Taste of Pines, the city's food and drink tasting, was Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at City Center; tickets were $45 and sold out. 2027 date not yet posted.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year. Organizer: the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, Taste of Pines page. Special Events office: 954-392-2116.
Taste of Pines is the city’s yearly food, drink and dessert tasting, where local restaurants and caterers serve samples and guests vote for the “People’s Choice” awards. The 16th annual event was Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, and it sold out.
The city has not yet posted a date for 2027. We will add it here when it does.
What this means for you
- Expect a Thursday evening in February: the last three were Feb. 22, 2024, Feb. 20, 2025, and Feb. 19, 2026.
- It is ticketed, and it sells out. There were no tickets at the door in 2024.
- Buy only through the city’s Ticketmaster link or the box office; the city warns against online resellers.
- Children 2 and older need their own ticket.
Tickets and cost
From the city’s Taste of Pines page for 2026:
- Price: $45 per person. Kids 2 years and older need a ticket to enter.
- Where to buy: only verified tickets through the city’s Ticketmaster link or the box office. “Please be wary of online resellers,” the city says.
- Status: sold out.
Prices have risen. The 2024 listing gave $30 per person, all ages, and said tickets were sold out with no sales at the door. The 2025 listing sold tickets through Ticketmaster, also sold out, and said everyone attending needed a ticket.
What happens
Restaurants and catering businesses from Pembroke Pines sample their food in what the city calls a “showcase battle” for the People’s Choice awards. Guests vote in four categories:
- Best Food
- Best Beverage
- Best Dessert
- “New Kid on the Block,” for a newer business
The 2026 vendor list ran to more than 60 names, from chain restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse and Mission BBQ to local bakeries, sushi bars, breweries and drink brands. The full list is on the city’s page.
The 2026 winners
From the city’s results:
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Taste/Food | Charles F. Dodge City Center/Legends | Cebiche Bar | Sufrat Mediterranean Grill |
| Best Drink | Rickey’s Bar and Grill | Club 19 | Arizona Hard Tea |
| Best Dessert | Vaniglia & Cioccolato | Bonjour French Bakery | Night Owl Cookies |
| New Kid on the Block | Keik Bakeshop |
Past dates
| Year | Edition | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16th | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | $45 |
| 2025 | 15th | Thursday, Feb. 20 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Ticketmaster |
| 2024 | 14th | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | $30 |
All three were at the Charles F. Dodge City Center and all three sold out. The 2024 event was hosted by the city with the Charter School Foundation.
Getting there and parking
The Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, is the city’s government complex and the home of City Hall. The city’s Taste of Pines pages do not publish parking or road closure details; for questions, call the Special Events office at 954-392-2116. For lane closures on nearby state roads, see our road construction page.
More to do
The city’s other big yearly events are Pines Day in April, the Hispanic Heritage Festival in late September and SnowFest and the tree lighting in December. For restaurants year-round, see our date night and brunch guides.
Frequently asked questions
When is Taste of Pines 2027?
The city has not posted the 2027 date yet. The last three were on a Thursday evening in February: Feb. 22, 2024, Feb. 20, 2025, and Feb. 19, 2026, each 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
How much are Taste of Pines tickets?
Tickets for the 2026 event were $45 per person, and children 2 and older needed a ticket. The 2024 price was $30 per person.
Can you buy Taste of Pines tickets at the door?
No. The 2024, 2025 and 2026 events all sold out in advance, and the city said there would be no ticket sales at the door. Verified tickets are sold only through Ticketmaster and the box office.
Where is Taste of Pines held?
At the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, the city’s government complex and event center.
Who won Taste of Pines 2026?
Charles F. Dodge City Center/Legends took first for best food, Rickey’s Bar and Grill for best drink and Vaniglia & Cioccolato for best dessert. Keik Bakeshop was named New Kid on the Block.
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