Patch's Guide to the 2012 Taste of Orland Park
We have the latest on what's happening when, and who's selling which tasty treats this year.
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The time has come for this year's Taste of Orland Park.
We have the latest schedule of events and what the participating vendors will be serving during the three-day festival of food, music and fun.
There is plenty happening for all ages.
The fest is held right outside the Orland Park Civic Center.
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments and we'll get right on it.
Friday, August 3rd
| 5 - 6 p.m. | VOP Dance Company | Community Stage |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | The Jukebox Band (Rock - 70s & Earlier) |
Main Stage |
| 6 - 7 p.m. | VOP Improv | Community Stage |
| 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Country Line Dancing Instruction | Civic Center |
| 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. | Carl Sandburg HS Marching Band | Main Stage Dance Floor |
| 8 - 11 p.m. | Live Band Karaoke | Community Stage |
| 8:30 - 11 p.m. | Jin & Tonic (Country/Western) |
Main Stage |
Saturday, August 4th
| 1 - 5 p.m. | Kids' Day | Humphrey Complex |
| 1 - 9 p.m. | Kiwanis Club Bingo | Civic Center |
| 1 - 3:30 p.m. | Bopology (Jazz/Blues) |
Main Stage |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Dance Workshop Ensemble | Community Stage |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Creative Dance Center | Community Stage |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | VOP Doonaree Pipe Band | Main Stage Dance Floor |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Music Connection | Community Stage |
| 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Chicago Tribute Anthology (Chicago covers) |
Main Stage |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Mary Z's Balloon Twisting | Taste Grounds |
| 7 - 7:40 p.m. | Kidz Clog & Cloggin' Craze | Main Stage Dance Floor |
| 7 - 11 p.m. | Teen Battle of the Bands | Community Stage |
| 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. | VOP Dance Co. & Jr. Dance Co. | Main Stage Dance Floor |
| 8:30 - 11 p.m. | Infinity (Journey Tribute Band, and originals) |
Main Stage |
Sunday, August 5th
| 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Car Show | Humphrey Complex |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Confetti (40s Swing to Contemporary Pop) |
Main Stage |
| 1 - 8 p.m. | Lions Club Bingo | Civic Center |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Orland Park's Got Talent | Community Stage |
| 3 - 3:45 p.m. | VOP/UGA Gymnastics | Main Stage Dance Floor |
| 3 - 6 p.m. | Face Painting | Taste Grounds |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Magical Balloon Dude Dale | Taste Grounds |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Jason Kollum's Balloon Twisting | Taste Grounds |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Five Guys Named Moe (Rock - 70s & Later) |
Main Stage |
| 6 - 6:20 p.m. | Carl Sandburg HS Cheerleaders | Main Stage Dance Floor |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | American English (Beatles Tribute) |
Main Stage |
Source: Village of Orland Park
Check out what’s available from the participating vendors (in alphabetical order):
- Crispy Cheese Steak (Half Sandwich) $3
- Fresh Baked Bread Philly Steak (Half Sandwich) $3
- Buffalo Fries with Ranch $3
- Homemade Slushie Lemonade $3
- Beef Sandwich $4
- Sausage Sandwich $4
- Meatball Sandwich $4
- Wraps $4
- Wings $3.50
- Nachos $3.50
- Cookies $1.50
Alcohol
- Frozen drinks: $4-$5
- Beer: $3-$4
- Vodka lemonade: $5
- Beggars Breeze: $5
- Banana Bliss + 1 Topping, $4
- Gorilla Coffee, $4
- Angel-Lea Wrap (SW Wrap), $4
- Hummus Veggie Wrap, $4
- Chicken/Steak/Mix Fajitas with Rice & Beans, $4
- Steak/Chicken/Beef Burritos, $4
- Steak/Chicken/Beef Taco Dinner with Rice & Beans, $4
- Corn on the Cob, $2
Alcohol
- Beer, $3-$4
- Margaritas, $5
- Chicken Bow Tie Pasta, $4
- Beef Bourguignon (Tenderloin) Stew, $4
- Crab Cake Sandwich, $4
- Blackened Chicken Sandwich, $4
- Fresh Fruit Smoothies, $3
- Over the Border Eggrolls $4
- Jambalaya $4
- Chicken Tenders $4
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries $4
Alcohol
- Sangria and Handcrafted wines, $4
- Beer, $3
- Double Butterburger, $4
- Single Butterburger, $3
- Concrete Mixer (Fruit & Candy), $4
- Lemon Ice Cooler (Strawberry, Mango, Mt. Dew), $4
- Burritos, $4
- Tortas, $4
- Quesadillas, $3
- Corn in a Cup or on a Stick, $2
- Nachos, $4
- Tacos, $3
- Chips and Salsa, $3
- Freeze Pop, $2
- 3 pc. Chicken Strips, $4
- ¼ lb. Fried Shrimp, $4
- Fried Zucchini, $2
- Potato Wedges, $2
- Loaded Potato Wedges, $3
- Nachos and Cheese, $4
- Sweet & Sour Chicken, $2
- Three Item Combo: Chicken Fried Rice, Eggroll Crab Rangoon, Sweet & Sour Chicken; $4
- Two Item Combo: Chicken Fried Rice, Eggroll Crab Rangoon, Sweet & Sour Chicken (choose two); $3
- Fresh Fruit Smoothies, $3
- Ice Cream Sunday, $4
- Root Beer Float, $2
- Ice Cream Tubes, $2
- 12 oz. Juice or Milk, $1
- Ice Cream Sandwiches, $3.50
- Sweet BBQ Chicken Pizza, $3
- Chocolate Chip/Sugar Cookies, $1
- Roma Fresco Pizza, $3
- Double Dough Sausage Pizza, $4
- Double Dough Pepperoni Pizza, $4
- Double Dough Cheese Pizza, $4
- Atomic Cake in a Cup, $3
- Red Velvet or Chocolate Delirium Cupcake, $2.50
- Sampling of Butter Cookies, $3.50
- Oreo Ice Cream Cake Slice, $4
- Strawberry or Banana Boat, $4
- Pizza, $3
- Gelato, $3
- Zeppelez, $3
- Chicken Tetrazzini, $4
- Thin Crust Pizza, $3.50-$4
- Pan Style Pizza, $3.50-$4
- Tiramisu, $4
Alcohol
- Sangria Italiano, $4
- Beer, $3-$4
- BBQ Ribs: $4
- BBQ Giant Turkey Legs: $4
- Fried Chicken Legs, BBQ, Buffalo or regular: $3
- Corn on the Cob: $3
Alcohol
- Frozen drinks $4-$5
- Beer, $3-$4
RoccoVino’s Italian Restaurant
- Bruschetta, $2
- Chicken Caprese (breaded and baked, stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, Sun dried tomato and prosciutto with a champagne shallot cream sauce), $4
- Sausage & Peppers, $4
- Baked Mostaccioli, $4
- Mini Cannoli, $2
- Baked Clams, $1 each
