The Taste of Chicago 2016 is from July 6 – July 10

The Taste of Chicago 2016 one of the most popular food festivals in America is scheduled for July 6th through July 10, 2016 at Grant Park in Chicago. General admission to the Taste of Chicago, culinary festival is free.

Patrons can purchase food tickets, sold in groups of 12 for $8.50. Tickets are not sold after 8:30 p.m. each night of the festival.

There are also tickets available for special events. Tickets for the Petrillo Shell Music Concert are sale now, and tickets for the Chef du Jour three-course dinner in a decorated dining pavilion go on sale at 10 a.m. Central Time  on Friday, May 20, 2016. Tickets are $45. Chef du Jour features the culinary creations fro some of the top chefs in the Chicago area. A different chef will prepare food each night including:

Graham Elliot, chef of Graham Elliot Bistro (Master Chef and Master Chef Junior) on July 6th

Dishes from Graham Eilliot Bistro

 

Crispy braised pork croquettes, one-hour egg, veggie crudo, bacon aioli. Because we like to garnish our #pork with more pork. #bacon #chicagofoodauthority #EEEEATS #infatuationchi

A photo posted by Graham Elliot Bistro (@gebistro) on Dec 3, 2015 at 3:36pm PST

 

Chefs @grahamelliot & @dffinger talk new winter dishes at a recent tasting. After a cross-country book tour, Chef Graham will be back in the house this week! #gamefaces

A photo posted by Graham Elliot Bistro (@gebistro) on Dec 15, 2015 at 10:50am PST

 

Come check out our new desert @gebistro!! Tiramisu ice cream cake with layers of coffee ice cream, mascarpone mouse, espresso cake and coffee chocolate sauce!! Any takers??

A photo posted by Graham Elliot Bistro (@gebistro) on May 1, 2014 at 4:26pm PDT

 

Did you know we're participating in @ChooseChicago's #ChicagoRestaurantWeek starting on Friday? Our three-course $33 menu includes this #Shortrib #Stroganoff, which is based on Chef @GrahamElliot's mom's recipe, so you know it'll be filled with love and deliciousness. View the full menu at the link in our bio.

A photo posted by Graham Elliot Bistro (@gebistro) on Jan 20, 2016 at 3:16pm PST

Not only is Chef @grahamelliot's new cookbook available for purchase here at the Bistro, but you can also grab a signed copy for $30. Perfect for the aspiring #MasterChef in your life. We'll be closed Christmas Eve & Day, so you've got Tuesday & Wednesday this week to grab one! #booksarethebestgifts #especiallycookbooks

A photo posted by Graham Elliot Bistro (@gebistro) on Dec 20, 2015 at 12:51pm PST

 

Chefs @grahamelliot & @dffinger talk new winter dishes at a recent tasting. After a cross-country book tour, Chef Graham will be back in the house this week! #gamefaces

A photo posted by Graham Elliot Bistro (@gebistro) on Dec 15, 2015 at 10:50am PST

 

Kevin Hickey, chef of the Duck Inn, on July 7th

Patrick Sheerin, chef of the Trenchermen, on July 8th

Chris Macchia, chef of the Nonnina, on July 9th

Abraham Conlon, chef of the chef of the Fat Rice, on July 10th

Taste of Chicago Pictures

 

With nearly 365 days of free programming, including Taste of Chicago, the @chicagoarchitecturebiennial, concerts at @millennium_park, and much more – 2015 was a great year! See you in 2016 and click the link in the bio for details on next year's programming. #chicagodcase

A photo posted by Chicago DCASE (@chicagodcase) on Dec 31, 2015 at 8:50am PST

 

YUM! We can't wait to bite into one of @TheFatShallot's grilled cheeses at #TasteofChi this year! They'll be on-site Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12. #chicago #grilledcheese #eeeeeats

A photo posted by Chicago DCASE (@chicagodcase) on Jun 30, 2015 at 2:12pm PDT

 

Funnel Cake: the epitome of looks gross tastes amazing #tasteofchi #eastcoastfeastcoast

A photo posted by 🌿The Garden of Eatin'🌿 (@eastcoastfeastcoast) on Jul 11, 2015 at 4:00pm PDT

 

Image of the Taste of Chicago sign by Monique Wingard