Local food and Region tunes are being showcased at Bulldog Park next weekend as part of the 2026 Taste of Crown Point.
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The 2026 Taste of Crown Point will offer a variety of food options from 26 local vendors, plus seven musical performances, this July 17 and 18.
Provided by the City of Crown PointPHOTOS | Region Idol contestants electrify Crown Point with Classic Rock, self selections
Wednesday night marked the next-to-final round in Region Idol music competition at Bulldog Park in Crown point. Contestants delivered strong vocals, passionately performances and stunning costumes, paying homage to the era of Tina, Ozzy, Bon Jovi and more.
Carah Lopez-Morelli, 22, performs the Pat Benatar classic "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" during Region Idol competition at Crown Point's Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Miranda Gutierrez, 17, performs Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" to a crowd at Crown Point's Bulldog Park in the Region Idol competition.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Robert Ross, 35, performs the Disturbed version of "The Sound of Silence" during Region Idol competition at Crown Point's Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Nick "Niko" Sanchez, 46, belts out his version of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" at Crown Point's Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chris Hasara, 50, performs a self-selected song during round 2 of Wednesday night's Region Idol competition.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Nick "Niko" Sanchez performs his second number of Region Idol competition at Crown Point's Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Carah Lopez-Morelli implores the crowd at Bulldog Park to "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" with her performance of the Pat Benatar tune.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Jayla Miller, 17, shows amazing range during her second number at Region Idol competition at Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chloe Bartnicki, 19, was all decked out for her performance of an Amy Winehouse song during Region Idol competition at Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Jayla Miller, 17, began her rendition of Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" in low, soulful tones and then erupted into a fast-paced, high energy rock performance.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Jayla Miller, 17, was one of five talented contestants moving on the final round of Region Idol competition.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Nick "Niko" Sanchez, 46, didn't make it to the finals round, but judges still had praise for his performances at Crown Point's Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chloe Bartnicki, 19, delivers an intense rendition of Journey's "Open Arms" during Region Idol competition. Bartnicki made it on to the finals round next week.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Miranda Gutierrez, 17, performs a self-selected song in Round 2 of Region Idol competition Wednesday night in Bulldog Park. Gutierrez was selected to move on to the final round next week.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chris Hasara, 50, didn't make it through to finals, but he still garnered strong reviews from the judges and crowd at Region Idol Competition Wednesday night.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chloe Bartnicki, 19, does her best Amy Winehouse during Region Idol competition at Bulldog Park. The performance helped earn her a spot in the finals.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Robert Ross, 35, selected a song in honor of his late brother, bringing the Region Idol audience to tears. He's moving on to the finals.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Region Idol contestant Nick "Niko" Sanchez entertains the Region Idol crowd with his rendition of "Crazy Train."
- Marc Chase, The Times
Miranda Gutierrez, 17, urges the crowd to "Don't Stop Believing" with her performance of Journey's classic song.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Miranda Gutierrez performs her second number Wednesday night at Bulldog Park.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Ashlyn Termini, 15, puts a country flair on "Wanted Dead or Alive," by Bon Jovi.
- Marc Chase, The Times
She didn't make it to next week's finals round, but Carah Lopez-Morelli, 22, still delivered a rousing performance of Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot."
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chloe Bartnicki, 19, has open arms for the crowd at Bulldog Park as she performs "Open Arms," by Journey. The judges extended open arms, too, pushing her through to the finals.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Jayla Miller, 17, kicked off Classic Rock night at Region Idol with an energy-packed performance of "Proud Mary," in the style of Tina Turner.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Sometimes she sleeps. Sometimes it's not for days. But Ashlyn Termini, 15, was wide awake for her performance of Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive."
- Marc Chase, The Times
Justine Sage Olson, 20, delivered two strong performances at Region Idol competition Wednesday night to punch her ticket into the finals.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Justine Sage Olson, 20, used a powerful vocal range to punch her ticket to the Region Idol finals.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Chloe Bartnicki, 19, artfully delivers an Amy Winehouse performance during the Region Idol competition.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Jayla Miller, 17, was rolling during her energetic "Proud Mary" performance.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Contestants were allowed to pick one song and genre that strayed from the Classic Rock theme. Ashlyn Termini, 15, went back to her country roots.
- Marc Chase, The Times
There was no lack of soulful vocals at Wednesday night's Region Idol competition. Chloe Bartnicki, 19, did her part with Journey's "Open Arms."
- Marc Chase, The Times
Nick "Niko" Sanchez, 46, closes out his second performance Wednesday night.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Carah Lopez-Morelli, 22, didn't break through to the finals, but she delivered two strong performances.
- Marc Chase, The Times
Just before sunset, Chris Hasara, 50, performed his version of "House of the Rising Sun."
- Marc Chase, The Times
Ashlyn Termini, 15, was all country in her second act.
- Marc Chase, The Times
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