Taste of Summer June 4-7, 2026 with CARNIVAL (Ducks)

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ANTIOCH’S TASTE OF SUMMER 2026
NEW DATES • NEW CARNIVAL
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
June 4–7, 2026

Families — get ready for Antioch’s Taste of Summer Festival, the largest annual event in Antioch! With new dates and the return of our carnival, Taste of Summer 2026 delivers four exciting days of food, fun, and entertainment for all ages.
Join us June 4–7, 2026, for live music, delicious food, thrilling carnival rides, unique exhibitors, shopping throughout Antioch, and FREE admission. Don’t miss this beloved community tradition!


America’s 250th Celebration – Star Trail

Star Trail Community Art Initiative
As part of America’s 250th anniversary, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce the Antioch Star Trail, a community-wide art initiative featuring student-designed stars displayed throughout Antioch. The Star Trail will be on display from late-May through mid-June and will conclude with an auction benefiting a local veteran's organization. Star Trail map and locations available late May.

Taste of America at Taste of Summer
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Antioch’s Taste of Summer will feature a special Taste of America experience. Each food vendor will offer a $2 “Taste of America” item, and live bands will open their sets with a brief introduction connecting their musical style to America’s history—followed by a patriotic favorite to kick off their performance.

Taste Hours
Thursday (6/4/26)       Taste Open         4 pm till 10 pm Carnival open 5-10 pm

Friday (6/5/26)           Taste Open         4 pm till 11 pm Carnival open 5-11 pm

Saturday (6/6/26)       Taste Open         Noon till 11 pm Carnival open 12-11 pm
                                Special Needs      Morning for Special Need Families 10 am-Noon, pls register HERE in advance.

Sunday (6/7/26)         Taste Open         Noon till 6 pm, Carnival 12-8 pm

FOOD VENDORS
Enjoy the food while listening to the music!

   Brat Shop                      Lodge of Antioch              Rivalry Alehouse
   Cheesecake & Co.          Barones                           Super Mercado San Judas
   Dubai Drizzle                 Ed's Taste of Soul             Happy's Bavarian Pretzels


Interested in becoming a Food Vendor? Click here











EXHIBITORS
Discover new and returning exhibitors at Taste of Summer 2026.
Full exhibitor list available Spring 2026.
Interested in becoming a Taste Exhibitor? .

CARNIVAL – FANTASY AMUSEMENT
Enjoy four days of fun with Fantasy Amusement Carnival, featuring rides and attractions for all ages.









DAILY WRISTBANDS (No advance purchase available)
Unlimited Carnival Rides — (Pay One Price per Day at Carnival)

    Thursday 5-10 pm $30 Carnival Wristband
    Friday 5-11 pm $35 Carnival Wristband
    Saturday 12-11 pm $35 Carnival Wristband
    Sunday 12-8 pm $30 Carnival Wristband
    Or purchase individual Tickets each day
Ride availability is subject to carnival operations.

HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT – 2026
Live music and entertainment - 2026.








 

TASTE BANDS:

  6/4      4-6 pm       Rhythm of the Rocket Man Elton John Tribute
              7-10 pm     Hillbilly Rockstarz  Country
  6/5      4-7 pm       Second Hand Soul Motown
              8-10 pm     Radio Gaga   Queen & Lady Gaga
  6/6      12-2:30      Elvis by Logan Ramey Elvis
              4-7 pm       Lady A Soul & Rock
              8-11 pm     Hi Infidelity  Rock
  6/7      12-2 pm     Elvis by Logan Ramey Elvis
              3-6 pm       The Wayouts  



Visit our shops to find the Patriotic Rubber Duckies. Shops will hide 3 Ducks each day!  Find a Duck during June 4-7 and have the shop sign and initial your duck on the hangtag. Then bring the Duck to the Taste of Summer, Antioch Chamber Booth for a prize! Each shop should have 3 ducks hidden inside each day of the Taste! All participating Shops will have a Duck poster on door! One Duck per family per day!




SPECIAL NEEDS QUIET TIME – CARNIVAL
Saturday, 10 am till Noon 6/6/26
Free Carnival access exclusively for families with loved ones who have special needs. Not open to the general public during this time. Open to pre-registered families only. No limit to the number of families who may attend.
Pre-registration required — REGISTER HERE. Thank you to Fantasy Amusements, Title Sponsor Raymond Chevrolet Kia and the Antioch Chamber.









A TASTE OF SHOPPING – INDOORS
Explore the many shopping opportunities throughout Antioch held in conjunction with Taste of Summer.
Learn more about A Taste of Shopping – Indoors — Info available Spring 2026.

TASTE OF SUMMER FESTIVAL FLYER
Download the official Taste of Summer 2026 flyer — Available Soon.
 
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We thank our generous sponsors whose support helps make Antioch’s Taste of Summer possible each year.


















Platinum Sponsors:
























Gold Sponsors: