Gastrofest 2019
Gastrofest is a one-day local food festival with ticketed workshops and activities showcasing the best tastes of Jacksonville and Florida's First Coast. This culinary celebration of our local food scene draws a wide audience from across Northeast Florida, highlighting an array of participants, including chefs, breweries, authors, artisans and more. Gastrofest is presented by GastroJax Inc., a non-profit organization created to foster and preserve local cuisine by educating the public about local food and beverage sources, local restaurants and North Florida fare.
Features include a Kid’s Fun Zone, a Special Events Tent and a movement to make Gastrofest Greener! (Think: Bring your own fork, arrive by public transportation, recycle while there and use hashtag #GreeningGastrofest for a chance to win prizes!
Gastrofest is a family-friendly, pet-friendly, cash-only food and drink festival.
Be sure to bring cash to purchase tastings!
Date: March 23, 2019 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Location: Friendship Fountain | 1015 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Admission:
FREE admission to festival.
Tastings are $1-3 dollars per sampling.
Event website: gastrojax.org
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