Taste of the Seaport, Lower Manhattan’s beloved waterfront culinary and community festival, celebrates its 15th year on Saturday, October 25 from 12-5 p.m. This dynamic event brings together an all-star lineup of more than 50 of the city’s top restaurants and small businesses, live music performances headlined by Timmy Skelly, and free KidZone activities for all ages.
Taking place along the East River on Piers 16 and 17, the food and community festival is both a neighborhood celebration and the primary annual fundraiser for two of LowerMan hattan’s public schools: Spruce Street School (PS 397) and Peck Slip School (PS 343).
Food & Drink Vendors
Tastes from over 50 A-list, acclaimed chefs and neighborhood culinary gems will be available. Highlights include Chef Andrew Carmellini’s Italian chophouse Carne Mare, the legendary Delmonico’s, Chef John Fraser’s modern French brasserie La Marchande, Helene Henderson’s fresh and seasonal Malibu Farm, Jean-George Vongerichten’s lauded The Fulton and T. Brasserie, and New York City’s only Australian Pub, Old Mates Pub, among many others. Peck Slip Social, from Taste of the Seaport founders Alex Davis and Learan Kahanov, will run the main bar. Guests will also experience a unique sampling activation from Casamigos.
Live Music and Entertainment
Local and emerging artists will play throughout the day, culminating with headliner Timmy Skelly. Guests will hear wide ranging sounds and performances, including song and dance, acapella, choirs, and more.
KidZone
A free KidZone with creative, interactive programming designed for younger guests takes place throughout Pier 16. Activities include pasta classes from Eataly, an educational experience from Spoons Across America dedicated to teaching children about healthy eating, a Complete Playground pop up, balloon animals, and much more.
Early Bird Tickets are now available with packages starting at $60 per person or a bundle of four tickets for $200. Each ticket includes six tastes from participating restaurants vendors. Early Bird Tickets are available through October 15. Tickets may then be purchased for $70 per person or $250 for a four ticket bundle.