TASTE OF WESTMONT
CELEBRATES THE 40th ANNIVERSARY
OF WOODSTOCK

On Cass Avenue in Downtown Westmont
July 10-12, 2009


The 14th annual Taste of Westmont will be held July 10, 11 and 12 in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue. More than 30,000 people come to this event each year to enjoy great food, wonderful music, and fun for the whole family.   Main Stage entertainment is free to the public. This award-winning event is coordinated by the volunteers of the Westmont Special Events Corporation. If you're interested in meeting new people and having fun while helping with this wonderful event, then please contact the Westmont Special Events Corporation at 630-829-WEST (9378).

Taste of Westmont
Main Stage Schedule
Youth Activities Schedule
Food Vendors
Carnival & Wristbands
Beanbag Tournament
Taste Event Map
Dining and Beer Entertainment
Sponsors
Craft Show
Commercial Vendors
Volunteers
Blues Tribute
 
 

Schedule of Events

Event, Food Vendor,

Beverage Tents & Carnival Hours

Friday, July 10, 4-10:30pm
Saturday, July 11, Noon-10:30pm
Sunday, July 12, Noon-10:00pm

Taste of Westmont Beanbag
Open Play & Tournament

Friday, July 10, 4-10:30pm
Saturday, July 11, Noon-10:30pm
Sunday, July 12, Noon-10:00pm

Westmont High School

Boosters Bingo
Friday, July 10, 6-10pm
Saturday, July 11, 2-10pm
Sunday, July 12, 2-10pm


MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Taste Of Westmont
Friday, July 10
6:00pm-8:00pm - RICO Santana Tribute
8:30pm -10:30pm - MARRAKESH EXPRESS Crosby Stills Nash & Young Tribute

Saturday, July 11
4:00pm-5:30pm - 1969 Classic 60's Rock
6:00pm-8:00pm - CREEDENCE AGAIN Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
8:30pm-10:30pm - LIVE THE WHO Who Tribute

Sunday, July 12
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Open Mic Blues JAM Featuring Eddie Taylor Jr. and Gray Gand
7:30pm-9:00pm - Blues Legend LONNIE BROOKS

 
YOUTH STAGE, ACTIVITY TENT & STREET PERFORMANCES

All youth entertainment will take place near the intersection of Cass & Irving

Text Message contest on Sunday at Noon - Sign up at the US Cellular Booth

Youth Stage Entertainment Schedule
Friday, July 10
4pm - Jimi Hendrix Contest and Local Bands
6pm - The Howard Experience
7pm - The Up & Coming

Saturday, July 11
Noon - IGI Gymnastics Presentation
Noon - Brookfield Zoo and Children's Fun Tent
1pm - Expression Dance Studio
2pm - Mr. Freeze
2pm - 5pm - Make Your Own Tie Die Shirt
3pm - Tae Kwon Do Demonstration
4pm - Local Bands
6pm - Chicago Beat Ensemble
7pm - Reverend Funk Connection

Sunday, July 12
Noon - Text Message Contest
Noon - Brookfield Zoo and Children's Fun Tent
1pm - Kung Fu Presentation
2pm - Local Bands and Talent
2pm - 5pm - Make Your Own Tie Die Shirt
6pm - The Dyes
7pm - Third Times A Charm


DINING & BEER TENT ENTERTAINMENT


Saturday, July 11 - Dining Tent
Bob Hartwell: 12 - 1pm
Timothy Curran: 1pm - 2pm
Alan Morphew: 2 - 3:30pm

Sunday, July 12 - Dining Tent
Clever Dave: 12 -1pm
Bobby Khoutek & Stephen Peterson (Acoustic Duo): 1pm - 2pm
Bob Hartwell: 2 - 3pm


BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT
July 11 & 12

WIN CASH and/or PRIZES

$10.00 per person participation fee.

Winners Posted at Tournament Tent and will be announced on Mainstage prior to the Muddy Waters Tribute Sunday Night at 7pm.

