Sip, Sample & Celebrate Along the Waterfront at Taste of Jack London

‍

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Summer afternoons are best spent along the waterfront, and this August, one of Oakland’s favorite culinary celebrations returns to nearby Jack London Square. On Saturday, August 15 from 1–5PM (with exclusive VIP access from 12–1PM), the Taste of Jack London Beer & Food Fest brings together the very best of Oakland’s craft beer and restaurant scene just minutes from Caspian Residences at Brooklyn Basin. Hosted by the Jack London Improvement District and the Jack London Brewing District, the annual event transforms BLOC15, surrounding streets, and Amtrak Plaza into an energetic open-air tasting experience filled with local flavor, live music, sunshine, and community spirit.

‍

Now in its fifth year, this reimagined festival continues to celebrate the creativity and diversity that define Oakland’s food culture. Guests can sip unlimited 5 oz pours from some of our favorite standout breweries close to Caspian including Cellarmaker Brewing, Original Pattern, Oakland United and more, while sampling bites from local favorites like Xingones Cantina, Angel Cakes Cupcakes, and additional neighborhood restaurants still to be announced. Whether you choose a beer tasting ticket, food tasting ticket, or the full combination experience, the event offers a delicious way to spend a summer Saturday exploring the flavors that make Jack London and the Oakland Waterfront come to life.

VIP guests can enjoy early entry beginning at noon along with access to limited specialty beer releases before the crowds arrive. Throughout the afternoon, attendees can wander between tasting stations while enjoying DJs, live music, local vendors, and activations woven throughout Jack London.

Expect a waterfront gathering that reflects the evolving energy of Oakland—creative, welcoming, and deeply connected to local makers and independent businesses.

Taste of Jack London Beer & Food Fest
BLOC15 and Beyond in JLS
Saturday, August 15 from 1-5PM

For residents at Caspian, events like Taste of Jack London are part of the everyday lifestyle that comes with living atBrooklyn Basin. Spend the afternoon discovering new breweries and restaurantsjust a short ride or shuttle trip from home, then return to the calm rhythm ofthe waterfront for sunset walks along the Estuary or drinks with friends inCaspian’s landscaped courtyards and outdoor lounges. Here, Oakland’s thrivingculinary and cultural scene feels seamlessly connected to home, bringingtogether urban energy and waterfront serenity along one remarkable waterfront.

‍