(Photo By Flickr User Jason Riedy)

The 37th Annual Taste of Peoria will be held on Wednesday, August 8th 2018 at the Peoria Riverfront. The Taste of Peoria has a block party atmosphere where you can enjoy amazing music for all ages. Admission is $2 per person. Gates open at 4pm.

Over 30 of the Peoria area local restaurants offer a taste of their specialty foods from all nationalities. This year, they have food ranging from, Apple Brats, Pork Chops, Meat Eater Pizza, Mac and Cheese, Chicken & Cheese Tamales, and of course the wonderful desserts among many other entries. Over 80 different food items are available. The restaurants are judged by booth design, appetizers, casual entrees, entrees, desserts and beverages.

Here is the list of the live entertainment that will be taking place at The Taste:

The entertainment stage under the bridge features:

4:30pm- Todd Kelly Quintet

6:30pm- Stone Cold Cowboys

8pm- Awards Presentation

9pm- Jammsammich

FYI: In case you didn’t hear, Kenny’s Westside Pub and Schnuck’s will be returning to the “Taste” on this year!.

If you are planning to attend this upcoming event, just a friendly reminder to everyone who will be in attendance:

PACE will provide a free Aaron’s Limousine Service shuttle bus throughout Downtown Peoria from 4pm – 11pm

NO pets, skateboards or bicycles will be allowed in the Taste of Peoria. No backpacks allowed and purses will be subject to random screening.

Thank you for your cooperation.