The Best Food Showcases in Orange County

Orange County is filled to the brim with delicious food...as well as events to showcase it! One of myPanier's values is community, which means we strive to dismantle the distance separating consumers and producers. We believe a great way to do so is to try as many new foods and meet as many food producers and fellow foodies as possible.

There are plenty of opportunities to take a deep dive into the finest food that Orange County has to offer. We compiled a list of some wonderful events for you to do just that! 

Orange International Street Fair

When: Labor Day Weekend (this year: August 30 - September 1, 2019)

Where: The Orange Circle (112 E Chapman Avenue, Orange)

Tickets: Free to attend

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The Orange International Street Fair, founded in 1973, is a great way to try all kinds of new and interesting foods, as well as explore Downtown Orange! The streets branching off of the Orange Circle are sectioned off by international food offerings, including Danish, German, Greek, Polynesian, and so many more. The Orange International Street Fair also showcases handmade arts and crafts as well as music, various community organizations, and commercial booths.

Photo: Germany Street, Orange International Street Fair (via Facebook)

Taste of Huntington Beach

When: Last weekend in April (this year: April 28, 2019 from 12-4pm)

Where: 18000 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach

Tickets here.

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Taste of Huntington Beach, which supports The Friends of Children's Library, showcases the culinary talents of Huntington. Tickets are all-inclusive and allow you to try samples from 50 local eateries including Bruxie, Creamistry, and Market Broiler (among many others). Taste of Huntington Beach also features a silent auction, raffle prizes, and a celebrity guest.

Photo: a food vendor at Taste of Huntington Beach (via Facebook)

Taste of Anaheim

When: May (this year: May 16, 2019 from 5:30-10:30pm)

Where: Anaheim Gardenwalk (400 W Disney Way, Anaheim)

Tickets here.

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Taste of Anaheim is a great way to explore the Anaheim Gardenwalk while tasting delicious food! This event features local restaurant tastings as well as a number of booths showcasing local businesses. Some of the restaurants in attendance will include The Fifth, The Catch, and La Brea Bakery. There will be a silent auction that supports the Fourth of July Anaheim Hills Celebration.

Photo: Taste of Anaheim (via Facebook)