The Ridge Bar & Grill

Taste of Des Plaines

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Taste of Des Plaines is a two-day summer street festival that takes place on Ellinwood Street (between the Des Plaines Metra Station and the Des Plaines Public Library) in the heart of downtown on Father's Day weekend. This event includes live entertainment on two stages, local restaurants serving their specialties, beer tents, and fun for the whole family.

Listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 19, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, and don’t forget to stop by our photo op. Kick off your summer by grabbing a bite to eat and listening to live music at Taste of Des Plaines!

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.