THE KITCHEN TABLE | Discover and Celebrate Hartford’s Culinary Scene — Hartford Taste

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 festival's energy.

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
with Wood-n-Tap, The Foundry & Sunberry

5:15 - 6:00 pm
MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

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

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 - Brooke Goff, Dan Schwartz & John Haymond
judged by Brian Shactman

2:30 - 3:30 pm
MUSIC - Zikina - Afro Caribbean Jazz

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

5:00 - 6:00 pm
MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

6:15 - 7:00 pm
Hip Hop and Break Dancing with Brandon Couloute

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

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

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

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

3:45 - 4:15 pm
MUSIC with ‍DJ K-Otic

4:30 - 5:45 pm
MUSIC - Ghost Tones - SKA

Group of ten people smiling and posing together outdoors at a food event, some wearing aprons, against a backdrop with logos and sponsor names.

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.

A street festival taking place outdoors in an urban area on a sunny day. A small stage with a panel of speakers is set up, with microphones and banners. People are gathered around, some standing, others sitting at tables, listening to the event. Buil

A group of people participating in the Hartford Taste Festival outdoors in an urban setting. Two women are speaking into microphones, while others are preparing food or listening. The event features a food stall with a white banner that reads 'Hartfo

Four men standing behind a food station at a street festival, clapping and smiling, with a background banner that reads 'The Kitchen Table' and 'Hartford Taste Street Festival' with logos and Festival details, food items, condiments, and cooking equi

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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.

A man with a beard and tattoos wearing a black cap and black shirt, speaking at a food service event under a white tent with a poster behind him. Several people are in the foreground, one holding a smartphone. The background banner has logos of Gordo

Chef grating carrots outdoors at a food demonstration with a green TD Bank sign in the background.

Four people standing in front of a white backdrop with logos and text, at a food festival booth. One woman has glasses and a green top with a tattoo, a woman in the center has curly hair and is smiling, a man is in a chef's coat, and another man is i

Group of five smiling people standing under a white tent at an outdoor event, including a chef in a white coat, a woman with purple hair, and others wearing casual clothing.