Taste of Downtown

Taste of Downtown

Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Restaurant & Pub Crawl)
Concert: 3:30 - 5:30 PM at City Plaza

Overview

Get ready to savor the best of Chico! Taste of Downtown returns with a full day of incredible bites, refreshing sips, and live local music throughout the heart of Downtown Chico. With more than 25 restaurants, breweries, and pubs offering exclusive "bites & sips," this is a can't-miss opportunity to sample signature dishes and beverages from Chico's vibrant food and drink scene.

Attendees can stroll through downtown from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, enjoying flavorful offerings and live performances from local musicians along the way. The day culminates with a free, family-friendly concert at City Plaza from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

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Event Highlights

• 25+ participating downtown restaurants, breweries, and pubs
• Live music throughout the event
• Free City Plaza concert from 3:30 – 5:30 PM
• All ages welcome

Browse the 2026 Event Guide

2026 Participating Businesses

Check out the businesses currently confirmed for the 2026 Taste of Downtown!

• Ali Baba
• Argus Bar + Patio
• Beer Lobo
• B Street Public House
• Bella's Sports Pub
• Brooklyn Bagel Works
• Burgers and Brew
• Celestino's NY Pizza
• Chico Natural Foods Co-Op
• Gogi's Cafe
• Great State Coffee Company
• Insomnia Cookies
• Juice Unwind Caribbean Barbeque
• La Perla Taqueria Mexican Grill
• Live Life Juice Co
• Madison Bear Garden
• Main Street Donuts
• Mas Amor
• Monkey Bowls
• Naked Lounge
• Parkside Taphouse
• Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy
• Sicilian Cafe
• Stoble Coffee
• Sweet Chico Confections & Gelato
• The Allies Pub
• Tres Hombres Restaurant & Bar
• Upper Crust Bakery
• Woodstock's Pizza

More information coming soon! Additional participating businesses will be added as confirmations are received.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an essential role in making Downtown Chico events possible! From helping with setup and logistics to greeting guests and supporting activities, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference in your community.

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Have questions? Contact us at dcba@downtownchico.com or call (530) 345-6500 for more information.

Contact

Organizer: Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA)
Events & Promotions Manager: Megan Gaddis
Welcome Center: 338 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 345-6500
Email: events@downtownchico.com

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