# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We’re kicking off the Taylor Street Block Party series with a lineup that hits hard, moves fast, and sets the tone for our biggest season yet.

Headlining the night is none other than Mustard Plug, the legendary ska-punk band out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 1991, they’ve spent over three decades bringing their signature blend of punchy horns, upbeat rhythms, and infectious energy to stages around the world. From Warped Tour to international circuits across Europe, Japan, and beyond . Known for their high-energy live shows and feel-good chaos, Mustard Plug delivers the kind of set that turns a crowd into a full-on dance party.

Joining them is a stacked lineup of regional and local favorites:

Nectar – indie punk band from Champaign, Illinois
The Write Ups – A politically-driven, dirty ska band out of Flint, MI.
Sid Kingston – a dance, funk, hip hop, pop, reggae group from Chicago.
Popped Balloon – playful, punchy, and impossible not to move to
Hannah Kitt – raw, captivating songwriting 

This is more than a show, it’s the official launch of a season built on connection, creativity, and community. Expect live music, local vendors, drinks, and that unmistakable Taylor Street energy that brings people together.

As always, this event is free to the public on Taylor Street in the heart of Downtown Champaign.

Artisan vendor applications are open, find the form in the Taylor Street tab at soundbridgefoundation.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/taylor-street-block-party-season-opener-featuring-mustard-plug/200029922525455
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- **lat**: 40.11717
- **long**: -88.24232
- **full address**: Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG! being held?
  - **A:** Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG! takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG!?
  - **A:** Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG! is organized by Taylor Street Downtown Block Party Series.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Taylor Street Block Party Season Opener featuring MUSTARD PLUG! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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