October 16, 2026
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6–9 p.m. (VIP hour 5–6 p.m.)
Where: Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze
Tickets: $35 general admission, $75 VIP (regular pricing through October 23, plus online fees)
Ages: 21+ only, ID checked at the door
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Taste of Gulf Breeze brings more than 50 local restaurants, food trucks, caterers, bakeries and bars together under one roof for an evening of unlimited samples. Guests vote for the Golden Spatula Awards, and the night includes a live DJ and entertainment.
VIP tickets add an early hour from 5 to 6 p.m. with complimentary beer and wine, first tastings from every vendor and reserved seating in the VIP lounge. It’s also an easy way to support Gulf Breeze businesses as they recover from Hurricane Isaias.
Local note: The City of Gulf Breeze says emergency roadway clearing is complete and crews are now focused on debris removal and restoring normal services, so allow a little extra time around Shoreline Drive.
Check before you cross the bridge: The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce showed this date as scheduled when we checked on October 16, 2026, one week after Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on October 9. Recovery is still under way around Pensacola Bay, so confirm with the organizer and check FL511 for road conditions before you go.
Sources: Gulf Breeze Area Chamber – Taste of Gulf Breeze · Chamber event calendar listing · City of Gulf Breeze – Isaias recovery update