Save the date! Cardiff 101 Main Street is proud to present our Holiday Extravaganza featuring our annual Kringle Mingle and Taste of Cardiff events.
The day will begin with Kringle Mingle, a free holiday gathering on Aberdeen Drive where you will be able to take photos with Santa in his vintage Camera Camper sleigh. Activities include children’s crafts and live music performed by local musicians. Enjoy holiday treats, hot coffee, and hot chocolate provided by Cardiff 101 Main Street. We will have several makers’ booths for holiday shopping beginning at noon until 5 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 1-4 pm.
The fun will continue in the late afternoon with our 11th Annual Taste of Cardiff. Join us in celebrating the local culinary flavors and crafted libations that make Cardiff-by-the-Sea unique. Take a stroll throughout downtown Cardiff and enjoy food, drinks, and live music from 3-6 pm.
Event Schedule:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Holiday shopping along Aberdeen Dr. featuring our local makers
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Photos with Santa in his vintage Camera Camper Sleigh
1:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Holiday Craft Table
1:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Live Music
5:00 pm – Tree lighting
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Enjoy local food and drinks at our Taste of Cardiff event (event details outlined below)
Please note that Santa will be leaving back to the North Pole promptly at 4:00 pm. Arrive early so you don’t miss him!
Music Lineup:
Christmas Music performed by students of The Violin Shop
Friction
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE
11TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CARDIFF
Celebrate the local culinary flavors and crafted libations that make Cardiff-by-the-Sea unique.
Take a stroll throughout downtown Cardiff and enjoy food, drinks, and live music from 3-6 pm.
Local restaurants will whip up divine tastes for your enjoyment – and your vote!
During the event, you’ll help name the winner of the coveted Taste of Cardiff Golden Fork Award.
Ticket Pricing:
Taste & Sip Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 day of (if remaining tickets available).
Taste Tickets: $30 in advance, $40 day of (if tickets are still remaining).
The 2021 Taste of Cardiff Restaurant Line-Up Includes:
Best Pizza & Brew, Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13, Cicciotti’s, East Coast Pizza, Échale, El Pueblo, Fish 101, Ki's Restaurant, Pacific Coast Grill, Seaside Market, Starbucks, Trattoria Positano, VG Donut & Bakery, and The Waverly.
2021 Sip Stops and Local Sips:
Ashland Beverages hosting Ashland Hard Seltzer & Pizza Port
Defined by Markus hosting Surfwater
The Diamond Shoppe hosting PRP Wine International
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company hosting Topo Chico
Fowlers Boutique hosting Seaborn Cocktails
Kat Beauty hosting Kové Hard Yerba Mate
Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates hosting Ballast Point Brewing Co.
Sea & Wander hosting The Lost Abbey, Juneshine, and Spindrift Spiked
Shoreline Properties hosting Duckfoot Brewing Co.
Steele Realty hosting Solento Tequila & Culture Brewing Co.
The Shanty hosting Local Roots Kombucha & Saint Archer’s Brewing Co.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
When and Where:
Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 3:00-6:00pm at Downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea including Cardiff Restaurant Row.
Driving Directions:
From HWY 5: EXIT Birmingham Dr and go West to the bottom of the hill. At the light, the Town Center will be at your left side. We encourage you to share a ride, take an Uber or Lyft, and enjoy the event responsibly.
Parking:
We encourage the public to bike, walk or Uber/Lift to the event. There will be parking available at the Plastino Building (2533 S Hwy 101), where you can start or end your Taste experience at Ki's and Tower 13.
Additional safety measures will be in place to encourage car traffic to be extra vigilant for pedestrians on this lively night. Event parking is not permitted in the Cardiff Town Center.
Biking:
Ride your Bike! Avoid parking frustrating by riding your bike to this year’s event! Bike Valet by Electra Bicycle Company on the corner of Chesterfield Dr. and San Elijo Ave. Drop your bike off and walk to the Taste and Sip stops located in the Cardiff Downtown corridor and pick your bike up to access stops along South Coast Highway.
Get Social:
Be sure to follow the fun and Get Social on our Instagram @Cardiff101MainStreet to stay updated on the latest news, Taste of Cardiff participants and our Taste of Cardiff Instagram contest!
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Are you interested in participating in Kringle Mingle as a maker? Click the link below to purchase your vendor booth today. Space is limited. Final booth approval provided by a member of the Cardiff 101 staff.
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