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Taste of Gulf Breeze

October 4, 2024

Gulf Breeze Community Center | 800 Shoreline Drive

General Admission 6pm-9pm | VIP Entry 5pm

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What is Taste of Gulf Breeze?

Taste of Gulf Breeze, or "Taste" as we like to call it,  is an annual food festival hosted by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce. At Taste, you'll have the opportunity to sample from local restaurants, bars, caterers, bakeries, food trucks, and businesses! Our event features dozens of unique vendors handing out bite-sized samples of their menus and products for your party to try.

In addition to more food than is probably healthy to eat in one evening, you can enjoy dancing to tunes from a live DJ plus a special flash mob performance with First Dance Ballroom Studio!

This event is 21+ only with 100% I.D. check at the door.

General Admission begins at 6 pm and the party lasts until 9!

 

YOU get to choose who wins the Golden Spatula Awards! 

Each vendor will be competing for the coveted Golden Spatula Awards! After you sample from each booth, vote for your favorite appetizer, beverage, and dessert! You'll receive 3 color-coded chips upon check-in to place your votes on who you think should win.

Ticket Info- Tickets on sale in July!

VIP EXPERIENCE - COMING SOON!

A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold. VIP tickets include access to special VIP hour from 5pm-6pm, access to VIP room with seating and complimentary beer & wine.

VIP Tickets - Pricing Info to come

GENERAL ADMISSION - SALES OPEN JULY

General admission entry includes entry to the event beginning at 6pm and access to all main areas of event including tasting from all food vendors. 

General Admission Tickets - Pricing info to come

(plus applicable online fees)

Know before you go

WHERE IS IT? Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Bring your I.D. for proof that you are 21+, your email confirmation or printed ticket, OR the name on your ticket order. Plus! Bring your appetite 🙂

WHEN CAN WE GET IN? General admission is at 6pm. We will start scanning tickets at 5:40pm and hold you at the gate until 6pm. VIP Ticket holders may enter the event at 5pm, VIP Check in line will open at 4:45.

CAN WE GET TICKETS AT THE DOOR? No, we anticipate selling out tickets before the event.

WHERE DO WE PARK? Parking at the community center is open to guests. Once this lot fills up, we recommend parking at nearby lots located at Shoreline Park and the new turf field lot. Please follow all parking instructions and laws onsite.

WHERE DO I CHECK IN WHEN I GET THERE? Check in tables will be outside directly to the right of the front entrance of the community center. A NEW secondary check-in table will be located at the back entrance to the event near the entrance to Sunset Blvd.

WILL THERE BE SEATING AT THE EVENT? Yes! We have added limited seating areas for you to rest between booths.

HOW DO I VOTE FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE? Upon checking in, you will receive a small pouch with three, color-coded chips. To vote for your favorite appetizer, beverage, and dessert, simply drop your chips in the bucket at the booth serving your favorite samples. Red=apps, Blue=beverages, White=dessert. You'll have a cheat sheet on your event map.

WILL THERE BE A FLASH MOB AGAIN? Yes! We are pleased to welcome back First Dance Ballroom Studio for another, bigger, flash mob performance. Keep an eye out at 7pm as their dancers begin making their way to the staging area. Feel free to join in!

WHY ARE THERE NO GOODIE BAGS THIS YEAR? We noticed a lot of bags going to waste in previous years and with more vendors than ever before, we wanted to keep your hands free. We won't be handing out bags this year but you can still get maps at check-in and plenty of other swag, freebies, and yes, even bags, at our vendors' booths.

WHO IS ORGANIZING THIS EVENT? Us! The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber! We have a staff of 1 and a half people and a team of AMAZING volunteers who spend all year working to make this event a success. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office (850) 932-7888 on weekdays from 9am-4pm. Please note we will be onsite all day on Friday and unable to answer calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Taste of Gulf Breeze is a 21 and up ONLY event.  There is a 100% ID Check at entry.

 How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Questions can be asked by calling the Gulf Breeze Chamber office between 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday or by emailing admin@gulfbreezechamber.com. 

What's the refund policy?

All tickets are non-refundable.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Printed tickets are not required.  Event entry will be granted with a valid electronic confirmation on a phone/tablet or check in with ID matching your order. 

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Tickets are not transferrable.  Please call the Chamber office for assistance in case of an emergency.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

We understand life happens and plans change. Just be aware that we do check names upon check-in and that we will not allow duplicate attendees to check in to the event. 

Do I have to purchase tickets online?

All ticket sales will be processed online through Eventbrite. If you need assistance purchasing tickets, or if you would like to pay by cash or check, you may stop by our office at 3044 Gulf Breeze Parkway M-F 9am-4pm. To ensure a staff member is available to assist you promptly, we ask that you give us a call in advance (850) 932-7888.

Food Vendor Registration is OPEN!

You can contact Grace Carbaugh at (850) 932-7888 or at ceo@gulfbreezechamber.com with any questions. Or, download our Vendor FAQ page for more information!

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