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The Taste of Northwest Indiana is a three‑day, family‑friendly celebration of food, culture, music, and community—bringing together the very best restaurants, chefs, bakers, food trucks, and small businesses from across the region. Hosted at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville, this festival highlights the rich diversity and flavor of NWI while creating an inclusive space for families, youth, and local entrepreneurs.
Guests will enjoy:
Signature dishes from top NWI restaurants and food vendors
Live music, comedy, and entertainment
Celebrity Performance
A vibrant Kids Zone with activities for all ages
Sensory Friendly Kids Zone
Juniorprenuer Kids Vendors
Local artisans, boutiques, and community organizations
A welcoming environment designed to uplift Families/communities and showcase regional pride
July 3-5
Hidden Lake Park [ 6355 Broadway Merrillville Indiana
10am-10pm
Free Off-Street Parking
Security
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY THERE WILL BE A FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE PARK, SPONSORED BY ROSS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, ERIC A. BLACKMON SR, AND THE GREAT TOWN OF MERRILLVILLE.
A CLEAR BAG POLICY WILL BE IN PLACE
Visit: JAMZANDJOKES.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TO BE A VENDOR
The Taste of NWI is more than a festival—it’s a movement to unite Northwest Indiana through food, culture, and shared experience
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU!
The Taste of Northwest Indiana is a three‑day, family‑friendly celebration of food, culture, music, and community—bringing together the very best restaurants, chefs, bakers, food trucks, and small businesses from across the region. Hosted at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville, this festival highlights the rich diversity and flavor of NWI while creating an inclusive space for families, youth, and local entrepreneurs.
Guests will enjoy:
Signature dishes from top NWI restaurants and food vendors
Live music, comedy, and entertainment
Celebrity Performance
A vibrant Kids Zone with activities for all ages
Sensory Friendly Kids Zone
Juniorprenuer Kids Vendors
Local artisans, boutiques, and community organizations
A welcoming environment designed to uplift Families/communities and showcase regional pride
July 3-5
Hidden Lake Park [ 6355 Broadway Merrillville Indiana
10am-10pm
Free Off-Street Parking
Security
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY THERE WILL BE A FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE PARK, SPONSORED BY ROSS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE, ERIC A. BLACKMON SR, AND THE GREAT TOWN OF MERRILLVILLE.
A CLEAR BAG POLICY WILL BE IN PLACE
Visit: JAMZANDJOKES.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TO BE A VENDOR
The Taste of NWI is more than a festival—it’s a movement to unite Northwest Indiana through food, culture, and shared experience
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU!
Date & Time
July 3, 2026
10:00am - 10:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
07/04/2026, 07/05/2026
Location
Hidden Lake Park
6355 Broadway
Merrillville, IN
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