On September 26, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce held their annual Taste of Arcadia at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The event was very successful and had more than 1300 people in attendance. The event featured over 40 restaurant vendors and 40 Business Showcase vendors. They also had entertainment, food and drinks, community awareness, and giveaways. The Taste of Arcadia is Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s largest fundraiser, and developed around the mission “to play a critical and integral role in maintaining a healthy business environment, contributing to the economic growth of the city, and enhancing the city’s image.” Next year’s Taste of Arcadia has been confirmed for September 25, 2017.