Taste of the Town 2026

Pack your appetite and get ready for a culinary journey around the world at the Pasadena Chamber's annual Taste of the Town! This year's theme, Passport to Flavor, invites guests to explore a variety of delicious cuisines, signature dishes, and unique beverages from local restaurants and businesses—all in one unforgettable evening.

Enjoy live entertainment, an exciting live auction, shopping vendors, and endless opportunities to discover new favorites while supporting the Pasadena business community. No passport required—just bring your sense of adventure and prepare to taste flavors from around the world!

Tickets: You can purchase general admission & VIP tickets online here, by clicking the "Register Now" button above.  

Doors Open to the public at 5pm.  VIP ticket holders may enter at 4pm. Program & Live Auction start at 6pm.
High traffic hours are between 5:00pm - 6:30pm. 

Items Not Allowed: Food storage containers, ziploc bags, strollers or wagons.

Parking: General Admission ticket holders can park anywhere that is not coned off.  It is highly recommended that you access General Admission parking via the Luella Blvd. entrance to avoid unnecessary delays. VIP attendees should plan to arrive via the main Convention Center entrance. VIP attendees can follow signage to where it says VIP Parking and you will be let into a parking spot by an attendant.  You MUST have printed out your parking pass that you were emailed and place it on your dashboard to be admitted into VIP Parking.

Handicap parking will also be allowed in the VIP parking area.