Event: Taste of St. Augustine
New Date: April 27th, 2025
Location: St. Augustine Amp!
Time: 11 am – 4 pmWe are looking forward to next year’s Taste of St. Augustine! Stay tuned for date announcement! April is a great time to visit St. Augustine! Those that live here for the winter are heading home and it’s before the summer beach crowds hit the town (and the humid hotter temperatures haven’t arrived yet either!) St. Augustine is a town with something for everyone: beaches, great food, history, quaint bed & breakfasts, great food, numerous art galleries, fishing, great food, outdoor sports, golf, great food, fun activities/attractions for kids and adults and did we mention great food? That’s why planning your St. Augustine trip to be here during the Taste of St. Augustine is such a great time – you get to sample the signature dishes of some of St. Augustine’s most delicious restaurants! Come to the Taste and enjoy the best that St. Augustine offers! Keep reading for more Taste details!
Come enjoy the great food and music! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite vendor to win the People’s Choice Award! And know that the proceeds from the Taste allow EPIC to continue offering mental health and substance use counseling in our community.
Everyone likes to eat! The Taste of St. Augustine highlights the culinary heritage and culture of St. Johns County by showcasing new restaurants and established favorites. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture!
When you first arrive at the Taste, you will be greeted with the sights, sounds and delectable aromas from an eclectic mix of St. Augustine restaurants – from the casual to the upscale. As you pay your $5 admission (children admitted free and free parking), you will receive a map which indicates the participating restaurants, their location at the Taste and the dish(es) they are serving. You will buy Taste Tickets at the event that are $1 each. Restaurants will charge between 1-5 tickets for their dish. This will allow you to make a plan for your culinary exploration!
There will be a FREE children’s area too! The children’s area will include fun activities such as face painting and arts/crafts!
There will be a free shuttle will be running from RB Hunt Elementary School to the Amphitheatre. Parking will also be available at the Elks Lodge (just south of Amphitheatre).
The Amphitheater does not allow dogs inside the venue.
Want to volunteer at the Taste or Race? Call us at 904.829-3295 for more information!
Bad Dog Mama | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ask anyone in the music scene about St. Augustine, Florida’s Bad Dog Mama and the answer will always be the same – they bring the house down. This female duo highlights the power of harmonies, percussive rhythm, and dynamic choice of song.
Chelsea Saddler plays guitar, and Lauren Gilliam plays bass, and the women alternate lead vocals. They are truly organic in their love for music and are masters at pulling in a crowd to their world of sound. Their body of original work seems as endless as their cover setlist, which includes artists from The Talking Heads, Prince, and Nancy Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Amy Winehouse, and The Killers.
Big Papa Fish | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We are excited to welcome back the high-energy trio, Big Papa Fish, this year! They deliver a refreshing take on the blues with their powerful original songs and new interpretations of beloved classics. Each member brings decades of experience: Ace Winn serves as the lead singer, bass player, and frontman; Marshall Baily is the talented guitarist; and Will Neal takes charge on drums. Together, they have performed with various acts across the U.S. and around the world.
