Proudly introduces:

New this year, Town Square will be the vibrant centerpiece of Hartford Taste. This gathering space will feature live music, chef demonstrations, live art, and interactive experiences —inviting guests to relax, connect, and enjoy the energy of the festival.  

2026 STAGE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

12:00 - 1:00 pm‍ MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

1:15 - 2:15 pm BUSINESS Cook-Off

2:30 - 3:00 pm PERFORMANCE ART with Latoya Nikki

3:15 - 5:00 pm HYPE Cocktail Party & Competition with Wood-n-Tap, The Foundry and Sunberry

5:15 - 6:00 pm MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

6:15 - 7:00 pm INFLUENCER Cook-Off with @jusperezplay, @therunningfoodie, @foodofct and more

7:30 - 8:45 pm MUSIC with POSSM

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

12:00 - 1:00 pm MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

1:15 - 2:15 pm LEGAL Cook-Off - Brian Shactman, Brooke Goff, Dan Schwartz & John Haymond

2:30 - 3:30 pm MUSIC - Frindz World Music - steel drum band

3:45 - 4:45 pm NACHO Cook-Off - with Phil B (Wood n Tap), Jamie M (Bears) and Jacob Rodriques (Puerta Vallarta) judged Alex P Taylor, the “Nacho King”

5:00 - 6:00 pm MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

6:15 - 7:15 pm DANCE PARTY - Hip Hop and Break Dancing with Brandon Couloute

7:30 - 8:45 pm MUSIC with HARTT Salsa All-Stars

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

12:00 - 1:00 pm MUSIC with School of Rock

1:15 - 2:15 pm Cook-Off

2:30 - 3:30 pm MUSIC with Hartford Hot Several Brass Band

3:45 - 4:30 pm KITCHEN TABLE -Conner Geary

5:00 - 6:00 pm MUSIC - Reggae

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A group of chefs and presenters on a stage at the Hartford Taste Street Festival, with a banner displaying the event's name and sponsors, surrounded by city buildings.
People cooking food outdoors at a public event on a city street, with a backdrop of buildings and a branded banner.
A group of people wearing aprons and gloves cooking and preparing food outdoors, with one person applying sauce to a hot dog bun, others holding utensils, and some taking photos or drinking water.
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Five people standing together outdoors in front of a promotional backdrop at a food event. They are smiling for the camera, and some are dressed in chef attire. The backdrop has logos of Gordon Food Service, HSB, and other sponsors.
Panel discussion at Hartford Taste Street Festival with four people seated behind a table under a white canopy, microphones on the table, backdrop with festival logo and sponsors, an audience in rain gear holding umbrellas.
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Chef grating carrots outdoors at a food demonstration with a green TD Bank sign in the background.
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