Love on Tap Brings Speed Dating to the Central Valley Ahead of Valentine's Day

Celebrate Love on Tap's one-year anniversary with speed dating events across the Central Valley.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Love On Tap founder Jordyn Houseworth is marking the company's one-year anniversary this Valentine's week with a run of speed dating events across the Central Valley, including stops in Fresno, Madera, and Visalia. Houseworth started the business after moving to the Bay Area in 2021, struggling to make connections outside San Francisco. Since launching, Love On Tap has hosted events in more than 30 cities, drawing over 1,500 participants and producing 'dozens of matches.' The events are designed to lower the barrier to meeting people at a time when many singles feel burned out on dating apps.

Why it matters

In an era of online dating fatigue, Love On Tap is providing an in-person alternative for singles in the Central Valley who want to make real connections. The speed dating format allows participants to get a sense of someone's personality and 'vibe' immediately, rather than relying solely on online profiles.

The details

Each Love On Tap speed dating event runs about two hours, with dates lasting roughly five to seven minutes depending on attendance. Women remain seated while men rotate through the room in a structured format. Participants receive scorecards at check-in and turn them in at the end of the night, with results emailed the following day. Attendance and age ranges vary by event and sexual orientation, with the youngest groups starting at 21 and the oldest being 50 and over.

  • On Tuesday, Love On Tap hosted an event in Fresno.
  • On Wednesday, Love On Tap will host an event at Papi's in Madera.
  • On Thursday, Love On Tap will host an event at Salty Walrus Brewing in Visalia.

The players

Jordyn Houseworth

The founder of Love On Tap, who started the business after moving to the Bay Area in 2021 and struggling to make connections outside San Francisco.

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What they’re saying

“Instead of constantly going into the city, I decided to start my own dating events for those who aren't able to make it all the way into the larger cities.”

— Jordyn Houseworth, Founder, Love On Tap (gvwire.com)

“People are craving in-person connections. This is great for people who are serious about looking for a connection and willing to put themselves out there.”

— Jordyn Houseworth, Founder, Love On Tap (gvwire.com)

What’s next

Upcoming Love On Tap speed dating events are listed on the company's Instagram and Eventbrite pages.

The takeaway

Love On Tap's speed dating events provide a refreshing alternative to online dating for singles in the Central Valley, allowing them to make real, in-person connections and step out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment.