Taste of Summer
Join us for Taste of Summer, the Chamber's kickoff to the season featuring the best local food, craft beverages, live music, and community connection. Sample signature dishes from favorite restaurants and food trucks, sip local wine and craft brews, and stroll the heart of downtown as we celebrate the flavors of our community and the businesses that make them possible. Celebrating Community, Commerce, and Connection.
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Date and Time
Friday Aug 7, 2026
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
4:00 PM — Gates Open. Guests are welcome to arrive, pick up their tasting tickets and glassware, explore the vendor lineup, and settle into downtown.
5:00 PM — Tastings Begin. Sample signature dishes, local wine, and craft brews from participating restaurants, food trucks, and beverage vendors throughout the district.
7:00 PM — Live Music Begins. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, great food, craft beverages, networking, and community celebration.
9:30 PM — Last Call. Final tastings and toasts as we wind down the evening.
10:00 PM — Event Concludes.
Location
Join us along historic Main Street downtown for an open-air evening of local flavors, craft beverages, and live entertainment. Sample tastings from participating restaurants, food trucks, and beverage vendors as you stroll the district and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer in the heart of the city.
Free public parking is available in the downtown parking deck and nearby street spaces; however, parking may be limited as attendance increases. We recommend arriving early to secure a convenient parking spot and enjoy the district before the crowds arrive.
Contact Information
Celie Buster
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