Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer and Scene’s Taste of Summer is the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors (even if the weather isn’t quite perfect). The event features local food vendors, local music, craft cocktails and a slew of lawn games for all ages. The event runs today through Sunday. Times are 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday and noon-10 p.m Saturday and Sunday.
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer and Scene’s Taste of Summer is the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors (even if the weather isn’t quite perfect). The event features local food vendors, local music, craft cocktails and a slew of lawn games for all ages. The event runs Friday through Sunday. Times are 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday and noon-10 p.m Saturday and Sunday.
First off, the Taste of Summer touts free admission. That means you’ll see a boatload of bands for free, and all the people-watching is free. The food and beverages, however, are not free. Credit: Emanuel WallaceThe event is open to people of all ages, including your whole adorable family. Credit: Emanuel WallaceExpect plenty of games on deck. Credit: Emanuel WallaceThere will also be corn hole. Credit: Emanuel WallaceDo try and bring cash to pay for all of the food you’d like to eat. ATMs are provided. Credit: Emanuel WallaceBecause there is so much food you’ll want to try. Credit: Emanuel WallaceDelicious, delicious food. Credit: Emanuel WallaceAnd maybe even a whole pig. Credit: Emanuel WallaceExpect food from Alley Cat Oyster Bar, The Big Band Dueling Pianos, Batuqui Brazilian Restaurant, Chapati Indian Grill, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Maui Shaved Ice, Slyman’s Tavern, True Cocktails and Bites, Pop Culture Cle, Punch Bowl Social and more. Credit: Emanuel WallaceExpect plenty of beverages, too. Non-alcoholic and adult alike. Credit: Emanuel WallaceDrink Tickets will be sold until 9 p.m. every night. Last call is 9:30 p.m. Credit: Emanuel WallaceFeatured alcohol includes: 1800 Tequila, Blue Moon, Coors Light, The Kraken, Terrapin Beer Co. and Three Olives Vodka. Credit: Emanuel WallaceThe event benefits the non-profit W.A.G.S. 4 Kids. Credit: Emanuel WallaceAnd a slew of local bands are booked to play all weekend long, making the event especially musical. Credit: Emanuel WallaceExpect most of the Flats East Bank waterfront to be taken over by this event. Once you’re in the area, it won’t be hard to find at all. Credit: Emanuel WallaceDogs are allowed at this event, but do note there are thousands of people coming out to Taste of Summer. Make sure your dog is accustomed to large crowds. There will be a Yappy Hour starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. Credit: Emanuel WallaceParking is located in and around Flats East Bank for a fee. Most street parking requires payment as well. We recommend taking the RTA. Credit: Emanuel WallaceThe Taste of Summer soldiers on rain or shine. Credit: Emanuel WallaceAnd do note that most of the Flats restaurants will keep regular business hours throughout the weekend. Credit: Emanuel WallaceWe can’t promise you’ll see a celebrity if you come out to Taste of Summer, like when we saw James Pickens Jr. who plays Chief on Grey’s Anatomy, but hey, the food will be tasty. Credit: Emanuel Wallace
