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Q101 PIQNIQ Taste of Randolph; June 19-21, 2026
West Loop Community Org.

PROUDLY PRESENTING 29 YEARS OF TASTE OF RANDOLPH™

Schedule

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

5PM - 10PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

12PM - 10PM

KIDS ZONE OPEN AT 11AM

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

12PM - 10PM

KIDS ZONE OPEN AT 11AM

TASTE OF RANDOLPH™ IS A FREE EVENT

TURN UP THE EXCITEMENT AT TASTE OF RANDOLPH™ WITH THREE WAYS TO WIN! ENTER OUR RAFFLE FOR CURATED PRIZES, BID ON ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCES IN THE SILENT AUCTION, AND TAKE YOUR CHANCE AT THE 50/50 CASH RAFFLE—WHERE HALF THE POT GOES HOME WITH ONE LUCKY WINNER. EVERY TICKET HELPS POWER THE FESTIVAL!

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR | 4PM - 5PM

Shhh... Locals only!
ON
Randolph St.
BETWEEN

PEORIA  &  RACINE

STAY TUNED FOR OUR 2026 BAND AND RESTAURANT LINEUPS.

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THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING!

MUSIC

ONE STREET, TWO STAGES, AND THREE DAYS OF MUSIC. IT'S LIKE A MARATHON, BUT LESS WORK AND MORE FUN.

*ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Music
Friday
WEST STAGE

8:30PM

JOYCE MANOR

6:45PM

ACTION/ADVENTURE

5:30PM

RYAN PERDZ

EAST STAGE

8:30PM

GENE FARRIS

7:00PM

OFFAIAH

6:00PM

DJ HEATHER

5:00PM

JEZU

Saturday
WEST STAGE

8:25PM

THE HAPPY FITS

6:50PM

OUT IN FRONT

5:15PM

INEPT

3:45PM

FUELED BY EMO

2:30PM

YADA YADA

1:15PM

ONE FOR THE DITCH

12:00PM

NAKED BRUNCH

EAST STAGE

8:00PM

OLIVER HELDENS

6:30PM

WENZDAY

4:30PM

BASURA BOYS

3:30PM

ABAE

2:30PM

MVRCO

1:30PM

NONSNSE

12:00PM

REMEDY

Sunday
WEST STAGE

8:30PM

MATT MAESON (SOLO)

6:45PM

JAKOBS CASTLE

FEATURING JAKOB NOWELL OF SUBLIME

5:15PM

NIGHT MOVES

3:45PM

LIQUID SOUL

2:30PM

PLEASER

1:15PM

NEPTUNE'S CORE

12:00PM

OK COOL

EAST STAGE

8:00PM

JUSTIN MARTIN

6:30PM

NEVER DULL

5:00PM

JEILAH

3:30PM

DOC

2:00PM

HASHTOM

12:00PM

DISCO DELI

Taste of Ranolph™ main stage

FOOD & FUN

YOU'LL HAVE NO PROBLEM FINDING THE RIGHT FLAVORS FOR ALL YOUR BUDS

PROUDLY FEATURING LOCAL WEST LOOP RESTAURANTS

Food & Fun
Nicholas High Quality Meats
Gangnam Market
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SPONSORS

WE WOULDN'T BE HERE WITHOUT 'EM

Sponsors
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Stella Artois
Goose Island
NUTRL
Cutwater
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Casamigos Tequila
RBC Wealth Management
Fulcrum Aesthetics
Senorita THC Margaritas
NUTRL bag toss
Señorita THC Margaritas
Malibu Drinks
Tullamore D.E.W.
The Bite Tour
Celsius
Chicago White Sox
Bally's Chicago Casino
Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, LLC
Bally's spin wheel
Celsius activation
Window Works
NRG
Sunrun
Chiro One
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EVENT MAP

2026 Taste of Randolph Event Map

WONDERLANE KIDS ZONE

BRING THE WHOLE CREW—OUR EXTENDED KIDS ZONE IS BIGGER, BETTER, AND BUILT FOR EVERYONE! KIDS OF ALL AGES CAN DIVE INTO NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES WHILE PARENTS RECHARGE IN A LAID-BACK LOUNGE NEARBY. AND JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU’VE SEEN IT ALL, JUMP INTO A FEW THINGS UNEXPECTED!

COMMUNITY PARTNER

THIS YEAR, EVERY RAFFLE TICKET YOU BUY DOES A LITTLE MORE GOOD. WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT CHICAGO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL—THE CITY’S FRONT LINE FOR LOST, SURRENDERED, AND NEGLECTED PETS. YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE, AND SECOND CHANCES FOR ANIMALS DESERVING OF A SAFE PLACE AND A LOVING HOME. YOU CAN VISIT WITH THE VOLUNTEERS AND ADOPTABLE DOGS. THEY ARE LOCATED ON THE SW CORNER OF RANDOLPH AND CARPENTER.

