Taste of Bethesda returns on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 11am-4pm and will bring more than 50 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle.  Produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, downtown Bethesda’s famous food and music festival celebrates 27 years of diverse and delectable cuisine offered by Bethesda’s local restaurant community.

Taste of Bethesda is located on Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in the heart of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle.  Five stages showcase musical and cultural performances, and a children’s area featuring art and craft activities, balloons and face painting will provide additional entertainment for young visitors.  More than 45,000 attendees enjoy Taste of Bethesda each year.

As downtown Bethesda continues to grow, several new restaurants will debut at Taste of Bethesda this year: Duck Duck Goose, Fish Taco, Gold Leaf Bakery, Modern Market, Quincy’s and Tropical Smoothie Café. Returning favorites such as Jaleo, Olazzo, Georgetown Cupcake, Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar, Mussel Bar, Ruth’s Chris and many more will also be in attendance this year.