If you are among the more than 200 wonderful folks who helped out at last year's event,

you know what a great experience it is.  If not, you're in for a real treat!

We're accepting registrations for Gate Greeters, Beverage Servers, Info Booth Staff, Kid's Area Attendants, Management Office Staff and Utility Infielders to work various shifts each day.

Each volunteer receives free admission and food tickets, a collectable souvenir T-shirt and a terrific thank-you gift, courtesy of Erie LaSalle Body Shop and Bull & Bear. We also provide a choice of 2 volunteer training sessions with refreshments at Excalibur and great support during the event!

All volunteer options are outlined in our secure and convenient online sign-up form. Please complete and submit yours as soon as possible to ensure the best choice of jobs and shifts. 

Click here for a volunteer invitation notice to post on your building bulletin board! 

Click here for a volunteer poster to print and distribute around the neighborhood!

Click here to check out the latest Volunteer Roster.  Thanks!

General Information and Reminders

Suggested donation for Taste of River North guests is just $5.00 per person. Proceeds support the RNRA's work in the following areas: Responsible Development: Public Safety; Infrastructure Improvements; Parks and Green Spaces; Public Engagement; Recreation and Networking; and Philanthropy.

All food and beverages must be purchased for tickets, not cash.  Tickets are just $1.00 each, and will be sold in strips of 5 for $5.00 or 10 for $10.00 only. Tickets may be purchased at booths located on Erie west of the main gate and on Kingsbury north of the south gate.  Tickets may also be purchased at the wine and cheese concession on the river walk.

Guests must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.  Proof of age is required and will be checked at the ticket booths, please bring valid I/D. No one may enter or leave the festival carrying alcoholic beverages.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Pursuant to standard Park District policy, dogs are not allowed in the south part of Erie Park and must be leashed in all other public areas except inside of the fenced Dog Friendly Area.

Anyone behaving in an unruly, disruptive or inappropriate manner will be asked by Security to leave.

We want Taste of River North to be as "green" as possible, so please consider walking, biking or taking public transportation to the event. If you must drive, free parking will be available during the event in the Mid-City Parking lot located on the north side of Chicago Avenue, just west of the Chicago River. Map.

Street parking will be prohibited on Erie west of Kingsbury, on Larrabee south of Huron and on Kingsbury between Erie and Ontario from 2:00 am on July 17 to 11:59 pm on July 18, 2010. Vehicles parked in this area during this period will be towed by CDOT.