Photographer: Heather Coit

The Rev. Ronald Baker, Sr, foreground right, of Urbana, fires up a grill with plenty of chicken as his nephew, Mike Harden, background left, of Champaign, prepares to serve a growing line of customers at the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Friday, June 11, 2010. The evening was especially important to Harden, as he was using the annual event to launch his brand-new business, Caribbean Grill. The fun continues today from 11a.m. until 9p.m. and on Sunday from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

From left, Courtney Clark, 18, of Champaign, Danalou Robinson, 14, of Savoy, and Johynn-A Evans, 14, of Champaign, join others on stage to perform as part of the Champaign-Urbana Area Project CUperStar entertainment at the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Friday, June 11, 2010. The variety show gave teens the chance to perform in the style of American Idol, where viewers vote on their favorite act. The fun continues today from 11a.m. until 9p.m. and on Sunday from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Artist Karl Jendry, of Monticello, puts away his acrylic paint after creating two performance art, or speed painting, pieces during the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Friday, June 11, 2010. Jendry, whose goal is to finish up to 25 paintings during the course of the three-day event, will paint at the top of every hour. The fun continues today from 11a.m. until 9p.m. and on Sunday from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Vidya Sinha 2 1/2, of Champaign, points her parents, Aditi Das, far left, and Saurabh Sinha, to the next desintation of choice as they tour the inflatable games area at the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana gets under way at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Friday, June 11, 2010. The fun continues today from 11a.m. until 9p.m. and on Sunday from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Carl Griffin, 4, of Urbana, dances through the mist machine one more time before joining his brother, Ty'Shawn Griffin, 5, Presley Griffin, far left, and friend, Courtney Taylor, background right, for more fun at the inflatable games area at the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Antaneice Sibley, 8, far right, of Urbana, joins her cousin, Zabrina Rose, 4, far left, of Champaign, and Ben Gavel, 7, of Philo, in coloring a mural for the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Reese Didier, 3, of Tolono, isn't sure about the long stretch of slide in front of her as she hangs onto her father, Josh Didier, during the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Families caught air and cooled off at the inflatable games area, provided by Action Inflatables Mega Events Inc. of White Heath. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Chad Dunn, of Recycled Rhythms, helps lead Logan Harris, 5, far left, and Kaitylyn Shackelford , 5, both of Champaign, through a free workshop where families learn how to create a Brazilian sound through recycled goods turned into percussion instruments during the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Bob Bohm, of Racine, Wisconsin, introduces his cockatoo, Thurston, to an audience during his magic show at the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Bohm later hosted "Survivor, The Family Game Show" on stage. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Isaiah Powell, 2, of Urbana, enjoys his new balloon as his brother, Devin Espeland , 10, left, prepares to play bags as their aunt, Amy Haynes, of Champaign, relaxes on a bench during the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.

Photographer: Heather Coit

Sisters Tiara Lussier, foreground, 8, and Malia Lussier, 5, of Champaign, cool off at the inflatable games area at the 40th Taste of Champaign-Urbana at West Side Park in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The event ends today and runs from 11a.m. until 6p.m.