Taste of Omaha Map 2013 Coming Soon!
The “TASTE OF OMAHA”, Omaha’s Showcase of Great Foods and Entertainment, will be open Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, from 11 AM to 11 PM as well as Sunday, June 2 from 11 AM to 8 PM. The Heartland of America Park is the Only Park open for lunch on Friday starting at 11am - the Lewis & Clark Landing Opens at 5pm. 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, Barefoot Winery, Nebraska Lottery, Rotella's Bakery, Pinnacle Bank, Coca-Cola, and Ramada 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 Lewis & Clark Landing Boardwalk. Taste the Barefoot wines, or simply relax in the Miller Lite Beer Gardens overlooking the beautiful fountain and the Missouri River 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. 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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Taste of Omaha! 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 CenturyLink 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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