Taste of River North

Sample a delicious selection of River North’s popular restaurants, dance to live music and absorb the joys of summer at the annual Taste of River North on July 18-19, 2025.

This three-day food fest supplies chances to try neighborhood eateries like Lure Fish Bar, Tree House Chicago and Hubbard Inn, as well as listen to local bands, wine tastings, a kids zone and the second annual dog parade, back by popular demand on Saturday.

Taste of River North runs from 5-1o pm on July 18 and 11 am -10 pm on July 19. The fest is free and takes place on Wells Street between Ontario and Chicago Avenue. Check out the music schedule below:

Ontario Main Stage
Friday
6:00pm – UltraBeat
8:30pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

Saturday
12:00pm – Dog Parade
1:00pm – School of Rock
3:00pm – Renegade Wildflower
5:00pm – Too Fighters
Vibeapple presents…
6:30pm – Amari
7:30pm – Alex Kislov
8:30pm – Inphinity