The Taste of Newport

Celebrating its 21st spectacular year in 2009, the delicious mix of great food, drink, music and fun will attract over 75,000 people to Newport Center Drive at Fashion Island for the party of the year. The three-day food, wine and music festival proudly presented by Wells Fargo and hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday, September 18th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday, September 19th from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday, September 20th from Noon to 8:00pm. There will be FREE parking in the designated structures at the Santa Rosa entrance, as well as available valet service.

The Taste of Newport serves up culinary masterpieces from nearly 35 of Newport Beach's finest Restaurants, as well as 15 premium wineries from throughout California, ice cold brews and delicious cocktails. The restaurants are truly spectacular, offering everything from barbeque seared ahi and tiramisu to prime rib and crème brulee. Everyone is sure to find something pleasing to the palette-and a new restaurant to try after the Taste. Be sure to visit the Menus page.

"Nowhere else can you find an event that has the culinary and entertainment offerings like the Taste of Newport," commented Jeff Parker, Vice President for the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce (the event organizer). "With outstanding restaurants, the great backdrop of Newport Beach and world-class live entertainment, we have something for everyone. Thanks to a great cooperative efforts with our local restaurateurs, our Sponsors and many other valuable event partners, the Taste has become a landmark event."

In addition to all the great tastes at the event, some of the finest live musical acts to ever perform in Newport Beach have been featured on the Taste of Newport Sound Stage. Our 2009 Lineup will feature Sugar Ray, Train, and David Cook. Be sure to visit the Stage page for updates on this year's schedule. The Taste of Newport Sound Stage will run throughout all hours of the festival and all entertainment is FREE with the price of admission.

Please visit our Tickets page for complete information. Tickets purchased in advance will be offered at a discount. General Admission tickets will be $25 at the gate. Children under 8 will be admitted FREE. Be sure to visit participating restaurants for admission discount coupons good for discount coupons off gate admission. VIP Concert Tickets with up front reserved sectionseating will also be available this year.