Large Food Festival Slated For This Weekend In Hartford

HARTFORD, CT — Downtown Hartford will be teeming with live music and an eclectic variety of local cuisine by restaurateurs in the region as the city welcomes back “Hartford Taste” on Friday and Saturday.

Presented by The Hartford, the 2025 edition will be on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, on Pratt and Trumbull streets.

It will feature more than 35 restaurants, 30 musical acts, live visual arts, and a brand-new cultural stage experience called “The Kitchen Table – Good Food & Good Conversation.”

That is where chefs, mixologists, and creatives will share live demonstrations, storytelling, and interactive dialogue about what food and culture mean in Hartford today.

The Hartford is the presenting sponsor for the third year in a row and will continue to cover all vendor fees, allowing restaurants and food businesses to participate at no cost.

“We are excited to continue our support of Hartford Taste and celebrate the remarkable businesses that enrich our local food, art, and music experience,” said The Hartford’s Head of Small Business Sales and Distribution, Lynn Kennedy.

“At The Hartford, we insure more than 1 million small businesses and actively seek opportunities to support small business success, such as covering all vendor fees to make is easier for restaurants and food businesses to participate and have exposure to more potential customers.”

Hartford Taste is a free and accessible event, with guests purchasing “Taste Tickets” to enjoy the food.

In just three years, proceeds have resulted in nearly $100,000 being donated to Connecticut Foodshare and.

“Hartford Taste embodies the spirit of our Capital City, showcasing the talents and the small business community that foster economic development in our region,” said Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam.

“Hartford Taste isn’t just a festival—it’s an economic engine and a creative showcase,” added Marc Sherer, the event’s founder.

“We’ve built something that’s both high-energy and high-impact, and we’re proud to continue growing this celebration of our city.”

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