brothers (above), Mucca Pazza, Robbie Fulks, Las Guitarras de Espana, The 92s and more.”
Celebrity Chef du Jour
“A $40 pre-paid ticket will allow attendees to enjoy “Celebrity Chef du Jour” where each day a noted chef will prepare a three-course meal and mingle with the guests.”
Dominick’s Cooking Corner
“This Chef Demonstration tent showcases local and national chefs as they demonstrate specialties that have made them culinary celebrities. Highlights include Aaron Sanchez, Mark DeCarlo, Mindy Segal and Sarah Grueneberg.”
Humana Race to Taste
“Ready…set…race! The 20th Annual Race to Taste 5K Run/2-Mile Walk will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012.”
Fleet Feet Sports Kid’s Dash
“The Fleet Feet Sports Kids’ Dash will take place in Butler Field on Saturday, July 14th.”
***FAQ’s and general information about the festival can be found here.
****For more information about the festival visit the Taste of Chicago homepage!
Main Sponsors:
July 14, 2012
Taste of Chicago 2012 Festival
We got the image from our friends at The Chicago Citizen.
Taste of Chicago: “ is the nation’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park on the city’s magnificent lakefront has been home to the world’s largest food festival.”
When:
July 11, 2012-July 15, 2012 @ 11:00am-9:00pm
Where:
Grant Park @ Jackson & Columbus.
Admission:
Free, free, free! Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 tickets for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities). Purchase tickets for Petrillo Music Shell concert seat tickets here.
Restaurants
“Menu items will include such varieties as Tortilla Encrusted Tiliapia Taco from Carbon, Jolloff Rice with Sauteed Goat from Vee-Vee’s African Cuisine and Deep Fried Chinese Bread from Lao Sze Chuan.”
Pop-Up Restaurants
“15 restaurants will participate as Pop-Up restaurants at the 2012 Taste of Chicago.”
Petrillo Music Shell Concerts
The 2012 Taste lineup includes Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson, indie-rock band Death Cab for Cutie, Dierks Bentley, and the legendary soul-soothing Chaka Khan.
Bud Light Stage
“The Bud Light Stage will feature the Waco Brothers (above), Mucca Pazza, Robbie Fulks, Las Guitarras de Espana, The 92s and more.”
Celebrity Chef du Jour
“A $40 pre-paid ticket will allow attendees to enjoy “Celebrity Chef du Jour” where each day a noted chef will prepare a three-course meal and mingle with the guests.”
Dominick’s Cooking Corner
“This Chef Demonstration tent showcases local and national chefs as they demonstrate specialties that have made them culinary celebrities. Highlights include Aaron Sanchez, Mark DeCarlo, Mindy Segal and Sarah Grueneberg.”
Humana Race to Taste
“Ready…set…race! The 20th Annual Race to Taste 5K Run/2-Mile Walk will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012.”
Fleet Feet Sports Kid’s Dash
“The Fleet Feet Sports Kids’ Dash will take place in Butler Field on Saturday, July 14th.”
***FAQ’s and general information about the festival can be found here.
****For more information about the festival visit the Taste of Chicago homepage!
Main Sponsors:
July 13, 2012
Taste of Chicago 2012 Festival
We got the image from our friends at The Chicago Citizen.
Taste of Chicago: “ is the nation’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park on the city’s magnificent lakefront has been home to the world’s largest food festival.”
When:
July 11, 2012-July 15, 2012 @ 11:00am-9:00pm
Where:
Grant Park @ Jackson & Columbus.
Admission:
Free, free, free! Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 tickets for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities). Purchase tickets for Petrillo Music Shell concert seat tickets here.
Restaurants
“Menu items will include such varieties as Tortilla Encrusted Tiliapia Taco from Carbon, Jolloff Rice with Sauteed Goat from Vee-Vee’s African Cuisine and Deep Fried Chinese Bread from Lao Sze Chuan.”
Pop-Up Restaurants
“15 restaurants will participate as Pop-Up restaurants at the 2012 Taste of Chicago.”
Petrillo Music Shell Concerts
The 2012 Taste lineup includes Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson, indie-rock band Death Cab for Cutie, Dierks Bentley, and the legendary soul-soothing Chaka Khan.
Bud Light Stage
“The Bud Light Stage will feature the Waco Brothers (above), Mucca Pazza, Robbie Fulks, Las Guitarras de Espana, The 92s and more.”
Celebrity Chef du Jour
“A $40 pre-paid ticket will allow attendees to enjoy “Celebrity Chef du Jour” where each day a noted chef will prepare a three-course meal and mingle with the guests.”
Dominick’s Cooking Corner
“This Chef Demonstration tent showcases local and national chefs as they demonstrate specialties that have made them culinary celebrities. Highlights include Aaron Sanchez, Mark DeCarlo, Mindy Segal and Sarah Grueneberg.”
Humana Race to Taste
“Ready…set…race! The 20th Annual Race to Taste 5K Run/2-Mile Walk will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012.”
Fleet Feet Sports Kid’s Dash
“The Fleet Feet Sports Kids’ Dash will take place in Butler Field on Saturday, July 14th.”
***FAQ’s and general information about the festival can be found here.
****For more information about the festival visit the Taste of Chicago homepage!
Main Sponsors: