‘Taste of Wheaton’ Will Have a Full Day of Entertainment Including the Legendary Band ‘The Nighthawks’ on Sunday, June 2, in Downtown Wheaton

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Wheaton’s signature event, “Taste of Wheaton,”  from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in downtown Wheaton, will kick off with an electrifying entertainment lineup featuring the locally formed blues and roots rock band “The Nighthawks." The event is free to attend and samples of food and drinks from many Wheaton-area restaurants will be available for purchase.

The event will take place rain or shine at 2424 Reedie Drive in Wheaton. The Nighthawks will start the all-day entertainment lineup when they take the stage from 11 a.m.-noon.

Adults and children can enjoy delicious cuisine, live music and dance entertainment from local performers. They also can shop at an artisan market curated by the regional arts organization, FAsMarketplace. The event also will feature kids' rides and an arts and crafts area run by the Wheaton crafts shop Tru2Hue. Wheaton’s local food pantry, Mid-County United Ministries, will host the beer and wine garden, with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to this organization. People are encouraged to bring shelf-stable foods to support the food pantry.

“The Taste of Wheaton festival is a wonderful opportunity to experience our vibrant community, celebrate our diverse cultures and enjoy the amazing array of ethnic food and live entertainment by local performers,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Come experience the best of Wheaton and support our local businesses during a day filled with fun activities for all ages.”

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
  Kareemah Woodard, The Well Fit Pro
• 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

• 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
• Red Ribbon Bakeshop
• Taqueria Sabor Mixteco
• Terra Mare Restaurant

Visit the Wheaton Urban District website for more information, including transportation and parking recommendations.

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Release ID: 24-242
Media Contact: Jennifer Garfinkel 240-962-1506
Categories: Consumer