Taste of Los Gatos 2025
Event Information Deck for Wineries
LC
by Los Gatos Chamber
Event Overview
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Date:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
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Time:
12 PM to 5 PM
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Location:
Downtown Los Gatos
Closure of N. Santa Cruz Ave.
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Event Production:
LG Chamber Team
in collaboration with LGFW Group
LGFW Co-Chairs
Teri Hope & Deena Elkassed
2025 Goals
Expand
Increase Bay Area Renown
1,000+
Tasting Participants
Up from last year's 800
3,500
Festival Attendees
Up from last year's 2,800+
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Participating Restaurants
Showcasing impressive small bites
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Participating Wineries
Wine at host merchants
Event Highlights
Street Closure
Safe, strollable experience
Tasting Wristbands
Bites at Restaurants; Wine at Merchants
Live Music
Main stage in center & other music acts spread around event including Old Town
Celebrity Chef
Potential appearance & Golden Spoon Award
Vibrant Decor
Celebrating the tapestry of flavors that are part of the Los Gatos culinary scene.
Family Activity Zone
Outdoor El Camino Health Climbing Wall & family-friendly games
Rest & Relax with Good Sam
Tented seating at Town Plaza Park for attendees to chill, hydrate & enjoy DJ
Local Booths
Curated selection of business and nonprofit booths in the street closure
Wayfinding
Improved maps and flags for tasting locations
Attendee Options
Festival Entry
Free for all to enjoy
Live music, Rock Wall, fun activities, booths
"Bites + Libations" Wristband
$95 pre-event
($120 day-of)
"Bites Only" Wristband
$75 pre-event
($100 day-of)
Participant Overview
Who Can Participate?
Local wineries, LG restaurants, plus Chamber members in the hospitality industry.
Complimentary Marketing & Advertising
Sign up ASAP - the earlier you sign up, the more visibility you get. Chamber members receive even MORE promotion!
Stipend
$325 Stipend for participating Wineries
Collaboration
If you are downtown, serve from your business. Otherwise we will pair you with a host Merchant.
Winery Requirements
Event Hours
Start serving at 12:00 PM and participate for the full event until 5:00 PM.
Staffing
Wine representatives must be present to pour and engage with guests.
Tasting Pours
Follow to ensure consistency and compliance:
Wineries: One (1) ounce pours.
Check Wristbands & Official Glass
MUST confirm wristband before providing taste.
Attendee MUST have official souvenir glass for alcohol tasting.
Send attendees without either to Chamber booth.
Marketing & Promotion
It's a team sport! You agree to use our digital marketing kit & invite @losgatoschamber and @visitlosgatos to collaborate.
Scan to Sign Up
Contact Information
LG Food & Wine Group Co-Chairs
Teri Hope (408) 348-7766
Deena Elkassed (703) 283-4836