A Taste of Edmonds
Summertime in Edmonds is not complete without our annual celebration: A Taste of Edmonds. In its thirty-third year, A Taste of Edmonds is at its best yet. Join Edmonds’ best summer party, August 14-16. Located at the Civic Playfield, vendors, music, food, and crafts come together to show off what Edmonds has to offer. Young and old will gather around to enjoy the festivities planned this year. This event is ranked in the top 100 North American Festivals and is not one to miss!
Entering from the west, arts and crafts booths form a tunnel of creativity as you enter into the festival. All of these can be found between the police department and the track along 6th Avenue. As you make your way along the path, the food and smells come to life. The majority of the track has food vendors on both sides. More booths can be found along the north side of the track, and the Kid Zone is closest to 7th Avenue, along the east side of the track.
Performances will take place on three stages with an eclectic mix of music to make the mood and setting of this event absolutely fantastic. The lineup includes classical guitar, Memphis blues, classic rock, Americana, Mariachi, country, salsa, and barbershop harmony — something for everyone. New artists, combined with favorites from previous years, promise to create a full weekend of great shows.
For adults, listen to music and enjoy a leisurely afternoon or dance the night away while visiting the beer and wine gardens. Why have to pick just one? At the beer garden, expect a more lively crowd and high-energy rock mix of music to pull you right out of your seats. The beer garden is tucked between the tennis courts and the Boys & Girls Club. The wine garden may be a bit more relaxed and is far enough from the Main Stage to share conversations about wine. Three wineries are represented in the garden, while a VIP area offers select premium wines. A full list of wine choices can be found online. If you are interested in visiting the wine garden, it is near 6th Avenue, just down from the track.
Edmonds is a town filled with the love of art and included in this art is food. Vendors from near and far gather to present their culinary expertise through their beautiful and delicious food creations. Restaurants well-known throughout Edmonds, and some you may not be familiar with, will offer Taste of Edmonds specialties just for the event. Choose from a variety of cuisine — traditional fair food, American, Italian and Mediterranean, to name a few — to satisfy those taste buds. And remember to follow the Taste Off. Vendors engage in fierce competition to take home the prize for best main dish, side dish and dessert.
For the young children in your family, the Kid Zone will keep them entertained for the day. Kids can try rock wall climbing, pony rides, visit kids booths and a kids music stage that features shows from reptiles to kids’ karaoke. These events can all be found on the track near 7th Avenue. Treat the kids to summer fun at this family event.
The arts and crafts booths give our local artists a time to shine. Not like your typical fairs, you will see some of the most unique and fantastic handmade creations. Supporting these local artists is one of the greatest parts about sharing with these talented individuals. Knowing that you have a one of a kind object that was not mass produced in a factory is special, and makes a perfect gift. Some of the art is found in food with creative cooking, crafting, clothing and décor options. The many talents on display round out this special weekend event. Remember this summer by buying a unique item for someone special, or for the home, and support a local artist.
A Taste of Edmonds offers the perfect event for end-of-summer fun. Bring your family, gather your friends, and go to the fest to enjoy a night of summer food, crafts, music and more. With the beautiful summer sun and the cool Edmonds breeze, there is no reason to miss this award-winning, family-friendly event — right in our own backyard.
Event hours are Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrance fee is $4 per day. Children under 12 are admitted free. Follow the event on Facebook, www.facebook.com, for festival updates, schedule changes, and fun status updates. For more information, including a full music lineup, event layout, directions, vendor choices and more, visit atoeedmonds.homestead.com.
