August 14, 2025

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Foods of Garden Grove Live (FOGG Live), returning Friday, September 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Green Park in Downtown Garden Grove. This popular tasting event brings together top local restaurants, live music at the Garden Amp, family activities, and a lively community atmosphere. Admission is free, with tickets required for food tastings.

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 16 tastings, exclusive appetizers, and lounge access for $75. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to redeem alcoholic beverage tickets.

To date, this year’s participating eateries include Los Sanchez, Sabroso! Mexican Grill, Apollo Burgers, Garlic and Chives, Barrio, Carolina’s Italian Restaurant, Phin Smith, Phuc Long, Smoke Queen BBQ, Loving Hut, Azteca Restaurant and Lounge, Urthly Vegan Market, and Nova Kitchen and Bar. Live music at the Garden Amp will headline the night with NO DUH, the nation’s top No Doubt tribute band, joined by REMIX to open the show for an unforgettable mix of music, good vibes, and neon lights. More restaurants will be announced in the coming weeks.

New to this year’s event, Art in the Dark is a blacklight-reactive street art and UV exhibit with interactive installations. Guests can also join in the fun by purchasing a seat in the inaugural FOGG Live Paint and Sip experience to create their own blacklight masterpiece. Paint and Sip tickets are $45 and available on the FOGG Live webpage. Also making its debut, the Glow Zone features oversized LED lawn games, glow booth carnival games, blacklight crafts, UV tattoos, and more, all glowing under vibrant blacklight.

The City is also seeking local food and beverage businesses to join the event. The first 30 eateries to register will receive a $150 stipend. The application deadline is Friday, September 5, 2025, and participation is limited to establishments that are part of the Foods of Garden Grove program. Interested vendors can email foodies@ggcity.org or call (714) 741-5000 or visit www.ggcity.org/fogglive to find the application and other details.

Foods of Garden Grove Live is part of the City’s Foods of Garden Grove initiative, which spotlights more than 150 restaurants representing the city’s cultural diversity. The initiative supports small businesses and offers a virtual food tour of Garden Grove’s vibrant dining scene, including Little Saigon, OC Koreatown, Latin eateries, and Michelin Guide honorees.

Get tickets, apply as a vendor, and see the latest event updates at www.ggcity.org/fogglive.