A Smorgasbord of Samples
Annual Taste of Pickerington returns in October
The Taste of Pickerington is an event the entire family can sink its teeth into on Saturday, Oct. 3.
For about 12 years, Olde Pickerington Village on West Columbus Street has been the tastefully delicious venue in October for residents and visitors to sample morsels from their favorite restaurants and caterers and taste-test some new ones.
This year, almost 20 Pickerington area restaurants and caterers are expected to showcase dazzling dishes and desserts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The theme for this year’s event is “A Sampling of Community!” For $1 per sample, participants can taste their way through specialty items ranging from main courses to desserts.
There are four components to the Taste of Pickerington this year, said Theresa Byers, president of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the event.
Besides the opportunity to sample, foodies can visit a health fair, and businesses can set up tables to share their work with the community. Businesses and individuals can even join the Chamber and win prizes.
Everyone who attends the event has an “opportunity to try something new, learn something new and feel the community pride,” Byers said.
“(The) Taste has become one of the premier events in Pickerington, showcasing local businesses, restaurants and caterers, and providing the Pickerington community with access to a few health care check-ups, such as blood pressure checks, bone density checks and more,” she said. “This event is all about community.”
A list of food providers can be found on the Chamber’s website, www.pickeringtonchamber.com.
This year, a master of ceremonies will be on stage announcing the free demonstrations and contests.
Food vendors vie to win prizes in the categories of Best Overall Display, Best “Taste” Overall, Best Dessert and the coveted People’s Choice Award.
“We encourage all of our participants to bring out their very best,” Byers said. “We hope to see top-notch displays, great food, opportunities for health screenings, education and lots of fun.”
Presenting Sponsor for the event is Mount Carmel Health. MMA Insurance is the Market Place Sponsor, and Tide Dry Cleaners is the Contest Sponsor.
“Taste of Pickerington is a true partnership between the City of Pickerington, Violet Township, Pickerington Local Schools and the Chamber,” Byers said. “There are many factors that go into putting an event like this on, and we truly appreciate the support of our partners.”
The Chamber is encouraging residents and visitors to get their taste buds ready for a tasteful good time.
