September 23, 2016

Taste of Bethesda Annual Food and Music Festival Set for Saturday, October 1


The Taste of Bethesda will take place on Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is located on Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in the heart of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle.

Five stages will showcase musical and cultural performances, and a children’s area will feature art and craft activities. Balloons and face painting will provide additional entertainment for young visitors. More than 45,000 attendees have enjoyed the Taste of Bethesda in previous years.

Several new restaurants who will join the lip-smacking food line-up this year are Duck Duck Goose, Fish Taco, Gold Leaf Bakery, Modern Market, Quincy’s and Tropical Smoothie CafĂ©. Returning favorites such as Georgetown Cupcake, Jaleo, Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar, Mussel Bar, Olazzo, Ruth’s Chris and many more will also be in attendance this year.

The sounds of 8 Ohms Band, Black Masala, Elikeh, Justin Jones (2016 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards Winner), Margot MacDonald, Oasis Island Sounds, Olivia Mancini and Verny Varela will fill Woodmont Triangle during Taste of Bethesda. The cultural music and dance stage will feature Coyaba, Furia Flamenca, Jayamangala, Lesole Dance Project and Teelin Irish Dance Company.

Read more about the event at www.bethesda.org/bethesda/taste-bethesda