Taste of Elmwood Park

08/21/2026

❤️ **THANK YOU, ELMWOOD PARK!** ❤️

Another incredible **Taste of Elmwood Park** is officially in the books!

A huge **THANK YOU** to everyone who came out and made this year’s Taste such an amazing event. Whether you joined us for the incredible food, live music, bocce, drinks, shopping, or just to spend time with family and friends — **YOU are what makes this event so special!**

🍴 **To our food vendors** — thank you for serving up the amazing food that keeps everyone coming back year after year.

🎨 **To our crafters** — thank you for sharing your creativity, unique products, and talents with our community and making the Taste marketplace such a great part of the weekend.

🤝 **To our sponsors** — thank you for your continued support and for helping us make an event of this size possible.

🛍️ **To our vendors and businesses** — thank you for being part of the experience and bringing so much to our community.

👏 And a huge thank you to all of the **staff, volunteers, Village departments, public safety personnel, and everyone behind the scenes** who put in countless hours to make the Taste happen.

Most importantly, **thank you to our community.** Seeing thousands of people come together, enjoy themselves, and celebrate everything that makes Elmwood Park special is what the Taste is all about.

**We couldn’t do it without all of you.**

Until next year… **THANK YOU for another unforgettable Taste of Elmwood Park!** 🎉❤️

08/08/2026

🎉 TASTE OF ELMWOOD PARK — DAY 2 RECAP! 🎉

What. A. Night. 🔥

Day 2 of the Taste of Elmwood Park was one for the books! Amazing food, cold drinks, great music, and an incredible crowd made for another unforgettable night.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, our food vendors, sponsors, performers, staff, volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes to make the Taste happen! ❤️

And the best part… WE’RE NOT DONE YET!

Get some rest, Elmwood Park — there’s still plenty more Taste to come! 🍕🍻🎶🎡

Picture courtesy of Kurt Cichowski.

08/07/2026

🔥 NIGHT 1 WAS AMAZING! 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Taste of Elmwood Park and made Thursday night incredible! 🙌

But we’re just getting started…

🎉 WHO’S READY FOR NIGHT 2?! 🎉

And more importantly… WHAT’S ON THE MENU TONIGHT?! 👀🍕🍝🌮🍔

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and get ready for another great night at the Taste!

See you tonight! 🍴🎶🎉

07/29/2026

🔥 THE MEATBALL EATING CONTEST IS BACK! 🍝

💪 Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Meatball Champion?

Think you can out-eat the competition? Here's your chance to prove it!

🏆 Compete for bragging rights, prizes, and the title of 2026 Taste of Elmwood Park Meatball Eating Champion!

👇 Sign up below for your chance to enter!

⚠️ Spots are limited, so don't wait!

This is the official sign-up sheet for the Annual Meatball Eating Contest at the Taste of Elmwood Park. There will be 12 contestants selected and will be picked randomly. Please print your name and phone number legibly so we can call you and confirm your entry if you are selected. Prizes will be giv...

07/20/2026

Ready to hang in the Taste Lounge sponsored by Wintrust? See our DJ Lineup below and be ready to dance the night away!

07/20/2026

🔥 The Taste of Elmwood Park Menu is HERE! 🍕🌮🍔🍝

Who's ready to eat?! 🤤

From hometown favorites to delicious festival specialties, this year's lineup is packed with incredible food you won't want to miss. Start planning your must-try stops and get your appetite ready!

📅 August 6–9, 2026
📍 Central Park – Elmwood Park

Tag your food crew and tell us: What's the first thing you're grabbing when you get to the Taste? 👇🍴

*Menu Subject To Change*