Chowdown festival 2026

Tacoma’s Premier Food & Culture Festival

July 11, 2026

Location:

817 S Vassault Street

Tacoma, WA 98465

Chowdown Festival brings together the region’s best chefs, food trucks, and culinary creators for a one-day celebration of food, culture, and community.

Two hands holding steamed buns with filling and cucumber slices at a food market
Group of friends at a food truck, smiling and enjoying outdoor conversation in the sunlight.

A Culinary Celebration Like No Other

We are currently accepting applications for food vendors, dessert vendors, beverage vendors, and artisan vendors.

Chef Showdown Stage
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VIP Zen Garden Bars
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Live Entertainment
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Dessert Alley
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Sushi Tastings

Juice Bars
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Private Lounges
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Premium Drinks
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Lounge Seating
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VIP Casino Night

Become A vendor

Interested in joining Chowdown Festival as a vendor? Complete the inquiry form with your name, email, phone number, and website so we can learn more about your business. Once submitted, a Vendor Specialist will contact you to discuss availability and finalize the details. We look forward to celebrating great food and community with you! 🍜🎉

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Chowdown Festival brings people together to celebrate great food, friendship, and unforgettable moments.

-Alejandro Jimenez

Tacoma

817 Vassault St.
Tacoma, WA
98465

Seattle

12834 Fitness Ln.
Seattle, WA
11385

A young woman with dark hair is about to take a bite from a giant spiral potato on a stick at an outdoor fair, with a young girl in a pink shirt nearby holding a smaller snack, and a crowd of people in the background.
Two women enjoying a festive meal outdoors at a decorated table with sunflowers, candles, and traditional Mexican decorations; one woman is in focus, wearing a hat and a red dress, laughing and eating a leaf, while the other woman is in the backgroun
A Japanese shrine with paper lanterns hanging, surrounded by plants and trees, with a stone base and traditional architectural elements.
American-themed food and drinks for Independence Day, including burgers, hot dogs with small American flags, french fries, muffins, and coffee cups with patriotic designs, set against a yellow and brown background.
Red Japanese paper lanterns with black kanji characters hanging in a row at night.
A pineapple wearing black sunglasses with a paper cutout of a yellow ice cream cone on its top