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11th Annual A Halloween Foodie Event

Taste of Santa AnaFrights & Bites

An all-you-can-taste haunt through Orange County's boldest kitchens — 30+ restaurants, wineries & breweries, and live music under the harvest moon. Come hungry. Leave spellbound.

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OCT 17
The Night The Feast Comes Alive
Sat · October 17, 2026 6:00 – 11:00 PM (5:00 PM VIP) MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
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The Feast Awakens

One Night. Endless Bites.

Downtown's favorite tasting event dons its costume for a decade of deliciousness. Wander from booth to booth sampling signature dishes, sip craft beer, wine, and spirits. Soak up the spookiest street-party atmosphere in the OC.

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30+ Restaurants

Unlimited tastings from Orange County's most notable kitchens, wineries & breweries — tacos to truffles, and everything haunting in between.

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Craft Beer & Wine

Sample local breweries, wineries, and distilleries pouring their most bewitching brews all night long.

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Live Entertainment

Bands, DJs, and costumed performers keeping the graveyard groove alive from dusk till the final bite.

The Cast of Kitchens

Featured Restaurants

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Calavera Cocina

Modern Mexican
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Midnight Ramen

Japanese
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Cauldron Pizzeria

Wood-Fired
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The Rusty Skillet

Gastropub
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Smoke & Shadow BBQ

Texas BBQ
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Dragon's Den

Dim Sum
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Nonna's Nocturne

Italian
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Sugar & Spirits

Bakery

…and 20+ more devilishly good kitchens joining the haunt.
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Why You'll Be Back From the Dead For It

A tasting crawl wrapped in a Halloween party.

Costumes encouraged — but no masks, please. Contests for best-dressed. Every ticket is all-inclusive: one wristband, unlimited bites, and a night you'll be whispering about long after the candles burn out. Choose General Admission or VIP.

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Sounds From the Crypt

Entertainment & Live Bands

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🎸 Main Stage · 7:00 PM

M80's Band

Explosive 80s & 90s rock — arena anthems, power ballads, and big guitar solos all night long.

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🎧 Night Market · 8:15 PM

DJ Luigi

Spinning throwback Halloween anthems and dance-floor spells until close.

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When & Where

  • 📅DateSaturday, October 17, 2026
  • 🕕Time6:00 PM – 11:00 PM · VIP-ticket early entry 5:00 PM
  • 📍LocationMainPlace · 2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • 🧭Where at the MallFaces Main Street · Macy's side of MainPlace
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