The Taste Northwest
![The South Sound’s Ultimate Food & Music Fest]()
The South Sound’s Ultimate Food & Music Fest
June 28-30
FREE ADMISSION
Days Until The Taste NW Starts:
BUY A PACKAGEIndulge In The Flavors!
The Taste NW is more than just a celebration of food - it's a melting pot of local and international cuisine, showcasing the best of what the South Sound has to offer. This FREE event features 150+ food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment and comedy, local chef cook-off battles, outdoor beer gardens, rides and activities in The Square & more!
June 28 - 30
11am - 9pm
Last entry at 8:00pm
Great Food, Live Music & Fun Activities
Are you ready for a food and entertainment experience like no other? With diverse food offerings, live entertainment, beer and cider tastings, a margarita bar and activities in The Square, there's fun for the whole family!
70+ Food Vendors
Experience a world of flavors showcasing local and international cuisine. Plus, many vendors will be offering $5 tastes so you can sample your way through the event.View Vendors
Live Music & Comedy
Feel the energy with live performances from local artists. Comedy Stage presented Tacoma Comedy Club featuring 20 shows.View Schedule
Beer Gardens & Tastings
Discover new flavors and enjoy beer, cider, wine or specialty cocktails at five beer garden and pub locations.View Locations
Rides
Squeal and thrill on 10 rides, including Sinbad, Scooters, Zero Gravity, Dragon Wagon and more!View Rides
The Taste Cooks!
Hosted by Rachel Belle
Presented by Albert Lee Appliance
Don’t miss our Taste Cooks as local chefs stir up some friendly competition with unique food creations and demonstrations. NEW THIS YEAR - Celebrity Chef Kitchen.View Schedule
Shop The Taste
Find unique products from specialty partners at this one-of-a-kind marketplace.View Shopping
Experience Packages
Admission is FREE, but you can elevate your visit to The Taste with experience packages that include food and drink credit, tequila tastings, activity Fun Cards and more!
Celebrity Chef Kitchen
Come enjoy a demo style cooking class with Danielle Kartes of Rustic Joyful Food! Danielle is a cookbook author and culinary maven local to the South Sound!
The Square
Presented by BECU
Make memories with activities for all ages. This indoor carnival will feature rides, jump zone, axe throwing, rock climbing and more!
Parking
You'll find PLENTY of event parking in the Gold, Blue and Red Lots.
Daily General Parking: $20
Daily Premium Parking: $35 (VIP/Lot B Parking)
Discover The Taste
![Brew Park Stage]()
Brew Park Stage
Enjoy live music inside Brew Park for those 21 and older.
![The Main Stage]()
The Main Stage
Check out live music by great bands FREE to all event attendees.
![Axe Throwing]()
Axe Throwing
How are your axe throwing skills? Give it a try at the Taste NW!
![Chef Battles at The Taste Cooks!]()
Chef Battles at The Taste Cooks!
Presented by Albert Lee Appliance
Watch local chefs showcase their skills and compete in cook-offs!![Putt Putt Golf Course]()
Putt Putt Golf Course
Each hole and every putt cranks up the friendly competition!
![Tacoma Comedy Club Stage]()
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage
Get your laughs in with daily shows from local comedians.
![Virtual Reality Gaming]()
Virtual Reality Gaming
Escape the ordinary and dive into the vibrant world of the Taste NW with immersive virtual reality game.
![Celebrity Chef Kitchen]()
Celebrity Chef Kitchen
Come enjoy a demo style cooking class with Danielle Kartes of Rustic Joyful Food!
![Taste NW Food Drive]()
Taste NW Food Drive
June 28-30
![The Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop]()
The Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop
Glass show to go!
