Taste of Los Gatos 2025
Event Information Deck for Restaurants
LC
by Los Gatos Chamber
Event Overview
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Date:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
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Time:
12 PM to 5 PM
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Location:
Downtown Los Gatos
Closure of N. Santa Cruz Ave.
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Event Production:
LG Chamber Team
in collaboration with LGFW Group
LGFW Co-Chairs
Teri Hope & Deena Elkassed
2025 Goals
Elevate
Showcase local flavors, draw new diners, and expand LG's food-and-wine renown
1,000
Tasting Participants
Up from last year's 800
3,500
Festival Attendees
Up from last year's 2,800+
25+
Participating Restaurants
Showcasing impressive small bites
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Participating Merchants
Offering tastes from local wineries
Event Highlights
Street Closure
Safe, strollable experience
Tasting Wristband
Bites @ Restaurants; Wine Tasting @ Merchants
Live Music
Main stage in center & other music acts spread around event including Old Town
Celebrity Chef
Potential appearance & Golden Spoon Award
Vibrant Decor
Celebrating the tapestry of flavors that are part of the Los Gatos culinary scene.
Family Activity Zone
Outdoor Climbing Wall sponsored by El Camino Health & family-friendly games
Rest & Relax Tent
Good Sam sponsored Tented seating at Town Plaza Park for attendees to rest
Local Booths
Curated selection of business & nonprofit booths offering swag, prize entries etc.
Way-finding
Improved maps and flags for tasting locations
Attendee Options
Festival Entry
Free for all to enjoy
Live music, Rock Wall, fun activities, booths
"Bites + Libations" Wristband
$95 pre-event
($120 day-of)
"Bites Only" Wristband
$75 pre-event
($100 day-of)
Participant Overview
Who Can Participate?
LG restaurants and wineries, plus Chamber members in the hospitality industry.
Complimentary Marketing & Advertising
Maximize print & digital marketing by signing up ASAP.
Bonus Benefit
$300 stipend for Chamber member restaurants. Not a member? Ideal time to join: $425 dues include many year-round benefits. Wineries contact us for details.
On-Site Sales
Sell additional grab-and-go food and beverages per takeout regulations.
Collaboration
Opportunities for guest hospitality business to pop up at host restaurant's parklet within the street closure.
Participant Requirements
Provide 1,000 Bites
Bite-sized tastings. Quality over size. Wineries contact us for serving requirements.
Alcohol Sampling ONLY at Merchants
Restaurants may NOT provide alcohol tastings or pairings.
Check Wristbands
MUST visually confirm wristband before providing sample. Send attendees without bands to the Chamber check-in tables.
Create Your Tasting Setup
Provide an appealing tasting table or setup inside your business or on your parklet. Consider festive cultural decor if relevant.
Sign Up NOW
To maximize free marketing & help build event excitement.
Social Media Promotion
It's a team sport! You agree to use our digital marketing kit & invite @losgatoschamber and @visitlosgatos to collaborate.
Scan to Sign Up
for maximum free promotion
Contact Information
LG Food & Wine Group Co-Chairs
Teri Hope (408) 348-7766
Deena Elkassed (703) 283-4836