This event focuses on the foods of early San Diego during the mid-1800s and how they reflected the many cultural influences of that time.

Demonstrations of various historical food preparations, such as American and Californio cooking, food drying, and store keeping will take place in the plaza. Additionally, there will be a Taste of Old Town tour featuring historically based foods from a number of food purveyors in the park.

The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. The self-guided tasting tour will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets for the tasting tour are $15 and will be available online and at the Robinson-Rose Visitor Center or Rust General Store. Because of the limited number of tickets, it is recommended attendees purchase tickets in advance as tickets sold out last year.

Proceeds from the sale of the tickets will go to the refurbishing of exhibits at the park’s Machado Silvas Museum.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, with the support of the Boosters of Old Town and a donation from Fiesta de Reyes, is proud to offer these free activities for adults and children of all ages. The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego and is located next to the Old Town Transit Center, with Coaster, Trolley, and MTS bus service. Free parking is available at the CalTrans headquarters, two blocks from the park at 4050 Taylor Street.