Ormond Beach MainStreet's signature food event returns this weekend: the 13th annual Taste of Ormond, postponed from October 18 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rockefeller Gardens on the Halifax River. It is the organization's largest annual fundraiser, and one of the best single evenings of the year to taste the Ormond Beach dining scene in one place. Here is the verified rundown.
What Taste of Ormond is
Hosted by Ormond Beach MainStreet, Taste of Ormond brings two dozen-plus local restaurants together for unlimited food tastings, with craft beer and wine sampling, live music, a silent auction, and a charity raffle. The 2026 event has a "Roaring '20s" theme, and period attire is encouraged but not required. The original October 18 date was postponed due to weather, and the event was rescheduled to the same hours, 4 to 7 p.m., on Sunday, November 1.
Food and drink details
- Tastings: unlimited samplings from two dozen-plus local restaurants.
- Beer and wine: sampling poured at the event, with additional drinks available individually.
- Entertainment: live music along the riverfront, plus the silent auction and charity raffle.
- Tickets: general admission is $100 and VIP is $125, with tables of ten also sold ($900 regular, $1,150 VIP).
Restaurants to watch for
Coverage of this year's event names several local favorites among the participating restaurants: Ormond Garage, Fugu, Rivergrille, 63 Sovereign, and Pumphouse BBQ. The full lineup is posted on the Ormond Beach MainStreet Taste of Ormond page, so check there for the complete list before you go.
Why it works as a home-shopping stop
A ticketed evening on the riverfront is also a good excuse to spend time in Ormond Beach like a resident: walk the riverfront, have dinner, and see the neighborhood at its most social. If you are comparing homes in the area, the event pairs easily with a tour of 101 N Saint Andrews Dr, whose two-island kitchen, curved wet bar, and open entertaining plan are built for exactly the kind of gatherings Ormond Beach loves to host. For tickets and the final lineup, visit the Ormond Beach MainStreet Taste of Ormond page or the Daytona Beach area event listing.