Taste of Goulds will also be host to a mini Farmer's Market allowing produce vendors to sell fresh fruit and vegetables, and plants.  There will also be opportunities for arts and crafts vendors to participate.   

In addition to great food, there will be activities for children including bounce houses, live animal presentations, snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn. 

The event is free to the public.  To enter the competition and sell food, the cost to have a booth is $200/vendor.  To take part in the mini Farmer's Market and sell produce or plants, the cost for a booth is $100/ vendor.  The cost for an arts and crafts booth is $50/vendor.  Application packages are available at Goulds Park.  Deadline to apply and submit payment is May 20. 

For more information, please call Goulds Park at 305-255-2399.

About Miami-Dade Park and Recreation:
The third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 262 parks and more than 12,668 acres of land, Miami-Dade Parks is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world.  Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises after-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Miami MetroZoo and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open-the USTA's fifth largest tennis tournament; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more.