Know Before You Go: Live Bands, Food, Drone Show At Taste Of Orland

ORLAND PARK, IL — A quintessential Orland Park event returns this weekend for its 21st year, packed with live music, food and drink, and fun.

The Village of Orland Park's annual Taste of Orland Park presented by Northwestern Medicine arrives at the new Centennial Park West August 2–4.

The Taste of Orland Park showcases Orland Park eateries, community organizations and several bands throughout the weekend. Special events within the fest include three days of kid’s activities, sponsor giveaways, annual veterans tribute and live entertainment on the new Centennial Park West stage.

We've rounded up all you need to know before you go.

The Taste will be held at Centennial Park West, 15609 Park Station Blvd.

• Friday, August 2: 5 to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, August 3: 3 to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 4: 3 to 9 p.m.

Admission and activities at the fest are all free. It's $10 to park at the venue; ADA parking at the venue is free. Cash or card are accepted (no re-entry). There's free parking at Centennial Park (east of train tracks) at Metra Orland Park, 153rd Street Station (10499 W. 153rd St.).

Restaurants You'll See:

Participating restaurants will offer their signature dishes, beverages and desserts at individual food booths located throughout the complex.

• Barraco's Pizza
• Buona Beef
• Crave Cookies
• Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
• Gaston's Bistro
• Jamba Juice
• Joey’s Red Hots
• Mo’s Chinese Kitchen
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Orland Ale House
• Papa Joe's
• Pueblito
• Rainbow Cone
• Rock Bottom Brewery
• Taqueria Los Comales
• Tradycja Polish Fusion Cuisine

"While most of the participating restaurants are long-time, local favorites, some are relatively new to the event," Pekau said. "It’s great to see the large variety of local offerings from local franchises as well as many independently owned restaurants."

Kids' Activities:

Free activities like inflatables, face painting, and balloon makers for kids to enjoy in the great outdoors. Local community groups and clubs will also be on hand sharing organization information and activities for kids to try.

• August 2: 5–7 p.m.
• August 3: 3–7 p.m.
• August 4: 3–7 p.m.

Live Music Schedule

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

• 5:30–6:30 p.m.: GOOROOS
• 7–7:30 p.m: Carl Sandburg Marching Eagles
• 7:30–9 p.m.: Fletcher Rockwell (Americana rock)
• 9:30–11 p.m.: DAVID NAIL (Country)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

• 3:30–4 p.m.: Doonaree Pipe Band (bagpipes)
• 4–6 p.m.: Four C Notes (Jersey Boys Tribute)
• 6:30–7:15 p.m.: Veterans’ Tribute
• 7:45–9 p.m.: 7th Heaven (Pop Rock)
• 9:30 to 11 p.m.: Sister Hazel (alternative)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

• 3:30–5 p.m.: A Night with the King (Elvis tribute starring Johnny Lyons)
• 5–5:30 p.m.: VOP Dance Companies
• 5:30–7 p.m.: The Lounge Puppets (80s hair band)
• 7:30–9 p.m.: The Docksiders

New this year is a drone light show, set to follow The Docksiders performance.

No pets allowed except service dogs. Guests may bring one sealed water bottle per person. No other outside food or drink will be allowed into the event. (baby formula/juice boxes are allowed, as have been in the past) Bags will be inspected at entrance locations. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the event and reminded that no tents, umbrellas (except single user, handheld rain umbrellas) or tables are allowed to be brought in.

The presenting sponsor of the event is Northwestern Medicine. Sponsors also include Christopher Burke Engineering, Comcast, Dave & Busters, Mazda of Orland Park, Waste Management, Bartlett Tree Experts, Bath Planet, ComEd, Club Pilates, , Orland Park Orthodontics, Renewal By Andersen, Spaceco, Inc. and V3 Companies.

Complete Taste of Orland Park details are available online.