Taste of Jack London 2026
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Welcome!
Thanks for joining us for our annual Taste of Jack London Beer & Food Fest!
Today we’re celebrating the vibrant brewery and restaurant scene in Oakland's Jack London District—and the culture, creativity, and community spirit that makes Oakland so special. On this page, you’ll find the event map, live music schedule, and highlights of all the breweries, restaurants, and organizations participating today.
Event Map
Digital Scavenger Hunt
Download the TownTrek app and compete to win prizes in our Taste of Jack London Digital Scavenger Hunt! The challenge is open from 11:30am-5:30pm! Click on the "leaderboard" tab to see how you're measuring up. Top 10 competitors will win prizes.
Enter code TOJL2026 to get started!
Music Schedule
Outdoor Stage
12-2pm: Sound & Society DJs
2-4pm: Bay Area AllStarz (LIVE)
4-5pm: DJ D-Fly (Disco Set)
Inside Stage
Lineup TBA!
East Bay Brewery Lineup
Enjoy unlimited 5 oz tastings from:
- Cellarmaker Brewing Co.*
- Original Pattern Brewing Co.*
- Oakland United Beer Works*
- Shapeshifters Brewery*
- Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
- Brix Factory Brewing
- Almanac Beer Co.
- Temescal Brewing
- Two Pitchers Brewing
- Drakes Brewing Co.
*Host brewery
Participating Restaurants & Food Lineup
Food tasting ticket holders can enjoy small plates from each participating Jack London restaurants
- Angel Cakes Cupcakes
- Decadent mini cupcakes, mini cookies, shortbread bites, and brownie bites
- Vegan and gluten-free options available
- Everett and Jones BBQ
- Good Vybes and Brews
- Enjoy small pour of cold brew or matcha
- Made from 100% non-dairy milk and locally roasted beans
- Located inside BLOC15
- ODIN Mezcalería
- Serving up Esquite corn (vegetarian) and ceviche
- **Extra food available for purchase at this booth
- Reem's California
- Try their signature bites! Fresh-baked sourdough flatbread, za'atar (wild thyme, sumac, sesame, olive oil), tomato, cucumber, and mint
- 100% vegan friendly
- Sláinte Irish Pub
- Chow down on their mini shepherd’s pies
- Veggie version available
- Xingones Cantina
- Enjoy their signature “First Friday Taco” featuring fried chicken, house remoulade curtido slaw & cilantro on a fresh tortilla
- Veggie taco also available
- **Extra food available for purchase at this booth
More Food Vendors
Still hungry? Buy full meals or snacks from the following vendors:
Lotus Delight - Asian fusion food located in front of Oakland United, next to BLOC15
Respectable Bird - Food truck serving chicken tenders and sliders (vegan options available), located near the pop up gallery on 2nd St
Snacks are also available for purchase at the following food tasting booths: ODIN and Xingones
Market Vendors & Tabling Organizations
*AirTemple Presents: Jack London Pop Up Gallery - For the first time ever we have partnered with AirTemple Gallery to put together a pop-up gallery of local artists' creations! Browse art made right here in Jack London and beyond.
*Beer Muse - beer inspired jewelry and accessories! Need a gift for the beer lover in your life or want to treat yourself to some beerings? Stop by Michelle's booth to peruse her creations.
Dave & Busters - D&B just opened their newest location here in Jack London! Stop by their table to play a game for a chance to win some super fun prizes to redeem at their new spot.
Jack London Improvement District - check out our FREE photo booth and take home a Taste of Jack London photo strip of you and your friends! Also, come to our table and spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize from a local merchant or a Jack London tote bag. Come learn about how to be connected with our neighborhood's happenings!
*Lobster Tee - Bay Area t-shirts and stickers for the locals! Made by local artists with inspiration from all your favorite Bay Area places and things.
OakDOT (Oakland Department of Transportation) - do you live or work in Oakland? Come by the OakDOT table to give feedback on upcoming projects coming to the area!
Pawsitively Bay Area - calling all dog lovers! Stop by Pawsitively's booth inside BLOC15 and purchase some adorable new accessories or treats for your pup. Located on Water St in Jack London Square, Pawsitively Bay Area is a locally owned pet boutique that opened it's doors in 2025.
SF Bay Ferry - come by the SF Bay Ferry table to learn more about upcoming developments on the Bay and sign up for their exclusive On the Dock loyalty list!
Youth Alive - we are lucky that this amazing non-profit calls Jack London home! Since 1991, YA has consisted of mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters that work to help violently wounded people heal themselves and their community. Stop by their table to say hi and learn more about how you can be a part of their cause!
*Located outside; all other orgs located inside BLOC15
Thank You!
Huge thanks to YOU for attending this event that directly supports our small business community.
Special thanks to Visit Oakland, Savor Oakland, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, SF Bay Ferry, and DotheBay for your support on this event.
AND OF COURSE... Thank you to our venue, BLOC15, the incredible JLID Block by Block team of ambassadors and the four local co-hosting breweries: Original Pattern, Cellarmaker, Shapeshifters, and Oakland United. This event would not be possible without you!
Questions? Need Help?
Find a volunteer or visit the ticket booth in the parklet in front of BLOC15.