Taste of Boynton - 2026

Local restaurants are invited to showcase their diverse and delectable flavors that makes Boynton Beach's food scene truly exceptional.  Showcase your culinary expertise to a captivated audience eager to explore new tastes. Your restaurant will be featured as a culinary highlight of the festival. You will also be listed in our Boynton Beach annual restaurant guide, included in the award winning Taste of Boynton promo and recap video, the City of Boynton Beach's website, City of Boynton Beach's social media, your logo on all marketing materials as well as being announced on stage. 

 

We will have an awards element to the event this year, and the attendees will be able to vote for the "Best Bite" and "Best Sip" of the year, good luck!

 

*Restaurants will be required to provide 1,000 sampling size bites of ONE item, attendees will be given a sampling ticket to obtain samples at the event. This will be for ticketed tasting participants only in a restircted access area.*

 

• All businesses need to bring a copy of their food service license and have it with them on-site for the duration of the event. If your food service license is not standing, you have the ability to pay for it on-site with the inspector.
• All businesses need to provide 3 bus containers or small aluminum pans (1 soapy, 1 clean, 1 sanitize with test strips
• All businesses need to provide a food thermometer (cold: 41 or colder, hot: 135 or hotter)
• You will need to provide all food items, serving plates, napkins, and utensils needed to consume the samples.
• Businesses are able to provide alcohol samples if interested, but must have liquor coverage listed on their Certificate of Liability Insurance. 

Outside of general food handling, this is what the inspector will be looking for. The full inspection list is attached to this application for your reference.

 

The City will provide:

• One 10x10 tent for each restaurant 
• 2, 6 foot tables with table cloths
• 2 Chaffing dishes with sternos & lids
• 2 shelf access in a warming cabinet
• 1 cooler with ice
• 1, 5-gallon potable water jugs
• 1, 2-gallon water jug with valve, soap and water and a basin to catch water, paper towels - Handwashing setup
• Garbage bins with covers

Eligible Vendors - including, but not limited to: food/drink related, food/drink experiences, wood carvings, home décor, miscellaneous, etc.  

 

Ineligible Vendors - including, but not limited to: jewelry, skincare/makeup, clothing, children's toys, children's crafts, applications from businesses that provide services (medical professionals, home improvement services, personal services, children’s activities, etc.) will not be accepted. Interested parties that fall within the service provider category should see the sponsorship packet for ways to participate at the event.

Discover the Flavors of Boynton Beach at the third-annual Food and Wine Festival! Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, drinks, and live music at Boynton Beach's second-annual food and wine festival. Sample the culinary delights and diverse flavors of the City's finest restaurants while enjoying the company of your community. Our goal is to showcase the amazing food culture of Boynton Beach, and we're expecting about 3,000 attendees. In addition to the mouth watering food and drinks, we have a lineup of talented musicians who will provide live entertainment throughout the event. For those who enjoy shopping, we have a variety of artisan vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry to unique home decor. Admission to the event is free, but we're offering tickets for the Grand Tasting VIP section, where you can sample dishes from 20 featured Boynton Beach restaurants. Don't miss out on this exciting event and reserve your spot now! Come and experience the flavors and culture of Boynton Beach at our second-annual food and wine festival. We can't wait to see you there!