Where
Frank Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. Follow signs from Lincoln Highway into the plaza.
10th annual · Taste of DeKalb · 2026
DeKalb’s tableis set.
Food trucks, live music, family fun, and one big downtown Sunday.
Sunday, September 27 · 9 AM–3 PM
Frank Van Buer Plaza · Free admission
Food trucksLive bandsKids’ activitiesFree admission
The 2026 food lineup
Come hungry.
Six local favorites are already signed on for the plaza menu, from barbecue to frozen custard.
The Lovely LemonLemonade & sweets
Sweet Butts Cotton CandyCotton candy
Little O’s Frozen TreatsFrozen custard & treats
Jah Love JamaicaJamaican plates
Slow Smoke BBQBarbecue
Big D’s HotdogsHot dogs
Two bands · one downtown stage
Live downtown.
Music starts when the Corn Classic 10K reaches the finish line and carries the plaza through the afternoon.
Your Sunday downtown
Make a day of it.
Everything you need to get there, get settled, and enjoy the plaza with kids in tow.
Parking
Use downtown street parking and nearby public lots. Corn Classic morning gets busy, so arrive a little early.
Access
The plaza is flat and walkable. Strollers are welcome. Email us ahead of Sunday with accessibility questions.
On site
Restrooms and family amenities are available during the event. Kids’ activities run throughout the day.
The plaza wakes up
Cheer the Corn Classic 10K finish, grab breakfast, and catch InFunktious.
The PriSSillas take over
Settle in for an afternoon set from one of the festival’s returning favorites.
Eat, wander, play
Food trucks, kids’ activities across the plaza, and downtown wandering until 3 PM.
Hosted by Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary
Good food.Real impact.
Your Sunday helps local kids and families.
Up to $10,000
back to DeKalb County kids & families
Event sponsorships support the 2027 Rotary Community Grant for children, youth, and families across DeKalb County.
Become a sponsorTaste of DeKalb 2026
See you Sunday.
September 27 · 9 AM–3 PM · Frank Van Buer Plaza · Free admission