The three-day Taste of Orland Park got a new look and energy as it made its Centennial Park West debut Aug. 2-4. A record number of attendees came for the food and entertainment and one surprise birthday party.Â
2024 Taste of Orland Park
Teresa Kolssak performs the National Anthem at Taste of Orland Park Aug. 3 at Centennial Park West.Â
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Zachary Bukanski, 2, of Worth, has fun at the kids section of the Taste of Orland Park.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
A large gathering took part in a surprise 70th birthday party for Orland Park’s Rita Groark (front row, seated) Aug. 3 at Taste of Orland Park.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Lennon Ornstein of Mokena bubbles over at the Taste of Orland Park.Â
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
A color guard arrives before a military ceremony at the Taste of Orland Park.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Patrons of food and music patrons fill Centennial Park West for the Taste of Orland Park event.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Ken Block, of Sister Hazel, takes aim with his guitar during a performance at Taste of Orland Park.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Mikey Kemph, 4, of Orland Park samples Rainbow Cone ice cream at Taste of Orland Park.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau addresses the crowd during a military ceremony at Taste of Orland Park.
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2024 Taste of Orland Park
Adam Heisler, lead singer of 7th Heaven, performs at Taste of Orland Park Aug. 3.
Orland Park’s Rita Groark said she has been to Taste of Orland Park every year. But this year — the 21st for the event— will hold a special day in her heart.
