Taste of Los Gatos 2026

Taste of Los Gatos transforms downtown into a vibrant, pedestrian-only celebration of food, wine, shopping, music, and community.

Experience 27+ restaurants, 20 local wineries, live music, shopping, and family entertainment, all within one of the Bay Area's most charming and walkable downtowns.

Taste your way through downtown with a Tasting Wristband to discover why Los Gatos has become one of the Bay Area's premier culinary destinations.

A Tasting Wristband is your passport to Taste of Los Gatos' signature culinary experience, including one signature bite from each of 27+ participating restaurants. Stroll through downtown at your own pace, discover new favorites, revisit longtime local classics, and experience why Los Gatos has become one of the Bay Area's premier culinary destinations.

Choose between a Bites Wristband or the Bites & Wine Tasting Wristband to experience the festival's premier culinary offerings.

Tasting Wristbands have sold out before festival day in past years. Don't wait - purchase early to secure advance pricing while supplies last.

Festival admission is free. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music, the Family Fun Zone, shopping, the new "Vintage on Village" activation on Village Lane, community and business booths, and the festive downtown atmosphere.

Restaurant tastings and wine tastings require the purchase of a Tasting Wristband. Food, wine, craft beer, cider, mocktails, and additional menu items may also be purchased seperately throughout downtown.

Includes:

• One signature tasting from each participating Los Gatos restaurant
• Souvenir Taste of Los Gatos Tote

Includes:

• One signature tasting from each participating Los Gatos restaurant
• Wine tastings from approximately 20 local wineries
• One beverage ticket redeemable at the Chamber Tap Truck for a local craft beer, hard cider, or mocktail
• Souvenir stemless wine glass
• Souvenir Taste of Los Gatos Tote

Enjoy live music throughout downtown, featuring The Freshmakers on the Main Stage at Bean Avenue and Daze on the Green at North Santa Cruz Avenue & Main Street. Additional performers and the full entertainment schedule will be announced soon.

The Family Fun Zone is free and packed with fun for all ages, featuring carnival games and El Camino Health's "Togethering Heals" Outdoor Rock Climbing Wall.

One of downtown Los Gatos' most charming streets, Village Lane, will be closed to traffic and transformed into Vintage on Village, an inviting festival destination featuring live jazz music and a curated showcase of vintage and collectible Porsche automobiles. Guests with a Tasting Wristband can also enjoy restaurant and winery tastings in and around Village Lane.

Discover fun hands-on activities, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with local businesses and community organizations throughout the festival.

Purchase local craft beer, hard cider, and refreshing mocktails.

Recharge in a shaded lounge hosted by Good Samaritan Hospital featuring comfortable seating, energetic DJ music, and family-friendly activities.

Capture the memories with a complimentry editorial-style photo experience by Chamber member Auré Photobooth. Take home a keepsake photostrip and access your digital event gallery after the festival.

Support local businesses while discovering Los Gatos' award-winning restaurants, boutiques, tasting rooms, cafés, and specialty shops throughout downtown.

Two participating Los Gatos restaurants will be honored on the Main Stage with the 2026 Golden Spoon Distinction, in recognition of their outstanding culinary excellence, community engagement, and commitment to Taste of Los Gatos. Click here to nominate.

A Tasting Wristband is required to participate in the restaurant and wine tasting experience. Guests without a wristband may still purchase craft beer, hard cider, and mocktails from the Chamber Tap Truck, as well as food and beverages à la carte from participating downtown restaurants.

Festival admission is free, and everyone is welcome to enjoy live music, the Family Fun Zone, the new Vintage on Village experience, our complimentary Photo Booth, Good Samaritan's Feel the Beat Lounge, community and business booths, shopping, and the vibrant downtown festival atmosphere.

Guests with a Tasting Wristband may stroll the festival while enjoying their wine tastings in the official event glass. Craft beer, hard cider, and mocktails purchased from the Chamber Tap Truck may also be enjoyed throughout the outdoor festival. Alcoholic beverages purchased à la carte from participating restaurants must remain on the restaurant's premises.

The Bites Wristband includes:

• One signature tasting from each participating Los Gatos restaurant
• Souvenir Taste of Los Gatos tote

The Bites & Wine Tasting Wristband includes:

• Everything in the Bites Wristband
• Wine tastings from approximately 20 local wineries
• A beverage ticket redeemable for a local craft beer, hard cider, or mocktail at the Chamber Tap Truck
• Souvenir stemless wine glass
• Souvenir Taste of Los Gatos tote

Restaurant tastings are served inside participating downtown restaurants, each identified by a red Taste of Los Gatos flag.

Wine tastings are hosted by local wineries inside participating downtown shops, each identified by a blue Taste of Los Gatos flag.

Please note: Tastings are not served from outdoor booths.

Guests will receive a printed tasting map/program at check-in and can also access a digital map via QR code.

Check-in opens at 11:30 AM.

Purchase or pick up your Tasting Wristband at:

• Automobuild Breezeway | 100 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
• Old Town Los Gatos | 50 University Avenue
• Near Beyond Text Bookstore | 318 N. Santa Cruz Avenue

Please bring your Eventbrite confirmation (digital is fine) and a government-issued photo ID.

Guests purchasing the Bites & Wine Tasting Wristband must be 21 years of age or older and present valid identification.

The Chamber Tap Truck, located in front of Athleta (105 N. Santa Cruz Avenue), will be open from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Adults 21 and older may purchase tickets for local craft beer and hard cider. Mocktails are available for guests of all ages.

A government-issued photo ID is required to purchase beer or cider and receive a 21+ wristband.

Beer and cider ticket sales end at 4:00 PM, and all beverage tickets must be redeemed by 4:30 PM in accordance with ABC regulations.

Unredeemed tickets are non-refundable.

Beverage tickets or tokens from prior years or other events will not be accepted.

Absolutely. Festival admission is free for all ages.

Children who wish to participate in the restaurant tasting experience will need their own Bites Wristband.

Yes. The festival takes place on public streets and sidewalks throughout downtown Los Gatos. Guests using wheelchairs, mobility devices, or strollers are welcome.

Public parking is available throughout downtown Los Gatos. View public parking options here. Parking availability and time limits vary by location.

If you plan to enjoy alcoholic beverages, we encourage using a rideshare service or taxi.

Taste of Los Gatos is a rain-or-shine event.

No refunds are available.

Tasting Wristbands may be transferred to another guest for this event only by contacting the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce at 408-354-9300.

For everyone's protection, ticket resale posts on Chamber social media pages will be removed.

Portable restrooms are conveniently located at:

• Town Plaza Park
• Elm Street Parking Lot* (upper level, next to American Italian Deli)
• Corner of Bachman Avenue & North Santa Cruz Avenue*

*ADA-accessible portable restroom available