Taste of Buffalo

The 43rd annual Taste of Buffalo takes place on July 11 and 12th, along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square. The free-admission event is the nation’s largest two-day food festival, featuring over 40 participating local restaurants, food trucks, and wineries. The celebration will take place from 11am-8pm on Saturday, and 11am-7pm on Sunday. Click here for complete details.

The 2026 Taste of Buffalo is bringing even more family-friendly entertainment to downtown with an expanded Kids Village & Interactive Experience Zone designed to keep kids and families engaged all weekend long. Families can explore a variety of engaging activities including the Music is Art Instrument Zoo, where kids can discover and experiment with musical instruments in a fun, educational environment, along with the wildly popular Dreamy Buffalo Slime Station for colorful, hands-on creativity. Guests can also stop by Sik Braids Hair Braiding Area, participate in Buffalo Bills Kids Zone activities, and show off their skills with BBs Bingo team, which brings a visually cool photo setup and hosts quick games throughout the day.

On Saturday, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will host arts and crafts and on Sunday, FeedMore WNY will present a “Kids in the Kitchen” pop-up experience focused on food education and fun. Throughout the weekend, Crystal Beach will offer complimentary Loganberry slushie samples. Additional experiences across the festival footprint include a Buffalo Aerial Dance and interactive chalk art installation.