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SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN- The
24 th Annual Taste of Saugatuck will be held Sunday, August 28 from
noon until 7 pm at Wick's Park and Water Street in downtown Saugatuck.
This family event brings
together over a dozen local culinary artisans and restaurants preparing
a vast array of edibles. Featured items this year include BBQ
sandwiches, Margarita chicken, Gyro wraps, Saganaki, roasted chicken,
pork ribs, ice cream desserts, pies, pizza and various wraps &
sandwiches, just to name a few. Some of the restaurants joining Taste
this year include: Mermaid Bar & Grill, The White House Bistro,
Wicks Park Bar & Grille, The Hickory Pit, Spectators, River Market,
Kilwin's, Salt of the Earth, Fennville Station, Uncommon Grounds, Earls
Farm Market, Zing and more. In addition to the largest line up of food
in recent years, a beer tent featuring beer from the Saugatuck Brewing
Company is featured along with wine from all three local wineries, Fenn
Valley, Tabor Hill and Round Barn.
As always a special kids
corner will be available to entertain the kids. This year will also see
the return of Shoreline Realtor's "Celebrity Dunk" Tank. There is no
general admission charge for this annual event. Food and beverage
tickets are available in fifty-cent increments and no single taste item
is more than $5.00, making it a very affordable afternoon for a family.
Taste of Saugatuck,
through its association with the Saugatuck/Douglas Convention &
Visitors Bureau, raises funds from this event for local school
scholarships and events. This year co-chairs Sharon Shanahan and David
Barton announced that Taste 24 will offer a scholarship for a student
entering the hospitality and culinary industry. This year, additional
sponsorship is provided by the Stage Sponsor: Chemical Bank. Gourmet
sponsor Liz Engel returns this year.
The Gazebo in the park
will feature live entertainment all afternoon. The day begins with West
Michigan's Rock & Roll legends, Rock Shop. "Tombo", John, Rich and
Bob have been featured all over west Michigan. Their classic rock sound
with "dueling" guitars will have the crowd on their feet. Rock Shop
performed this summer at the Coral Gables Deck, and is a White House
Bistro year-round favorite.
Returning to headline
Taste this year is Holland's West Michigan Rock and Roll Explosion:
Random Play. Playing favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, this
high energy band of six blends keyboards, flute, saxophones and more
with its traditional four piece, rock driving guitar, bass and drum
sound. They are featured performers at The White House Bistro and
perform at many fundraising events throughout the area. Taste co-chair,
David Barton, notes, "Last year the dancing didn't stop in the park
until after the seven o'clock closing time for Taste."
Crowd estimates for last
year exceeded eight thousand. Visitors and locals alike mingle while
enjoying great food, great music, and great wine and beer in a beautiful
Saugatuck downtown setting. "Every year we see more restaurants
involved. The crowds are also growing." co-chair Sharon Shanahan adds.
Taste of Saugatuck is a
family outing with events planned in the the park for the children.
Taste prices will remain the same as last year.
Additional information is available from the Saugatuck-Douglas Are Convention & Visitors Bureau at either 269-857-1701 or www.saugatuck.com
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