Tasty LNY Final Countdown

This is it! The final countdown.

We’re heading to Alameda this Saturday to celebrate the Year of the Horse and Little Fawn’s 50th! We know some of you are waiting til the last moment. Now is your final chance to purchase tickets. Reminder, we close ticket sales tomorrow night!

A few final reminders:

  • Time: 7pm – 2am – Come early to make sure you catch the special opening set by our one and only Hans! Appetizers will hit the tables from 7-8pm. Dinner will be served buffet style from 8-9pm. Late night snacks will be provided. 
  • Location: Pho Nation — 1511 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
  • Cost: $50 (Includes dinner + drink)
  • Kids: Remember, kids are free and we’ll have red envelopes ready for them.
  • Dress tips: Bring your FIRE Horse spirit and/or red and gold 
  • Parking / Rideshare: There are a couple parking lots nearby – here and here. For those wanting to take public transit and/or rideshare, there’s the Alameda/Oakland Ferry which you can pre-party with a bevvy on board or the Fruitvale BART station is about one mile away. Check the ferry and train times. You can Lyft/Uber from there. Regardless of how you transport, a friendly reminder to not drink and drive. 

DJ Lineup

  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Nels Hansen (AKA Hans)
  • 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM – Love Butter (AKA Gail & Tony)
  • 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM – B-Haul (AKA Brent)
  • 9:30 PM – 10:45 PM – Secondhand Soundsystem (AKA JB, Kris & Tim)
  • 10:45 PM – 11:30 PM- Sw00se (AKA Sara & Matt)
  • 11:30 PM – 12:15 AM – AWAZ (AKA Amit)
  • 12:15 AM – 1:00 AM – Mus (AKA Mustapha) 
  • 1:00 AM – 1:45 AM – Foomboom (AKA Fumi)

Call for volunteers (please reply all to this email)

  • We need some folks to help check people in. We need a couple folks who are down to meet and greet folks from about 8-9ish. 
  • We also need folks to help with STRIKE at the end. We have to be out by 2am which means we need all hands possible to clear the space in a timely manner. 

We can’t wait to see everyone’s faces and start the year off with a bang. 

– Jen & the Tasty planning crew

Next Saturday! Lunar New Year + Little Fawn’s 50th 

Tasty Crew!

We are just over a week away from our Lunar New Year celebration. The DJs are ready to get you groovin and the karaoke room is waiting for your best rendition of “Wild Horses” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” 

Purchase tickets here – We will close ticket sales Thursday, Mar 5 – 11:59pm. 

Come early! Think of this as a dinner party that goes late. 

We have a special opening set by our one and only Hans! And then while you’re movin to his grooves, you can partake in our appetizers which will also hit the tables from 7-8pm. Then we’ll serve dinner (buffet style) from 8-9pm. 

DJ Lineup

  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Nels Hansen (AKA Hans)
  • 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM – Love Butter (AKA Gail & Tony)
  • 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM – B-Haul (AKA Brent)
  • 9:30 PM – 10:45 PM – Secondhand Soundsystem (AKA JB, Kris & Tim)
  • 10:45 PM – 11:30 PM- Sw00se (AKA Sara & Matt)
  • 11:30 PM – 12:15 AM – AWAZ (AKA Amit)
  • 12:15 AM – 1:00 AM – Mus (AKA Mustapha) 
  • 1:00 AM – 1:45 AM – Foomboom (AKA Fumi)

Details

  • Date: Saturday, March 7
  • Time: 7pm – 2am (Kids are free!)
  • Location: Pho Nation — 1511 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
  • Cost: $50 – Includes dinner + drinks (reminder: email us for a party only ticket no drinks or food; if you can swing it a full priced ticket helps ensure we can meet our venue minimum and gives you the full Tasty experience)

See you all in soon!

– Jen & the Tasty planning crew

Tasty Lunar New Year and Birthday Celebration

Jump here to buy tickets now

The Year of the Horse is one of the most energizing signs in the zodiac—full of bold, “Okay, let’s do this” energy. And fun fact: even though the Horse is known for independence, it truly thrives in groups.

This is a year for reconnecting with old friends, building community, strengthening chosen family, and celebrating together. In other words: your people matter more than ever.

So with that, let’s celebrate our dear friend, Little Fawn, and gallop into the Lunar New Year together in Tasty fashion.

Where’s the party?

According to some of the parentals in this crew, Alameda is officially having a moment—so naturally, we’re here for it and we’re taking over Pho Nation.

Far from your average noodle shop, Pho Nation is a full-on vibe: a hybrid restaurant/lounge, rare late-night hours (hello, 2am!), a karaoke destination, and has a dance floor just waiting for us.

