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Food Truck Thursdays

Thursdays, June 6 - September 26, 4:30 PM - dusk, Jens Jensen Park

Food Truck Thursdays : June 6 - Sep. 26

Mark your calendars: Food Truck Thursdays returns to the Ravinia District this summer June 6 through September 26 at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks while enjoying warm summer evenings, and dancing to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk in the Ravinia District!

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For sneak peeks at each week’s performers and menus, follow @raviniadistrict on Instagram. We’d love to see your Food Truck Thursdays fun - when you post, be sure to tag @raviniadistrict, @enjoyhighlandpark, and use #EnjoyHighlandPark for a chance to be featured on stories.

Getting to Food Truck Thursdays

The public is encouraged to walk or bike along the enhanced Green Bay Trail - Robert McLory Bike Trail that leads into the charming Ravinia District, ride the Metra north or south to Ravinia Station at Roger Williams in the Ravinia Business District, or take a Pace Bus. If traveling by car, Highland Park is easily accessible via north Lake Shore Drive to Sheridan Road, US 41 and 294. Exit Clavey Road east to Green Bay Road and east on Roger Williams Avenue. Free parking is available.

Partners & Sponsors

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays is sponsored by the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners. Bensidoun USA operates Food Truck Thursdays in cooperation with the City of Highland Park and Ravinia District Special Service Area 17. To be a Food Truck Vendor, please contact bensidounmarkets@gmail.com. Live music is managed by Life Rhythms.

 

Music

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food and of course, great music. Check out the Food Truck Thursdays music lineup below:

June

June 6

  • Despina Pafralides, Bluegrass duo (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • La Tosca Italian Mambo Ensemble, a melting pot of Jazz, Classical, Folk, & more (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

June 13

  • Gandy Gumbo, Americana (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Sara Jean Steven’s Band, Americana (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

June 20: Diva & Soul Night

  • Pierce Crask, Americana Blues (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • RJ Mitchell’s Diva Soul, curated ensemble of wedding entertainers (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

June 27

  • Wincanton, local Americana duo (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Jared Rabin Band, Folk & Bluegrass (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

July

July 4

Holiday - no event

July 11

  • Ryan Herrick & The Heretics, Spiritual Folk (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Nasty Snacks, Future Funk (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

July 18: Noche Latina

  • The Chicago Jazz Dads, Latin Jazz (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Roy McGrath’s Latin Quintet, Salsa & Latin (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

July 25

  • The Second Chances, Folk Rock trio (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Saturday June Band, Rock & Roll (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

August

August 1

  • James Conway, Traditional Irish & Bluegrass (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Chris Neal & Good Trouble, Funk & Rock (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

August 8

  • Jeanie B!, children’s entertainer (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Chicken Bone, Party Dance band (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

August 15: New Orleans Mardi Gras Night

  • Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots, children’s entertainer (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Extra Crispy Brass Band, New Orleans-style brass band (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

August 22

  • Highland Park Players, theatrical performance (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • Radio Free Honduras, Traditional Honduran music (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

August 29

  • DJ The Graduate, popular hits (4:30 PM - 5:45 PM)

  • The Drastics, Reggae (6 PM - 8:30 PM)

September

September 5

  • The DB’s, Bluegrass, Blues, & American Roots (5 PM - 7 PM)

September 12

  • Basement Band, Classic Rock (5 PM - 7 PM)

September 19

  • Dr. Mark & The Sutures, Beatles cover band (5 PM - 7 PM)

September 26

  • Tom Holland & The Shuffle Kings, Blues (5 PM - 7 PM)

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