Taste of Oceanside | Mainstreet Oceanside CA

PRESENTS

Stroll around downtown - or take the Taste Trolley - and

nibble tantalizing food samples along the way.

Add beer and wine to your ticket and sample local beer

and wine inside our downtown stores and offices.

FOOD TICKET ONLY (all ages): $45.00

FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMBO TICKET: $60.00

(includes beer and wine tasting - 21 years of age and older)

LIMITED TO 1000 TICKETS.

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT THREE YEARS IN A ROW!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

TASTE OF OCEANSIDE

Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5

Get ready for the highly anticipated return of Oceanside's beloved culinary event as the Taste of Oceanside celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Taste of Oceanside VIP Experience on Friday, October 4, and Taste of Oceanside on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Join us for a weekend filled with imaginative food, refreshing beverages, and live entertainment in the heart of downtown, and discover why Oceanside has earned a reputation as one of the region’s top foodie destinations.

Taste of Oceanside VIP Experience

Friday, October 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Oceanside Museum of Art

The festivities kick off on the evening of Friday, October 4, with the exclusive Taste of Oceanside VIP Experience at the Oceanside Museum of Art from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy bites from three special Oceanside guest chefs, sweets from two Downtown dessert shops, live music by Lea Love and Swells OC, and private access to upcoming exhibits in the art galleries. The VIP combo ticket also includes admission to Saturday's main event, ensuring a full weekend of gastronomic enjoyment.

Taste of Oceanside

Saturday, October 5 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Downtown Oceanside

On Saturday, October 5, from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, attendees will explore downtown Oceanside on foot or hop on the free ‘Taste Trolley’ to taste and sip their way through Oceanside’s exciting food and brew scene. For those 21 and older, the food and beverage combo ticket offers the chance to sample sips from the community’s vibrant craft breweries and wineries at participating stores and offices. With only 1,000 tickets available and the event selling out three years in a row, early ticket purchase is highly recommended.

TICKET PRICING

Ticket are available for purchase online only.

Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5
TASTE OF OCEANSIDE VIP EXPERIENCE

EARLY BIRD (through 8/10/24)
Friday Only: $90
Friday + Saturday: $150

ADVANCE (8/10/24 through 10/3/24)
Friday Only: $100
Friday + Saturday: $160

DAY OF (10/4/24)
Friday Only: $110
Friday + Saturday: $170

Saturday, October 5
TASTE OF OCEANSIDE

EARLY BIRD (through 8/10/24)
Adult food only: $40
Adult food + beverage (age 21+): $55
Child food only (age 12 and under): $10

ADVANCE (8/10/24 through 10/4/24)
Adult food only: $50
Adult food + beverage (age 21+): $65
Child food only (age 12 and under): $20

DAY OF (10/5/24)
Adult food only: $60
Adult food + beverage (age 21+): $75
Child food only (age 12 and under): $30

VIP TICKETS

TICKETS

A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will be donated to Lived Experiences. Founded in 2019, Lived Experiences is a grassroots nonprofit in Oceanside, California, committed to assisting underserved families through a variety of programs including a wellness center, mobile laundry, food pantry, and mentoring.

Taste of Oceanside will continue to promote zero waste in Oceanside by giving a commemorative spork and reusable tasting cup to each attendee. Provided by event sponsor Green Oceanside, the commemorative Taste of Oceanside spork and branded cup will eliminate the addition of over 20,000 plastic items to the landfill.

On Saturday, October 5, two TASTE TROLLEYS will be making a continuous loop throughout downtown.

Step on – step off.

It couldn't be easier to get your Taste of Oceanside!

(Trolleys are handicap accessible.)

Thank you to our Sponsors