Taste of Soul closes Crenshaw Boulevard for one Saturday each October, drawing more than 300,000 people to hundreds of soul food vendors and three music stages.
Dates and details checked August 6, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Los Angeles around 18 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Taste of Soul Family Festival runs 18 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Los Angeles to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Explore LA’s dark side with Grave Line Tours. Discover the chilling world of Charles Manson and the history that shaped Hollywood. Our famous Manson Family Tour sells ...
Private tour · 3 hours
Explore Downtown LA on a private food tour. Taste local favorites and hidden gems, from the original French dip to the best taquitos in the city, and discover the flav...
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Walk, dine, and wine like a local with rare access to the real Beverly Hills on a walking tour. Delight in five food tastings, over two adult drinks, and one major fas...
Address: Crenshaw Boulevard between Obama and Stocker, Los Angeles, CA 90008
25 Apr 2027
Thai New Year Songkran Festival (Thai Town)
Thai street food, pad thai, khanom krok
2-4 Oct
LA Greek Fest (Saint Sophia Cathedral)
Greek food and wine, pastries
11-12 Jul 2027
Lotus Festival (Echo Park Lake)
Asian and Pacific Islander street food, beer and wine garden
16-17 May 2027
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Restaurant collaborations, festival-only dishes
6-31 May 2027
LA County Fair (Pomona)
Fair food: funnel cake, corn dogs, chocolate-covered grapes
19 Apr 2027
Masters of Taste (Rose Bowl)
Tasting menu from 100 LA restaurants, cocktails, wine
