Taste of Chicago Festival Independence Weekend Downtown Chicago Grant Park, 300 S Columbus Drive   June 27 - July 7, 2008 Chicago, IL The 28th Annual Taste of Chicago is in full swing. This ethnic and regional event is actually a 10-day festival that begins on June 27th and features foods from over 70 restaurants, cooking demonstrations, live music from various artists, family activities, fire works and so much more. Over 3.5 million attended the Chicago Festival in 2007, so you know 2008 is going to be even bigger & better! Taste of Chicago is a food lover's dream. If you love to eat and try new foods while mixing it up with the crowd, then Chicago is the place for you to be.    Festival Date: June 27 - July 6, 2008. Opening hours each day are from 11am - 9pm (10 p.m. on July 3rd) Admission is free, food tickets US $7 for a strip of 11 and credit cards are accepted. Large items are generally 9-10 tickets, side portions 6-7 tickets, soft drinks 4 tickets. All daily restaurants offer a small "Taste" portion for 2-3 tickets -- a great way to sample a large variety of all the food available. Where: Grant Park -- north/south between Monroe Avenue and Balbo Drive, east/west between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. Event details are subject to change. Don't forget to sign up for Blazin's newsletter so you're sure to get up to date information. Let's head to Chicago! If you're looking for a new and fun experience, This is it! You'll have a great time. Here's a little Taste of your entertainment and performer's from 2007: MAZE featuring FRANKIE BEVERLY Kenny Rogers look alike contest Sara Evans John Mayer Kenny Rogers   Lyfe Jennings A Broadway in Chicago production Cheap Trick The Black Crowes Talent Contests Michael Ross Ladi Lyke featuring Verzatile   Robert Randolph & The Family Band and many more Make this 4th of July weekend a Family Affair in Chicago! Book early as downtown hotels fill up quickly for festival goers. So get your appetites ready, pack your bags and make your reservations today! No time? E-mail us and we will do the rest! Chicago Hotels CALL 1-800-780-5733 using discount code 94578