TASTE OF SAUGATUCK

Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010


Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm

(Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events

Here are the details:

SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN- The 23rd Annual Taste of Saugatuck will be held Sunday, August 22 from noon until 7:00pm 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, 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 and more. In addition to the largest line up of food in recent years, a beer tent featuring beer from the Saugatuck Brewery is available 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, additional sponsorship is provided by the Stage Sponsor: Chemical Bank.

The Gazebo in the park will feature live entertainment all afternoon. The day begins with West Michigan's Rock & Roll legends, Rock Shop. "Tombo", Ron, 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 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, brags, "The crowd will be on their feet from the minute they start until the last, rocking song at seven o'clock."

Over eight thousand attended Taste last year, and an even larger crowd is expected this year. Visitors and locals alike mingle while enjoying great food, great music, and great wine and beer in a beautiful Saugatuck downtown setting. "When you get to Saugatuck, you can hear the sounds and smell the great food as you drive into town," co-chair Sharon Shanahan adds.

Additional information is available from the Saugatuck-Douglas Are Convention & Visitors Bureau at either 269-857-1701 or www.saugatuck.com