August 7, 2026

Following the success of last year’s event, the City of Garden Grove presents the 3rd annual Foods of Garden Grove Live. The tasting event returns to Downtown Garden Grove on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Green Park, 12732 Main St.

At Village Green Park, guests can sample a flavorful and varied selection of food and drinks from popular Garden Grove eateries and enjoy family-friendly activities. This year’s growing lineup features favorites like Smoke Queen BBQ, Carolina’s Italian Restaurant and Amarith Farmhouse, with additional restaurants to be announced in the coming weeks. Live music will take place nearby at the Garden Amp on Historic Main Street. Admission to the event and concert is free. Tickets for food tastings go on sale Monday, Aug. 17, at fogg.live.

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. For more information, visit ggcity.org/foodsofgardengrove.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses and organizations to support Foods of Garden Grove Live. Packages begin at $500 and offer benefits such as recognition on the FoGG Live website, event signage, social media promotion, advertisements in the event program and VIP tasting wristbands, depending on the sponsorship level. Custom sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, visit fogg.live/sponsorship or contact foodies@ggcity.org.

Visit fogg.live to view the free activities planned for Foods of Garden Grove Live, along with participating restaurant announcements, concert details and tasting ticket pricing.