The Details

Saturday, March 7, 7pm to 2am . $50 Adults. Kids are Free

Dinner and drink(s) starting at 7pm followed by dance party till 2am. You’re encouraged to come early for the best noodles and surprises.

Pho Nation – 1511 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

What’s in store

  • Dinner & drink(s).
  • Birthday shenanigans
  • Early bird specials
  • Late night snacks
  • Tasty dance party till late night with many of your favorite Tasty DJs
  • Karaoke
  • Lunar decor and festivities
  • Red Envelopes for the kids
  • And a few other surprises (think a bhangra nod to the Holi celebration)

Now what?

  1. Buy your tickets by clicking this link. Paypal is very much preferred
  2. Feel free to invite your friends and forward them the invite!  

Your Tasty Hosts,

Amit W., Brent, Jen, Monica, Heidi, Jaybee & Co

Remember: Come early and share a Lyft/Uber. BART and bus. Don’t drink and drive. Duh. 

Questions? Send them to tastytastysf@gmail.com. 

2025 Camp Tasty Gazette Vol. 2 – Reminder to Register and Volunteer!

Hello again!

We’re officially less than a month away from Camp Tasty. This means all the burners should be off playa and we should all stop wearing white. It also means if you haven’t registered for Camp nor volunteered to help out, now is the time! This edition of the Gazette is largely a reminder. Let’s get into it. 

In this edition of the Gazette… (all editions are posted to our Tasty website)

  • Registration reminder / Camp Dues / Sliding Scale
  • Inviting Guests
  • Volunteer reminder

Registration Reminder 

Please complete the registration form and submit payment by Sept 14 to avoid late fees.

  • Adults 18+: Sliding scale from $325++ until Sept 14. $360++ afterwards.
  • Youth 6-17: Sliding scale from $160++ (No late pricing for youth.) 
  • Kids <5: $0
  • Registration closes after Sept 21

++Sliding scale++: Able to contribute more? This year we’re asking anyone who can give more, please do in support of next year’s 20th anniversary of Tasty! We’ve got special plans in store and would love to finally get serious about leaving our teen years behind. So we’re encouraging folks who can contribute $325 or higher to do so. And as always, for those in tougher financial situations, let us know as we do have scholarships.

Paying Your Dues

To secure your spot at Camp Tasty, complete the registration form and then PayPal the total amount as a PERSONAL payment to: https://paypal.me/tastysf. To make alternate payment arrangements, please email tastytastysf@gmail.com. 

Inviting Guests

As a reminder, your friends and family are welcome… if you know they’re TASTY. Our community is what it is because of the deep friendships, old or new, developed through shared experience, so be intentional with who you bring. You’re accountable for your guests, so please ensure they’re up to speed on Tasty and bring the right spirit. 

Volunteer Reminder

A reminder, we expect everyone to volunteer some time to ensure Camp Tasty is FUN and a success! We’ve created roles for all ages including kiddos! From ambiance and lighting to karaoke and kids activities, we’re putting out our call for everyone to help bring this year’s event to life! If you haven’t already, please take a peek at the roles available and put your name down for something in this sheet. Our team captains thank you in advance! 

  • Teepee Hosts
    • This year’s teepee crawl theme is….Carnival! Want to be a teepee host and create your own magical Carnival? There are modest stipends available to help teepee hosts bring their ideas to life but as a reminder, the longer you wait to submit an idea, the higher the chance stipends will have been fully allocated. So submit your idea sooner than later!
  • Caretakers and Overseers
    • These are the folks that keep the camp humming. Operations, stage manager, welcome tent, etc. 
  • Builders and Dreamers
    • Build it up and break it down. These folks create and take down the infrastructure. From truck load and strike, to big top decor and everything in between. 
  • Creators and Makers
    • Calling all creative to breathe life and fun into our weekend. We need our DJs, performers, and artists… no idea too big. Some past art includes Bear Car, the Moth, fluffy clouds, and the disco dancefloor. Some past activities include Framily Feud, Todd Talks, yoga, bubble olympics, and karaoke lounge. Note: DJs / Live Music please use this form to sign up.
  • Nourishers
    • Food for the soul. What’s a Tasty event without this? These folks keep us nourished all weekend from coffee and bloody marys to last night snacks and big top bar. Sign up for a role or if you feel inspired, come up with a snack of your choice and serve it up! Past food pop ups include an ice cream social, lumpia rolling, and anything and everything from Dang’s (In)Famous Bamboo Lantern.
  • The Next Generation
    • Calling all parents to provide a safe and fun weekend for our Tasty Tots. We need volunteers to run everything from our Art Shack and Kiddie Pool to keeping our Big Top tidy.

We’ll be back soon with more details including rideshare and more.

Happy trails!

 Jen & your Camp Tasty Captains