It seems there are more “ Taste of…” events than ever before this year but one always stands out from the crowd – The splendid Taste of Arcadia.
Last year’s outdoor event at the Los Angeles County Arboretum drew a record 1,300 attendees and more than 90 vendors and entertainers. This year’s event far exceeded that according to organizers.
The weather, a little warmer than usual, was perfect for the annual shindig that has become one of the most popular of its kind in the Los Angeles area.
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Photos by Jacob Bigley and Terry Miller
The Business Showcase at the Taste showcased over 40 businesses and a handful of car dealers.
Attendees enjoyed the many different foods and tastes from at no additional charge beyond the admission ticket from more than 40 of the most exciting local restaurants, caterers and wine-and-beer vendors.
Lounge-O-Rama band played swing, Big Band and Standards early in the evening, and shifting to classic pop and rock after dark; Daniela Brazil and her popular exotic Brazilian dancers were also a big hit as usual; MonArc Face/Body Painting and Balloon Animals; and the Arcadia High School drum line serenaded attendees as they arrived.
A percentage of proceeds from Taste of Arcadia go to local non-profit organizations — $5 per ticket for every ticket sold by a pre-approved organization.