The 16th Annual Taste of Huntington Beach will take place this year on Sunday, April 24th, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the HB Sports Complex. The event has become one of “Surf City’s” community traditions and is an exciting gathering featuring food, drink, live music, and fun. 
This year, Taste of Huntington Beach is presented by The Friends of the Children’s Library (FOTCL) and proceeds benefit the Children’s Department of the Huntington Beach Public Library.
Here’s a video highlighting last year’s event:
Tickets are available for purchase online at tastehb.com and in person at the Children’s Desk at the Huntington Beach Central Library. 
General Admission tickets are $70 and include four fun-filled hours of:
- Unlimited tastes of food from 50 of the best local eateries
- Sips from California and boutique wineries
- Samples from premium and craft breweries
- Live entertainment, silent auction and raffle
- Free parking at the HB Sports Complex
VIP tickets are $90 and include all the General Admission perks plus:
- An exclusive VIP reception from 11 a.m. – 12 noon
- Distinctive hors d’oeuvres and varieties of champagnes
- VIP tote bag, party plate and other special VIP giveaways
- 20-minute early entry into the main Taste tent
Reduced price General Admission and VIP tickets are available for bulk purchases (10 + tickets at one time) A Designated Driver General Admission Tickets is also available for purchase online. (must be 21+ to enter with a designated driver ticket). To purchase tickets for The Taste of Huntington Beach, click here.
Here is the latest list of participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries:
- 2nd Floor HB
- Avila’s El Ranchito
- Albertson’s/Vons Newland Center
- BLK
- Duke’s Huntington Beach
- Gallaghers
- Huntington Terrace
- Imola Restaurant and Bar
- Lazy Dog
- Lemonade Pacific City
- Lou’s Brews and BBW
- Market Broiler
- Rita’s Italian Ice
- Saint Marc Pub and Cafe
- Shades Restaurant/ Waterfront Beach Resort
- Simply Layered
- Slapfish
- Solita
- Red Table
- The Longboard
- Thunderburgerz
- Traditional Twist Bakery
- Ways and Means Oyster HouseWineries:
- Cholame Vineyards
- Christian Lazo Winery
- Graveyard Vineyards
- Pedroncelli Vineyards
- Pomar Junction
- San Marcos Creek Winery
- Wilson Creek Winery
- Breweries:
- Baja Brewing Co.
- Brewbakers
- Four Sons Brewing
- Firestone Walker
- Green Flash
- Merchant du Vin
- Sierra Nevada Brew Co.
- Non-alcoholic Beverage:
- Surf City Soda
- XS Energy Drinks
For more information about the 2016 Taste of Huntington Beach, visit their site at http://www.tasteofhb.com.
This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images and video are property of the Taste of HB.