An outdoor festival located on Wilson Boulevard between N. Randolph Street & N. Lincoln Street
Taste of Arlington is May 20th from 12(noon) - 6PM.
The VIP Pavilion will be open to VIP Lounge Pass holders from 11AM - 6PM.
General admission is free this year. Tickets are required to purchase beer, wine and Tastes. A VIP pass may be purchased for exclusive access to the lounge which will open at 11am--one hour prior to the festival. Enjoy a VIP happy hour from 11 AM to noon where we will be serving complimentary beer, wine and food provided by Earl's Sandwiches. The VIP lounge has a private bar to avoid long lines and comfortable seating to enjoy your Tastes with friends. VIP pass includes 1 Taste Ticket Book (10 Taste tickets) and 5 drink tickets. Tickets are required to purchase beer, wine and spirits from noon - 6 PM in the VIP Pavilion.
Tickets are not required for games in the KidZone. Entry into the BarkPark is subject to maintaining a safe capacity. Register your dog at the check-in area at Oakland Park. It is $15 cash/credit card for entry to the BarkPark that includes a Taste 2018 dog bandanna (as supplies last) and 1 Taste ticket.
Restaurants and food trucks will be offering Tastes for tasting tickets. Event organizers have recommended 1-2 tickets per taste but the actual tickets collected per taste is subject to the Restaurant or Food Truck's discretion the day of the event.
Avoid the Will Call lines by picking up your tickets early at one of our pop-up ticket booths at the Ballston Farmers Market May 17th from 3-7pm in Welburn Sq, and the Holiday Inn Ballston Parking lot May 18th from noon-7pm.
Tickets Before May 1st | Ticket Pricing May 1st - 19th | Ticket Pricing May 20th |
Book of 10 Taste Tickets: $40 | Book of 10 Taste Tickets: $45 | Book of 10 Taste Tickets: $50 |
Book of 5 Beer/Wine Tickets: $20 | Book of 5 Beer/Wine Tickets: $20 | Book of 5 Beer/Wine Tickets: $20 |
Beer/Wine Ticket: $6 | Beer/Wine Ticket: $6 | Beer/Wine Ticket: $6 |
Taste & Beer/Wine Ticket Bundle: $65 ** Includes 10 Taste tickets, 5 beer/wine tickets, 12 oz commemorative beer mug (only available for bundles purchased during early-bird pre-sale) | Taste & Beer/Wine Ticket Bundle: $75 ** Includes 10 Taste tickets, 5 beer/wine tickets, 12oz commemorative stadium cup | Taste & Beer/Wine Ticket Bundle: $85 ** Includes 10 Taste tickets, 5 beer/wine tickets, 12oz commemorative stadium cup (stadium cup available as supplies last) |
VIP Lounge Pass - MUST BE 21+: $95 * Includes 10 Tasting tickets, 5 beer/wine tickets, 12oz commemorative beer mug, VIP badge, 1 hour early access with complimentary beer/wine and appetizers from 11am-noon in VIP Lounge. *Tickets are required to purchase beer, wine and spirits from noon - 6 PM in the VIP Pavilion. | VIP Lounge Pass - MUST BE 21+: $105 * Includes 10 Tasting tickets, 5 beer/wine tickets, 12oz commemorative beer mug, VIP badge, 1 hour early access with complimentary beer/wine and appetizers from 11am-noon in VIP Lounge *Tickets are required to purchase beer, wine and spirits from noon - 6 PM in the VIP Pavilion. | VIP Lounge Pass - MUST BE 21+: $125 * Includes 10 Tasting tickets, 5 beer/wine tickets, 12oz commemorative beer mug (mug available as supplies last), VIP badge, 1 hour early access with complimentary beer/wine and appetizers from 11am-noon in VIP Lounge *Tickets are required to purchase beer, wine and spirits from noon - 6 PM in the VIP Pavilion. |
Taste of Arlington is a rain or shine event; ALL ticket purchases are nonrefundable. Tickets may only be purchased online until Saturday, May 19th at 7 pm. All same-day ticket purchases must be made in person at the ticket booths on May 20th.
PLEASE NOTE: Day of ticket purchases (May 20th) can only be made in person at the designated ticket areas.
PLEASE NOTE: All credit card transactions are subject to a convenience fee. Please click on each specific ticket items for specific details regarding the convenience fee break down.
Taste of Arlington is the biggest and best family-friendly, food+beer+music street festival in Northern Virginia!