Family Fun

There is always something for everyone at the Taste of Kalamazoo!


Greatest Kazoo Duck RaceSaturday afternoon The Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo will be putting on the great Duck Race.

Special family programming occurs on Saturday afternoon from noon-3pm.   

Ice sculpting each day.

Kalamazoo's best chefs and festival patrons will have a "grill off" each day from 3-6pm.

Featuring juggler & comedian Tim Salsbury.

Plus music, face painting, pony rides, and much more!          

  • Admission to the Taste of Kalamazoo is FREE before 4pm, $5.00 from 4pm-7pm, and $8.00 after 7pm.

  • Gates open at 11:00am and close at 12:30am of Thursday night and 1:30am of Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Food and beverage tickets are priced at $.50 each with items ranging in price from $.50 to $4.00.

  • Children 12 years old and under attend for free.

  • The Taste of Kalamazoo is graciously hosted by the Kalamazoo Jaycees.