we’re back june 18, 2026!
Get your wristbands now
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Shrewsbury Street Merchants Association presented Worcester’s favorite food festival, Taste of Shrewsbury Street.
This annual event is a special night when thousands of people gather to sample food from Shrewsbury Street’s best restaurants without breaking the bank.
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111 Chop House
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Aelux Lounge
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Açaí N’ Paletta
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Basil n’ Spice Thai Cuisine
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Boulevard Diner
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Brazilian Burger
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Cafe Reyes
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Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole
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Funky Murphys Bar and Grille
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La Scala Ristorante
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Leo's Ristorante
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McDonalds
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Meraki Café and Dessert Bar
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Mercado
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Mexicali Cantina Grill
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Meze Estiatorio
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Miranda Bread
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Nuovo
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Pepe's Italian Restaurant
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Pho Sure
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Piccolo's
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Ralph's Tavern
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Root & Press
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The Pint
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The Shisha Room
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Valentinos
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Via Italian Table
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Victory Bar & Cigar
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Vintage Grille & Gourmet Pizza
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Volturno
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Whiskey Lounge
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Wonder Bar
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Wormtown Brewery
the judges are back.
A panel of three thoughtfully selected judges will taste every sample and decide which restaurants win:
1st place $500
2nd place $300
Meet the Judges
Jacqueline Cain is a writer and editor, originally from Worcester County, now living in Boston. She is the newsletter editor at America’s Test Kitchen. A former food editor at Boston magazine, Time Out Boston, and The Food Lens, her writing has also appeared in Edible Worcester, the Boston Globe, Wine Enthusiast, and other outlets. She grew up in Berlin, Mass., before attending Saint Michael's College and starting her journalism career at the Milton Independent newspaper in Milton, Vermont. She is an avid concert goer, a dedicated Celtics and women's sports fan, and a beer person.
Stay tuned for the next judge announcement in June!
FAQ
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Taste of Shrewsbury Street is Thursday, June 18th, 2026.
The event is 5pm-11pm, and the tasting occurs between 6pm-9pm.
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Your wristband is your ticket to event participation. This shows each participating restaurant you get to enjoy samples during Taste of Shrewsbury Street 2026.
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If you purchase your wristband in advance here online, you pay $25 per ticket.
On the event day in person you will pay $30 at a wristband pick up location: Vintage Grille, and Wormtown Brewery
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A wristband gives you access to unlimited samples to taste at participating restaurants on June 18th from 6-9pm.
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Purchase your wristband online before June 18th for a discounted price.
Starting June 1st, you can pick up your wristband(s) after you’ve made your purchase online, or buy it in person.
When picking up a pre-purchased wristband, you’ll need to show your photo ID and the order confirmation email.
The wristband pickup locations are Vintage Grille and Wormtown Brewery, in Worcester, MA. See below for addresses and hours of operation.
Please note hours are subject to change and may not be updated here.
Vintage Grille & Gourmet Pizza
346 Shrewsbury St.
Worcester, MA 01604
M-Su, 11 am–12amWormtown Brewery
72 Shrewsbury St
Worcester, MA 01604
Mon-Thu 3pm- 9pm
Friday & Sat 11am -10pm
Sun 11 am – 8 pm -
The confirmation emails are sent automatically to the email you include when you purchase your tickets. If you don’t recieve a confirmation email to your primary inbox please check secodary inboxes and your spam folder.
Your order can be found a re-sent to you if needed. Please contact support@tasteofshrewsburystreet.com and expect a wait of 24-28 hours for a response. You will be asked to verify details of your purchase before the ticket confirmation is re-sent to you.
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Reach out to support@tasteofshrewsburystreet.com
Please expect 24-48 hours to recieve a response, the inbox is typically checked once daily, up until the 48-hours before the event. June 17th & 18th you can expect more immediate responses.
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These details may be shared on social media. Follow us at @TasteOfShrewsburyStreet on Facebook and turn on post notifications to be the first to know as information is announced.
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Street parking is available, as well as pubilc garages and select parking lots. A download of the event map is available here.
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No, Shrewsbury Steet remains open to cars through the event.
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Yes! Download the sponsor form here. To be included on final event posters and banners, submit your sponsorship form, payment and your logo before May 1st. Sponsors who sign up after that date will still be included on our website, social media and recieve other sponsor benefits. See form for complete details.
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No, all ticket sales are final.
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The event will take place, rain or shine!
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You’ll have to go get it.
We will not replace forgotten or lost wristbands. Once you pick up your wristband it becomes your responsibility.
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If you are interested in photographing or covering the event for the media, please apply for a media pass here.
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