The Taste of Tacoma is considered both a bane and a boon. The influx of people to the small town of Ruston has been a cause of stress and less-than-friendly feelings between festival-goers and homeowners. Parking spaces become more valuable than gold; lines and the crush of humanity a test of patience. Merely getting to and from the area, be it by side streets or main routes, becomes an extreme navigational challenge.

For more than 26 years this three-day, food-focused festival has offered live music, entertainment, craft booths, exhibits and more. The long stretch of food booths - which I've always thought of as Gluttony Row - is the source of both excitement and financial woe.

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Taste of Tacoma

Friday, June 24-Saturday, June 25 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission, free live music and more than 30 tastings for purchase - choose the "just a bite" option at any food vendor for $3.75, or go big with an item from their regular menu.
Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma
tasteoftacoma.com