The Taste of St. Augustine

Explore St. Augustines culinary world from casual to upscale and support a good cause!

29th Annual ?The Taste of St. Augustine? and Race to the Taste!

Event date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 11 a.m. -4 p.m.

St. Augustine's premier food festival is back and celebrating its 29th Anniversary! The annual Taste of St. Augustine will occur on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m., at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South.

This signature food festival serves exciting "tastes" from St. Augustine's favorite restaurants and food trucks.

Restaurants will compete for the prestigious TOStA (Taste of St. Augustine) awards, with categories including Best Family Dining, Best Ethnic, Best Upscale, Best Dessert, and the ever-popular "People's Choice" voted on by patrons of the event. As in years past, this event includes an accompanying music festival designed to showcase great music and culinary fare. This year's lineup consists of the following: 

Large Kid Zone ares with special guest!

Live Music 

11:30 to 1:30 Big Papa Fish
2:00 to 4:00  Bad Dog Mama

Over 20 Restaurants and Food Trucks

A 360 photo booth

San Sabastian Winery and beer on Tap!

Back by popular demand is "The Race to the Taste"- A 5K run/walk starting and ending at the Amphitheatre, with the course going through Anastasia State Park and surrounding neighborhoods. 

"The Race to the Taste" is the only 5K in St. Augustine tied to an extraordinary culinary event. Registered runners receive two free admissions into "The Taste of St. Augustine." "The Race" will begin at 10:30 a.m., allowing plenty of time to enjoy the Taste. For more information on "The Race" and to register, visit www.racetothetaste.org. 

Proceeds from "The Taste" and "The Race" will benefit EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, a nonprofit serving St. Johns County families since 1973! Call (904) 829-3295 or visit EPIC Behavioral Healthcare | EPIC Events (epicbh.org) for more information, including vendors and sponsors. 

Regular Admission to the Taste  is $10 and children 12 and under are free.

To get food from vendors you will Purchase Taste Tickets
for $1.00 each Restaurants Charge 1-8 Tickets Per Dish

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