Bethesda’s celebrated food and music festival, Taste of Bethesda, will return for its 32nd edition on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, will showcase over 40 restaurants alongside a lively entertainment lineup on four stages.
The festival, organized by Bethesda Urban Partnership, offers a chance to explore Bethesda’s rich culinary diversity while enjoying live music and family-friendly activities. “With over 40 participating restaurants and live entertainment, this event offers a unique opportunity to discover new dishes while supporting our local dining scene,” said Jeff Burton, Executive Director of Bethesda Urban Partnership.
Highlights from Taste of Bethesda 2023
The festival will take place across Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, and Del Ray avenues and includes a dedicated children’s area with arts and crafts. New participants this year include ala, Cubano’s, and Pho Viet USA, while returning favorites like Georgetown Cupcake, Benihana, and Spanish Diner will serve up crowd-pleasing dishes.
Entertainment Schedule:
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- St. Elmo Stage:
11:15 a.m. – Jay Byrd
1:45 p.m. – Eric Byrd Trio
- St. Elmo Stage:
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- Cordell Avenue Stage:
11:30 a.m. – Black Masala
2 p.m. – La Unica
- Cordell Avenue Stage:
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- Norfolk Avenue Stage:
11:15 a.m. – Max Rosado
1:45 p.m. – Eastern Standard Time
- Norfolk Avenue Stage:
- Veterans Park:
11 a.m. – Sara Jones
1:30 p.m. – Cole Larravide
Admission is free, with food, beer, and wine tickets available on-site in bundles of five for $10. The festival is located three blocks from the Bethesda Metro station, with ample parking in downtown public garages and free transportation via the Bethesda Circulator.
Taste of Bethesda is sponsored by Pella Mid-Atlantic Windows & Doors, Suburban Hospital, Amazon Fresh, The St. James, and MoCo 360.
For more information and a full list of participating restaurants, visit www.bethesda.org.
