Great Food, Live Music & Fun Activities

he 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, activities in The Square & more!

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!

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.

BEER GARDENS, TASTINGS & MORE
Discover new flavors and enjoy beer, cider, wine or specialty cocktails at five beer garden and pub locations.

THE SQUARE
Make memories with activities for all ages. This indoor carnival will feature rides, jump zone, axe throwing, rock climbing and more!

THE TASTE COOKS!
Don’t miss our Taste Cooks as local chefs stir up some friendly competition with unique food creations and demonstrations.

PAVILION MARKETPLACE
Find unique products from specialty partners at this one-of-a-kind marketplace.

Entertainment Schedule:

12:00 PM
Andrew Rivers
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

12:00 PM
Chef Battle
The Taste Cooks! Stage

12:00 PM
Michael Powers & Ronnie Bishop
Brew Park Stage

12:15 PM
BoyToy
The Main Stage

1:00 PM
Susan Rice
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

1:00 PM
The Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop
Near the Extreme Scream

1:30 PM
Chef Battle
The Taste Cooks! Stage

1:45 PM
Taylor Made
Brew Park Stage

2:00 PM
Casey McLain
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

2:00 PM
Radio 80
The Main Stage

3:00 PM
Chef Battle
The Taste Cooks! Stage

3:00 PM
Rachel Aflleje
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

3:30 PM
Alex Duncan & the Jumbalassy Experience
Brew Park Stage

3:45 PM
Chapter 5
The Main Stage

4:00 PM
Monica Nevi
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

4:15 PM
Adam Tiller
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

4:30 PM
Chef Battle
The Taste Cooks! Stage

5:00 PM
Kermet Apio
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

5:15 PM
Platinum Spandex
Brew Park Stage

5:30 PM
Oncore
The Main Stage

6:00 PM
Brad Upton
Tacoma Comedy Club Stage

6:00 PM
Chef Battle
The Taste Cooks! Stage

7:00 PM
Groove Nation
Brew Park Stage

7:15 PM
Readymade Family
The Main Stage