The “Taste of Wheaton” will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marian Fryer Town Plaza.
The event will feature The Nighthawks, a locally formed blues and roots rock band, performing from 11 a.m. to noon. Food samples from Wheaton-area restaurants will be available for purchase. The event will take place at 2424 Reedie Drive.
The Nighthawks kick off the Taste of Wheaton this Sunday, June 2 at 11 am, followed by a great lineup of music from Pablo Perez El Alcalde de la Salsa, Afropop band Elikeh, and soulful vibes from Blue Funk. https://t.co/6ovF1tqYqC
*The Nighthawks photo credit: Linda Parker pic.twitter.com/vsZ3FC104o
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Adults and children can enjoy cuisine, live music, and dance performances by local artists. An artisan market will be curated by FAsMarketplace. There will be kids’ rides and an arts and crafts area run by Tru2Hue.
The event will proceed rain or shine.
Mid-County United Ministries will host a beer and wine garden, with proceeds benefiting their food pantry.
Entertainment Lineup:
- 11 a.m.- noon: The Nighthawks
- Noon-12:30 p.m.: Wheaton Studio of Dance
- 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Pablo Perez y El Alcalde de la Salsa
- 1:30-2 p.m.: Roda Movements
- 2-2:30 p.m.: Urban Artistry
- 2:30-3 p.m.: Elikeh
- 3-4 p.m.: United Caribbean Cultures
- 4-5 p.m.: Blue Funk
Participating Restaurants:
- Al Pastor Grill
- Be There Lemonades and Lattes
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Dessie Ethiopian Restaurant
- Filippo’s Italian Specialties
- Frank’s Burger Place
- Hollywood East Cafe
- IHOP
- Los Cobanos
- Mama Dang
- Maria’s Cafe
- Methi Indian Restaurant
- Nando’s Peri Peri
- Oishii Ramen and Tea Bar
- Poppin Loco
- Red Ribbon Bakeshop
- Stained Glass Pup
- Taco Town
- Taqueria Sabor Mixteco
- Terra Mare Restaurant
Visit the Wheaton Urban District website for more information, including transportation and parking recommendations. The event flyer is available here.
Photo courtesy Wheaton Urban District.
