March 6, 2025, 6-10pm at The Gilmore event venue: 5179 West River Dr., Comstock Park.

Tickets/Check-In: Please note, there are no physical tickets for this event.  You will check-in at the registration table at the event.

Live Auction and Fund-a-Need Paddle Raise:  The Taste is a fundraiser for Rockford schools! We are excited to feature a Live Auction and a Fund-A-Need Paddle Raise. Please come prepare to bid on some great auction items and raise your paddle in support of Rockford kids and schools.

Parking/Entrance: Follow the parking signage around the side of the building. Enter the event through the main doors of the Mercury Room. 

Menu: Local Restaurants donating 'Tastes' of their cuisine. 

Drinks: Beverages are available to purchase via credit card at each of the 3 bars during the event. Sponsors will receive drink tickets upon check in. 1 drink ticket = 1 drink. Once sponsors use tickets they may purchase drinks at one of the bars.

 Attire: No formal dress required. Dressy casual recommended.

- Men: Dress shirt & slacks or sport coat.  Ties are not necessary.  A nice pair of jeans is appropriate.
- Women: Dress pants or casual dress/skirt or nice pair of jeans.