Question 1

When is the Taste of Galesburg?

Accepted Answer

Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Taste of Galesburg is annually held on the 3rd Thursday of July.

Question 2

Where is the Taste of Galesburg?

Accepted Answer

Simmons Street between Seminary and Prairie and surrounding parking lots in downtown Galesburg, IL.

Question 3

Who is invited?

Accepted Answer

This is a community event and open to all ages! Bring some friends.

Question 4

Where do I park?

Accepted Answer

There are free public lots and street parking available near the event.

Question 5

Where is the entrance?

Accepted Answer

Entrances are on Simmons Street at Seminary, Kellogg (in front of the Orpheum) and Prairie Streets.

Question 6

How much does it cost to get in?

Accepted Answer

There is a $5 gate fee to enter. Kids 12 and under are free. Tokens to purchase food are $1. Food item prices will vary.

This is a cash only event. There is an ATM within a block of the Kellogg Street entrance. No credit cards or checks accepted at this time.

Question 7

Do you take Credit Cards?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a cash only event. There is an ATM within a block of the Kellogg Street entrance. No credit cards or checks accepted.

All food and drink items are sold using tokens. Tokens are $1 each and are sold at 4 locations at the event. This is a cash only event.  We are not able to take credit/debit cards. We will buy back unused tokens at our redemption booth if returned by 10:00 PM. They are good for next year if you want to keep them.

Question 8

How do the tokens work?

Accepted Answer

All food and drink items are sold using tokens. Tokens are $1 each and are sold at 4 locations at the event. This is a cash only event.  We are not able to take credit/debit cards. We will buy back unused tokens at our redemption booth if returned by 10:00 PM. They are good for next year if you want to keep them.

Question 9

Do I have to be present to win the Raffle?

Accepted Answer

No, the Raffle will be held at 7:15 pm and you do not need to be present to win.

Question 10

Can I bring my pet?

Accepted Answer

No pets allowed.

Question 11

How can I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

By volunteering, you get in for free and get $5 in tokens to use towards food/beverage purchases. Contact us.

Do you coach a team or have a service organization that would like to get a group involved? Great! Contact us.

Question 12

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

Accepted Answer

No outside food or drinks. Enjoy the wide variety of restaurant and food truck menus. The beer garden will have additional adult beverages for sale.

Question 13

How many restaurants are participating?

Accepted Answer

We are adding more restaurants every week! We will keep adding them as they sign up.

Question 14

What's on the menu?

Accepted Answer

The restaurants and menus will be posted on the Tuesday before the event.

Each restaurant has a menu and will serve you at their spot. Please be patient. For some of them this is their first time serving you at this event. The map and menu that will be posted will help you decide how many tokens to buy.

Question 15

Are there kids activities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There is a kids play area with activities. The kids area at the East end of Simmons Street.

Question 16

Are the kids activities free?

Accepted Answer

Kids activities are free. Face painting by the Galesburg Community Arts Center and activities by Discovery Depot are set up on the east end of Simmons Street.

Question 17

Can I take my kids in the Beer Garden?

Accepted Answer

You must be 21 to be inside the beer garden. No exceptions (yes, that means no baby strollers).  Alcohol is allowed outside the beer garden within the event until 8:30 pm only.

Questions