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
- Pretzels with Spinach Dip, $3
- Carrot Cake, $3
- Jambalaya, $4
- Sliders, $4
Alcohol
- Beer, $3
- Margaritas, $5
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Baby's Steak & Lemonade
15858 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL -
Beggars Pizza
11329 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL -
Blissful Banana Cafe
15447 S 94th Ave, Orland Park, IL -
Burrito Jalisco
9182 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL -
Cafe Gaston
14438 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park, IL -
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
15690 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park, IL
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Culver's
9130 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL -
El Pueblito
9111 W 151st St, Orland Park, IL -
Hienie's McCarthy's
9869 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL -
Mo's Chinese Kitchen At 159th
9200 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL -
Oberweis Dairy
7202 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL -
Old Town Pizza Co
11128 W 179th St, Orland Park, IL -
Orland Park Bakery
14850 S la Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL -
Palermo's Restaurant & Pizzeria
15832 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL -
Papa Joe's Restaurant
14459 S la Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL -
Riviera Country Club
8801 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL -
RoccoVino’s Italian Restaurant
11255 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL -
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
16156 S la Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL -
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL -
Carl Sandburg High School
13300 S la Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL -
The Dance Workshop
9015 W 151st St, Orland Park, IL -
Creative Dance Center
11504 W 183rd St, Orland Park, IL -
The Music Connection
10751 165th St, Orland Park, IL -
LONG TIME RESIDENT
10:12 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Any Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free options this year. Please advise. Thanks!!!!
Tony Marchese
12:03 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012
Checkout the Blissful Banana I think.
Ben Feldheim
10:15 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Good question. Your best bet will be to ask vendors on site. I don't believe I heard of any specific gluten-free foods that would usually contain gluten, but best to ask.
Christy Claus
7:20 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Are leashed dogs allowed?
Ben Feldheim
2:34 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Christy, leashed dogs are not allowed.
T Bernard Cashman
1:44 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Hope you wear your "press hat" to the Taste of Orland this weekend. That way we can recognize you and be sure and say HI! By the By/ among list of vendors, we do NOT see any mention of adult beverages. Is there a beer/wine tent or something?
Ben Feldheim
2:36 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Thanks T Bernard. I know it's odd that I'm rarely seen in it. That's because it blows away real easily. Look for the Patch tshirt. I just got an alcohol list that I'll add right now. Great question.
Ben Feldheim
2:56 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
OK, alcohol list is updated and here's a link to the full list picture: http://orlandpark.patch.com/articles/patch-s-guide-to-the-2012-taste-of-orland-park?#photo-10903417
There is no tent. You can walk the main grounds of the fest with drinks (stage, vending), but you can't bring booze inside the kids area.
Sue N.
3:49 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
I just noticed that the Taste of Orland with have Turkey Legs!!! They should promote the heck out of that to all those who missed them at the Taste of Chicago. Think of all the money they could make!!!! :-)
Carin
8:36 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Disappointed with this year's food choices. Far too many pizza and chicken fingers options. Where were the sandwiches, smaller dishes?? Granted a few places were almost sold out of their menu so they removed items off the menu board maybe the ones that sold out were better options.
I was disappointed there was only one healthy food restaurant and they had desserts.
Would have liked to see the Italian restaurants offer up something other than pizza since there were 4 actual pizza places there.
I was at the Taste of Orland a few years ago and had the best bite size meatball sandwich and delicious perfectly portioned tiny ice cream.
Carol
12:48 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012
I agree Carin, the choices are not good. No gluten free products. At least one should have been offered. Organizers are not thinking of healthier options. Cafe Gaston and Blissful Banana were only two that offered good healthier food. No wonder Americans are overweight, every sports arena has poor choices as well. I suppose I would only stop there for the music and then there's all those people. Eat healthy before you go.
Carin
3:12 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012
When we arrived Blissful only had desserts. They were the one place I wanted to try too but I don't really eat desserts
Nothing seemed smaller size portions. The pizza slices were as big as my head. I get wanting more food for your money but I always thought to Taste was to have smaller portions to eat at more than one place.
I'd love restaurants to try out new menu options. What better way than a tasting to get feedback?
Barb
1:20 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012
At Long time resident .... visit BANANA BLISS' booth! Gluten free and organic ..
Tony Marchese
12:12 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012
Top 5 Missing Booths:
1. Fuju Japanese Steakhouse
2. The Irish Patriot
3. It's Greek To Me
4. Dickeys Barbeque
5. Ricobenes