JOIN THE RAFFLE, BID IN THE SILENT AUCTION, OR TRY YOUR LUCK IN THE 50/50—BECAUSE A GREAT NIGHT OUT CAN ALSO MEAN A BETTER LIFE FOR A DOG OR CAT STILL WAITING TO BE CHOSEN.

Community Programming

FAQ

CONTACT US IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR QUESTIONS HERE

FAQ

WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN EACH DAY?

Friday, June 19 | 5PM
Saturday, June 20 | 12PM,  KIDS ZONE OPEN AT 11AM
Sunday, June 21 | 12PM,  KIDS ZONE OPEN AT 11AM

WHAT TIME DOES THE EVENT CLOSE EACH DAY?

10:00 PM

IS THERE A CHARGE AT THE GATE?

NO

WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?

• RAFFLE: CASH OR CREDIT CARD

• RESTAURANTS AND BARS: CREDIT CARDS OR RELOADABLE TASTE OF RANDOLPH™ SPENDING CARDS ONLY
• MERCHANT BOOTHS: CASH AND/OR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT OPTIONS WILL VARY FROM MERCHANT TO MERCHANT

ARE ANY VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE?

THERE ARE NO VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR.

WHERE IS RIDESHARE DROP-OFF AND PICKUP?

LOCATED ON N. WASHINGTON ST. BETWEEN CARPENTER AND MORGAN.

WHERE CAN I FIND VEHICLE PARKING?

WE RECOMMEND USING PLUMBERS UNION HALL ON RANDOLPH.

CAN I RE-ENTER THROUGHOUT THE DAY?

YES

DO YOU HAVE LOCKERS?

NO

IS THE EVENT ALL-AGES?

YES

ARE YOU ADA ACCESSIBLE?

YES! PLEASE REACH OUT TO INFO@DUFFENTERTAINMENT.COM IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT, WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE.

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

FOR THEIR COMFORT AND SAFETY, WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE BRINGING YOUR PETS TO THE EVENT.

I'M A MEMBER OF THE MEDIA. HOW DO I MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A MEDIA PASS?

PLEASE CONTACT INFO@DUFFENTERTAINMENT.COM WITH THE SUBJECT LINE: "TASTE OF RANDOLPH PRESS/MEDIA INQUIRIES".

HOW DO I BECOME A VENDOR?

VENDING: PLEASE CONTACT INFO@DUFFENTERTAINMENT.COM TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PARTICIPATION AVAILABILITY.

WHERE IS THE FIRST AID TENT(S)?

[1.] SW CORNER OF RANDOLPH AND ABERDEEN NEXT TO THE KIDS' ZONE. [2.] NE CORNER OF RANDOLPH AND SANGAMON.

IS OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED?

NO

ARE DRONES ALLOWED?

NO

WHERE ARE THE RESTROOMS LOCATED?

PORTABLE TOILETS ARE LOCATED ON NORTH SANGAMON, NORTH ABERDEEN, AND NORTH & SOUTH MAY ST. WE NO LONGER USE WATER STATIONS BECAUSE WE CANNOT CONTROL USAGE OR KEEP THEM FILLED DURING THE FESTIVAL. WE HAVE OPTED FOR SANITIZER AS DIRECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. YOU WILL SEE MORE FESTIVALS ADOPTING THIS APPROACH TO KEEP HANDS SANITIZED AND CLEAN.

WHERE IS BICYCLE PARKING SPONSORED BY IDOT LOCATED?

NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAY AND RANDOLPH.

CONTACT US

GENERAL INQUIRIES: INFO@DUFFENTERTAINMENT.COM

SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: GINA@DUFFENTERTAINMENT.COM

WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: MARKETING@WESTLOOP.ORG

MERCHANT INQUIRIES: ANYA@DUFFENTERTAINMENT.COM

WE HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THAT SOMEONE OUTSIDE OF OUR TEAM IS RECRUITING MERCHANTS AND RESTAURANTS FOR TASTE OF RANDOLPH™.  WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION/JULIE DARLING, DUFF ENTERTAINMENT, Q101 CUMULUS RADIO, AURIS PRESENTS OR WONDERLANE ARE THE ONLY OFFICIAL CHANNELS.  WE DO NOT ACCEPT ZELLE, VENMO, PAYPAL. PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR TO MARKETING@WESTLOOP.ORG.  THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE!

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