Thursday, September 4, 2008

Taste of Chico 2008 Served Up on September 7th

Taste of Chico 2008 Served Up on September 7th

The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invites you to enjoy the 23rd Annual Taste of Chico. This highly acclaimed food, beverage, music and fine-art festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 7th from Noon until to 4:00 P.M. The event takes place in the heart of Downtown Chico and satisfies the appetites of more than 12,000 locals and visitors.

Over 100 restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors treat event participants to fabulous fare while they stroll Downtown streets brimming with culture. Four main stages host continuous, live music and performances while the “Open Air Art Gallery” previews fine artists from the Chico Art Center’s Open Studios Art Tour.

Tickets go on sale August 21st and will be available at Tri-Counties Bank locations and at Diamond W Western Wear. Tickets can also be purchased at Thursday Night Market and Friday Night Concerts. Advance ticket prices are: $28 for a “Wine & Dine” ticket (with alcohol tasting), $20 for a “Full Course” ticket (without alcohol) and $15 for a “Mini Taste”. Tickets can be purchased at the event for an additional $4 each.