Taste of Crown Point 2026

The Taste of Crown Point returns to Bulldog Park, 183 S. West St., from 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 17, and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 18. 

This event features local Crown Point restaurants offering a taste of their customers’ favorite menu items and concerts on both nights. Admission to this event is free. 

On Friday night, The Hicks Duo will open the evening’s entertainment from 5-5:45 p.m. Mr. Funnyman will perform from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and Echoes of Pompeii close out the night from 8-10 p.m. 

On Saturday, the winner of Region Idol will open the day’s festivities. Thrown Together will perform from 2-4:15 p.m., followed by Soundz of Santana from 5-7 p.m. Mellencougar will finish the night from 7:45-10 p.m. 

Both days will feature a beer garden, live music and more! The splash pad will be open from 5-9 p.m. July 17 and noon to 9 p.m. July 18, weather permitting. 

“The Taste is the City of Crown Point’s signature summer event,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land. “There is nothing better than enjoying food from our fantastic local businesses with great music. We strive to offer something for everyone at our events, and the Taste is no exception. We can’t wait to see everyone at Bulldog Park supporting our Crown Point business community.” 

This year, the City of Crown Point partnered with Katiko Creative to rebrand The Taste, honoring the event’s deep roots in Crown Point while introducing a fun, fresh identity. 

“As a Crown Point agency, this project was personal. The Taste has been a staple of our City’s summers for years as a celebration of local flavor and community,” said Chloe Van Essen, designer with Katiko Creative. “We leaned into vibrant summer colors, playful illustrations and bold typography to capture the spirit of the weekend. The result is a bold, vibrant brand that celebrates Crown Point’s growing food scene and what it means to our City.” 

2026 TASTE OF CROWN POINT VENDORS 

• Annie’s Kettle Creations
• Battista’s Artisan Pizzeria
• Bedarra Bar 
• Blue Collar Bros 
• Carriage Court Pizza
• Coppolillo’s 
• Crown Creamery 
• Crown Point FOP 176 
• Crumbles – A Bake Shop 
• Damo’s Dogs 
• Fun Times Cotton Candy 
• Great Harvest Bread Co. 
• Izzy’s 
• Jax’s Crown Town Grill
• Jill’s Sweets & Treats
• Jump Start Novelties
• Kevin’s Pretzel Factory
• La Quesadilla Mexican Grill
• Lake Lodge No. 157 
• Meraki Hospitality Group
• One13 North Kitchen & Bar 
• Prime Steakhouse and Umi Sushi 
• South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority 
• Sundae Funday Ice Cream Parlor 
• Tacos Chel 
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