Thursday Jun 4, 2026 Sunday Jun 7, 2026
June 4-7, 2026
Taste Hours
Thursday 4 pm till 10 pm
Friday 4 pm till 11 pm
Saturday Noon till 11 pm
Special Needs Carnival ONLY 10 am till Noon
Sunday Noon till 6 pm, Carnival open till 8 pm
Located on Skidmore Drive and Orchard, downtown Antioch, IL
Bandshell is located at 935 Skidmore Drive, Antioch, IL 60002
Admission to the Taste is Free
$ for Food and $ for Rides
AntiochChamberil@gmail.com, 847-395-2233
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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 mid-May through mid-June and will conclude with an auction benefiting a local veteran's organization. Star Trail map and locations available Spring 2026.
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
Friday (6/5/26) Taste Open 4 pm till 11 pm
Saturday (6/6/26) Taste Open Noon till 11 pm
Sunday (6/7/26) Taste Open Noon till 6 pm, Carnival stays open till 8 pm
FOOD VENDORS
Stay tuned for our 2026 Food Vendor lineup — coming soon!
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? Application available Spring 2026.
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 — $35 per day (Pay One Price)
Ride availability is subject to carnival operations.
HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT – 2026
Live music and entertainment schedule available Spring 2026.
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 — available Spring 2026. 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 Spring 2026.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We thank our generous sponsors whose support helps make Antioch’s Taste of Summer possible each year.

Printed courtesy of www.AntiochChamber.org – Contact the Antioch Chamber for more information.
Lower Level at Heartbank Bank, Antioch, IL 60002 – (847) 395-2233 – office@antiochchamber.org