SIGN UP
Friday July 10
Information Booth on the West sideof Norfolk & Cass
or
Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12
Tournament Tent on the East side of Norfolk & Cass

PLAY TIMES
Friday July 10
Open Play 4 - dark

Saturday July 11
Open Play Noon - 3
TOURNAMENT 3:30
TOURNAMENT 6:30

Sunday July 12
KIDS TOURNAMENT 1 :00
TOURNAMENT 3:00
Open Play 6 - dark

** Please note that times of the tournaments are subject to change **


DISCOUNT CARNIVAL WRISTBANDS!

Presale Discount Dates: JUNE 1 - JULY 9, 2009

Wristbands allow unlimited rides on either Saturday or Sunday from Noon to 4:00 PM Each wrist band can be used for ONE DAY ONLY. Cash only. No refunds. Most rides have 42 inch height requirement. Taste Of Westmont
  • Presale $15.00
  • At the Taste $20.00
  • YOU SAVE $5.00

Carnival is open Friday July 10th from 4-11PM; Satuday July 11th - 12 Noon - 11PM and Sunday, July 12th 12 Noon to 10 PM.


Presale Discount Tickets Available at:

  • Westmont Center - One S. Cass
    (630) 829-9378
  • Westmont Park District - 75 E. Richmond
    (630) 963-5252
  • Jewel-Osco - Cass & Ogden
    (630) 323-9885
  • Oxford Bank - 6495 S. Cass
    (630) 960-1100

TASTE OF WESTMONT FOOD VENDORS

  • Absolutely Delicious
  • Brickyard Grill
  • China Chef
  • Connie's Pizza
  • Dairy Queen
  • DJ's Sports Bar and Grill
  • Johnny's Beef
  • L&F Pizza
  • La Petite Sweet
  • Nick's Pizza
  • Taco Express
  • Tap House Grill
  • Traveler's Cafe
  • Tropical Sno
  • Uncle Bub's
  • Uncle Zorba's Greek Food
  • Westmont Chamber
  • Westmont Jaycees
  • Westmont Lions Club

TASTE OF WESTMONT COMMERCIAL VENDORS

  • 88 Merchandise Co.
  • Advanced Health of OakBrook
  • American Express Travel
  • American Legion
  • Avon
  • Bathfitter
  • Boll Weevil
  • Cardinal Fitness
  • Chiro One Wellness Center
  • Everdray
  • First Pentecostal Church
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Lucky Bamboo
  • Resurrection Presbyterian
  • Tasty Treat
  • Tupperware
  • West Hills Community Church
  • WHS Boosters
  • Wireless Central
  • Woodward Medical
  • and more on the way!

Taste of Westmont Craft Show
July 11-12, 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Downtown Westmont On Cass Ave. between E. Chicago Ave. & Burlington.
Come join us for our 2009 Taste of Westmont Craft Show where there's something for everyone! Below are some of the wonderful items that our crafters will be selling!!
  • Handcrafted Wood Bowls
  • Wine Holders
  • Jewelry
  • Candles
  • Jean Purse Tote Bags
  • Table Rounds & Runners
  • Temporary Airbrushed Tattoos
  • Custom Tutu's
  • Hair Accessories
  • Really Cool Tie Dye
  • Family Friendly Games
  • T-shirts & Tank Tops
  • Acrylic & Watercolor Paintings

Taste of Westmont Sponsors

The Taste of Westmont would not be possible without all of our great sponsors. We thank you all so much for your support!

Corporate & Platinum Sponsors
Village of Westmont Waste Management
Oak Brook Toyota

Gold Sponsors
Burgess Square Euclid
Laurel BMW Play It Again Sports
Uncle Bub's Park District
Westmont Rotary Club Judge and Dolph

Silver Sponsors
Clarendon Hills Bank Magic Graphics
MCGRATH Uncle Jon's
United Radio

Media Sponsors
Loop Jack FM
Drive Liberty Suburban