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Welcome to the 2026 Taste of Punta Gorda and Beyond!

 

Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at beautiful Laishley Park — where food, fun, and community come together on Charlotte Harbor!


Each year, the Taste of Punta Gorda draws over 3,000 visitors for a full day of culinary delights, live music, art, and family fun. This is your opportunity to showcase your brand to an energetic and engaged audience.

For Restaurants and Food Vendors

Join Southwest Florida’s premier food festival and serve up your signature dishes to thousands of enthusiastic guests eager to discover new favorites.


Why participate?

· Reach a large, hungry audience of food lovers

· Build your brand with locals and visiting tourists

· Compete for awards and accolades

· Be featured in our digital and social media promotions before and during the event


Spaces go fast — reserve your booth now and become part of this celebrated culinary tradition! Payment link to reserve your spot now: Zeffy.com

Restaurant Application

For Artisans and Marketplace Vendors

 

The Taste isn’t just about food — it’s also a vibrant marketplace! Artists, crafters, small businesses, and nonprofit exhibitors are invited to connect with thousands of area residents in a lively, family-friendly environment.


Showcase your creativity. Promote your cause. Grow your customer base — all in one amazing day.

Vendor Application

For Sponsors

  

Become a proud partner in Punta Gorda’s biggest community celebration. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $5,000+, offering opportunities for brand exposure, on-site presence, and community goodwill.


Your benefits may include:

· Featured logo placement on banners, posters, and digital promotions

· A dedicated booth or activation space at the event

· Recognition from the stage during live performances

· Inclusion in media coverage and community outreach


Your sponsorship supports the Rotary Club of Punta Gorda’s charitable mission — funding local scholarships and nonprofits that make our community thrive.

Sponsor Now

Downloads

Restaurant-Food Truck Application (pdf)

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Vendor Application (pdf)

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Ready to Join Us?

Spots fill up quickly — don’t wait! Contact our team at taste@puntagordarotary.org or visit our Facebook page for updates.


Be part of the tradition. Share your flavor. Celebrate Punta Gorda and beyond!

Taste of Punta Gorda and Beyond

Rotary Club of Punta Gorda meets Thursdays at noon at the Four Points Sheraton at 33 Tamiami Trail. Prospective members are welcome!

taste@puntagordarotary.org

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