September 23, 2026

With 30 participating food and beverage vendors, the 2026 Foods of Garden Grove Live will feature its largest lineup to date. The third annual event returns Friday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Village Green Park, 12732 Main St., in Downtown Garden Grove.

Guests can also enjoy live music at the Garden Amp, interactive neon glow-art installations and family-friendly activities. Admission to the event and concert is free. Tasting packages are required for food and beverage samples.

The record lineup includes the following participating food and beverage vendors:

• Amarith Farmhouse
• Azteca Restaurant & Lounge
• Barrio
• Brother’s Products
• Carolina’s Italian Restaurant
• Cho Tam Bien
• Chubbi Tea Shoppe
• Claws and Cream
• Ep Juicery
• Estrella de Mexicali & EDM Catering
• FireFly Burger
• Garden Amp
• Hello Cafe & Bakery
• Henry’s Bar & Grill
• Jack’s Bakery & Eatery
• Jerusalem Roastery
• Junbi Matcha & Tea
• Luv Fish & Thai Food
• Mornings Coffee GG
• NOVA Kitchen & Bar
• OniGuru
• Pho Redbo
• Phuc Long
• Sabroso
• Sawoey Thai Cuisine
• Shawarma House
• Smoke Queen BBQ
• Tomy’s Fast-N-Fresh Burger
• tsun scoops
• Urban Punjab - The Royal Kitchen

Guests can choose from several tasting options, with each ticket valid for one tasting or $3 off a favorite drink. Choices include the Fun Pack with 5 tastings for $15, the Foodie Pack with 10 tastings for $30, and the Family Pack with 20 tastings for $45. The VIP Lounge Pack offers 15 tastings, 2 VIP drink tickets, VIP exclusive merch, and lounge access for $75. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to redeem alcoholic beverage tickets. Specialty non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.

Live music at the Garden Amp will feature Your Mom’s Band, the New Originals and DJ Jason Bee. Returning attractions include Art in the Dark, a blacklight-reactive street art and UV exhibit with interactive installations, and the Glow Zone, featuring oversized LED lawn games, glow booth carnival games, blacklight crafts, UV tattoos and more.

The Foods of Garden Grove Live event is part of the City’s year-round Foods of Garden Grove initiative, which showcases more than 100 select food and drink establishments. Designed to support small businesses, the initiative offers a virtual tour through Garden Grove’s vibrant ethnic enclaves, including Little Saigon, OC Koreatown, Latin eateries, and Michelin Guide honorees.

Get tickets, view the event map and see the latest event updates at fogg.live.