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Taste. Chandler’s Culinary Festival - 2011

Culinary Festival in Chandler, Arizona

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Taste of Chandler Culinary Festival

Taste. Chandler’s Culinary Festival

© Judy Hedding

The inaugural Taste of Chandler event was in 2009. The name has been tweaked, and it is now called: Taste. Chandler’s Culinary Festival. it is often referred to as simply Taste. The event features gourmet food and wine tasting in a quaint downtown Chandler setting. Enjoy these photos from the 2009 Taste event.

When is Taste in Chandler?

Saturday, October 15, 2011 from noon to 6 p.m.

Where is Taste?

The festival takes place in downtown Chandler, Arizona. The main entrance to TASTE is located near Crown Plaza San Marcos Gold Resort in Chandler.

How do I get tickets for Taste and how much are they?

Advance tickets may be purchased online or at the gate on the day of the event. Tickets are $35 in advance online, and $45 at the gate. New this year: Admission to three experience lounges is an extra $10 per lounge and includes drinks, music and cooking demonstrations. That entrance fee is paid at the lounge door. Make it easy, and bring cash.

Are discounts to Taste available?

Not that I know of.

What else should I know about Taste in Chandler?

This food and beverage tasting is a 21-and-over culinary event. All the food is from about 30 participating restaurants exclusive to Chandler. General admission includes samplings from all 30 restaurants and 12 drink tickets. A drink ticket entitles you to a sample-size portion, usually 3 or 4 ounces. A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit the non-profit Downtown Chandler Community Foundation. There will also be a silent auction at the event.

Do you have pictures of Taste. Chandler’s Culinary Festival?

Yes. See pictures from previous Taste events.

What if I have more questions about Taste of Chandler?

For more information, visit Taste. Chandler’s Culinary Festival online.

All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.

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