Taste Of Springfield To Be Held For Third Year

SPRINGFIELD, VA—Taste of Springfield is returning for a third year to showcase the tastiest foods around the area. The festival has been set for Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Springfield Town Center.

The event is free, and $1 tasting tickets will be available for purchase. Aside from tastes from participating restaurants, there will be exhibitors, entertainment and live music.

At least 17 restaurants or vendors will be offering tastes. Participating food vendors include:

• Blue Southern BBQ
• Funnel Cake Cafe, LLC
• Empanadas De Mendoza
• Pop Pop's Kettle Corn
• Scoops2U
• Al's Steak House
• @hedzole
• True Honey Teas
• Sweet Treats by Jess
• Fly Pizza
• Gumax Cafe and Grill
• Aroma Cafe
• New Orleans Style Snow Balls, Inc
• Sophie’s Dough Gourmet Cookie Dough
• Maggiano's Little Italy
• &pizza
• DMV Omelette and More

New this year is a car show from noon-3 p.m. Attendees can vote for their favorite cars in various categories.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Theresa S. Jacobs Foundation, which provides an intergalactic experience for children battling cancer, serious illnesses or disabilities.

For more information, visit Taste of Springfield's website.