Friday & Saturday, December 19 & 20, 2025
| See Times | St Pete Pier

Festival Information | View Event Schedule

Where: Spa Beach Park | St Pete Pier
615 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
When:

Friday, December 19th | 4pm - 10pm | View Event Schedule
Saturday, December 20th | 12pm - 9pm | View Event Schedule

What:

A Taste of the North is a two-day Christmas-themed food and music festival bringing the flavors and traditions of the northern U.S. to sunny St Pete. Guests will enjoy iconic comfort foods from northern cities, festive holiday cocktails, and live entertainment, all surrounded by holiday décor and activities. The event also features a massive community toy drive, giving festivalgoers the chance to celebrate the season while making a positive impact. With delicious food, holiday cheer, and plenty of Christmas spirit, it’s the ultimate holiday party by the bay.

- Free General Admission - Photos with Santa
- Northern Comfort Foods (see list) - Inflatable Kids Zone
- Christmas Lights & Decorations - Charity Toy Drive (more info)
- Live music (see schedule) - Winter Cocktails & Beer
- Christmas Sand Sculpture Contest (more info)  

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How Much: North Pole VIP: $39 Presale | $50 Day-of

Includes -

  • 6 Curated Holiday Cocktails Tastings
  • VIP Lounge with Comfortable Seating & Dining Tent
  • Luxury A/CRestroom Trailer
  • Front-of-Stage Viewing with High-Top Tables
  • Two-Story VIP Cocktail Bar
  • Private VIP Cigar Lounge
  • Ages 21+ (Your children may accompany you into this area)
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General Admission: FREE (Order Now)

Other:

Food will be available for purchase from over 15+ food vendors

Dogs are allowed, but they must be leashed, cleaned up after and hydated by owner.

This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for accessibility assistance pursuant to disability laws, please contact the event planner at eventtreeonline@gmail.com. If you are unable to connect with the event planner regarding reasonable accommodations

You can contact the City of St Petersburg Community Affairs Division at (727) 893-7345 or (727) 892-5259 TDD/TTY” . Please note that City staff will not have event or ticket information.


If you have any questions, please e-mail us at eventtreeonline@gmail.com

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