News Release: The Taste Of Woodburn Is Coming Up June 17 & 18! (Photo) -05/26/23

What: 2023 Taste of Woodburn
When: Saturday, June 17 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 18 Noon – 6:00 p.m. 
Location: Woodburn Downtown Plaza - 303 N 1st St, Woodburn, OR 97071

The City of Woodburn invites all Oregonians to enjoy a family-friendly weekend of live entertainment, vendors, and lots of great cultural food at the 2023 Taste of Woodburn in the heart of downtown. The City held its first “Taste” in 2018 and it was a huge success with more than 2,000 visitors attending the event to dance, eat, and enjoy the fun-filled atmosphere of downtown Woodburn. Over the years, the event has grown and in 2022 the event brought in roughly 4,000 visitors. 

Features of the event include:  

• The Entertainment: Music and entertainment ranges from traditional Mexican music and dancing, to rock bands and acoustic music. On Saturday, groups include local favorites such as the Woodburn High School Mariachi Band, Tune Tours, and Billy & the Rockets. The night will end with A Cara O Cruz and Los Rebeldez who are both back for another year of Taste of Woodburn. On Sunday, groups include the Woodburn School District’s Ballet Folklorico, Papa Smoke and Sin Documentos. 
• The Vendors: Vendors from around the region will be selling their hand-crafted items and gifts. There will be informational booths, and more.
• The Food: Taste food from different regions of Mexico represented by restaurants in the downtown core. After you’ve enjoyed the happenings in the plaza, follow the signs to many of the nearby restaurants where owners are cooking up and selling special dishes that represent their regions.

Meet your friends downtown or make new ones as the community comes together to enjoy the best that Woodburn has to offer!

For information on entertainment, restaurant lists, parking, and more, visit the Taste of Woodburn website.