Mark your calendar for The Taste Northwest returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, June 30 – July 2, 2023. The South Sound’s ultimate food fest is free, and celebrates local and international cuisine. So many delicious tastes to savor and drinks to sip that you should grab your friends take it in,
The Taste NW is more than just food – the event features 150 + food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment and comedy, local chef cook-off battles and activities for all ages.
- 60+ 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
- Live Entertainment & Comedy! Enjoy live performances from local artists on several stages including in the Grandstand (Main Stage sponsored by Toyota). NEW THIS YEAR – Comedy Stage presented Tacoma Comedy Club featuring 20 shows
- Beer Gardens & Tastings! Discover new flavors and enjoy beer, cider, wine or specialty cocktails at five beer garden and pub locations. Taste through a selection of four hand-selected tequilas in our “tequila tent” inside the Mainstage Bar. Enjoy a large selection of beer and cider from some of the Pacific Northwest’s best craft breweries and cideries
- The Square! Make memories in the Square with activities for all ages. This indoor carnival will feature rides, a jump zone, axe throwing, rock climbing and more (Presented by Merry Makers)
- Experience Packages! Event admission is FREE, but you can save big, by purchasing exclusive tasting, parking and activity packages online, in advance
- The Taste Cooks! Don’t miss our Taste Cooks as they stir up some friendly competition with unique food creations and demonstrations. NEW THIS YEAR – Singing Chef Show: Join Chef Chantel Jackson for a culinary experience featuring tasty recipes and songs to match (Presented by Albert Lee Appliance and Fred Meyer)
- Shopping! Find unique products from specialty partners at this one-of-a-kind marketplace
- Murals Live! This live art event celebrates the vibrant South Sound artistic community, creating an unforgettable experience that ignites the imagination and fosters an appreciation for the transformative power of art
- Special Events (limited quantity, must be purchased in advance)!
Sip & Graze – Friday, June 30, 3 pm
Create your own charcuterie board! This expertly-led class will teach you how to design and plate a dazzling charcuterie board – from cheese styling and slicing to fun food pairings.
Boozy Bouquets – Sunday, July 2, 2 pm
Learn how to design your own floral arrangement while enjoying a charcuterie snack and a glass of wine.
For more information, visit www.thetastenw.com