2011 Taste of Omaha New Map
The 14th Annual Taste of Omaha Festival is gearing up for a weekend full of free concerts and activities for the whole family. Mike Mancuso, the Event Director, said, “The Festival will be held once again in the Heartland of America Park as it has since 1998. The Beautiful Park is protected by the Mainline Union Pacific Railroad Tracks next to the riverfront.” The Festival will move plans at the Lewis & Clark Landing to 8th Street next to the Heartland of America Park Entrance as well as Farnam and Douglas Streets to 10th Street. The new layout is an exciting plan in cooperation with the City of Omaha to accommodate all of this great family tradition. People attending this year’s event are encouraged to park west of 10th Street and enter the festival at Farnam or Douglas Streets. Capitol Avenue is the recommended street to access Riverfront Drive where there is additional free parking. The Festival will also continue a free park and ride from the Gallup Campus on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM to the festival’s entrance.
The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, Omaha’s Showcase of Great Foods and Entertainment, will be open Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, from 11 AM to 11 PM as well as Sunday, June 5 from 11 AM to 8 PM. The Festival is Free to attend and made possible thanks to the Community Sponsors and Partners, including Deffenbaugh, Miller Lite, Roberts Dairy, J. Skinner Baking, WAHL Let It Grow Tour, Verizon Wireless, Barefoot Winery, Nebraska Lottery, Rotella's Bakery, Pinnacle Bank, Coca-Cola, and Best Western Seville Plaza. Media Sponsors include KPTM -42, KFAB 1110-AM, KGOR 99.9 FM, The Kat 103.7 FM, The Brew 96.1 FM, and Omaha World-Herald.
Between eating food bites and enjoying the music, you can browse the festival displays with one-of-a-kind crafts, jewelry, sunglasses and more along Farnam Street to 10th Street. Taste the Barefoot wines, or simply relax in the Miller Lite Beer Gardens overlooking the beautiful fountain and 8th Street locations, all at one time and one place. There is also plenty of Family Entertainment in the Roberts Dairy Family Village, including amusement rides for the kids, balloons, face painting located in the Heartland of America Park. A great view of the Festival from the Big Ferris Wheel on 8th Street with More fun rides on Douglas Street to 10th Street. Again this year, the Coca-Cola KidZone Stage will offer continuous performances of comedy, magic, exotic animals and more entertainment for the children. The Festival will add to your culinary experience with a Spotlight of Great Omaha Chefs on the J. Skinner Baking Culinary Chef Stage featuring demonstrations by some of Omaha’s best chefs on the patio of the Heartland of America Park.
Downtown Omaha Riverfront Parks Area Map
Driving Directions
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Heartland of America Park & Fountain Catch the spectacular Heartland of America Fountain, with its 300-ft water jet and light show. New to the park are gondola rides by Heartland Gondola. |
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New!! 2011 Taste of Omaha moved to 8th Street, Farmam and Douglas Streets! Explore Omaha’s riverfront on the original site of the Lewis and Clark landing in 1804. The 23-acre landing features a boardwalk on the eight-foot-high river wall. A circular stairway leads down to the colorful river-level plaza filled with large umbrella tables and chairs. A walking bridge connects the Lewis & Clark Landing to Qwest Center Omaha. A walking trail also winds along the river’s edge to the new Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, with interpretive exhibits. A new riverfront marina features about 30 slips available for the public to rent short term. Monument to Labor sculpture plus Lewis and Clark Interpretive Exhibits and Historical Marker on site. Free parking. |
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