Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Main Street, Alhambra · Free to attend; food sold by vendors
One of Southern California's premier food festivals: unlimited food and drink tastings from LA chefs, bartenders and winemakers at the Rose Bowl. 100% of net proceeds go to Union Station Homeless Services, which serves people experiencing homelessness in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.
| When | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Usually | April |
| Last held | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Where | Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103 |
| Admission | 21+ with ID; general and VIP tickets (VIP adds early entry and lounges); early-bird tickets sold through the Masters of Taste app; non-refundable but transferable |
| Official site | mastersoftastela.com |
Hungry before or after? See places to eat in Pasadena.
Source: Masters of Taste (official site): April 4, 2027 · Masters of Taste: About · Old Pasadena: Masters of Taste, April 2026 · Visit Pasadena: Masters of Taste · Masters of Taste: the Masters (2027 participants invited; no date yet). Checked Nov 8, 2026. Dates and prices change, so confirm on the official site before you go. Something wrong? Tell us.
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Main Street, Alhambra · Free to attend; food sold by vendors
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