The XVII Annual Taste of Wethersfield benefit returns on Saturday, April 5^th from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. Once again, the Keeney Center comes alive with the flavors and aromas of the area’s finest food and drink. Last year’s co-host, Nacho King Alex P. Taylor has graciously agreed to emcee this year’s “Taste”.

Long-time “Taste” favorites, the Hot Cat Jazz Band, are back again to provide the evening’s soundtrack. The process of “Taste” remains the same: Attendees pay one admission and can try offerings from several local restaurants, caterers, breweries, and wine vendors, all under one roof. Samples of signature dishes and beverages are available at every station. All your local favorites will be there with many more additions arriving daily. Throughout the evening, a silent auction is conducted, offering guests the opportunity to bid on unique goods and services from local vendors.

Taste of Wethersfield helps fund Wethersfield Historical Society’s free or low cost educational and cultural programming for children and adults.

“Taste” is a party for those 21 and over only. Tickets go on sale March 1 and can be purchased on EventBrite or in person at the Wethersfield Historical Society’s office in the Old Academy (150 Main Street, Wethersfield), 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. N.B. Tickets purchased at the Old Academy are exempt from all online convenience fees. Purchaser will only pay face value of the ticket. Purchased in advance, tickets are $35 (online $39.19). At the door on the night of the event, the price jumps to $40 (online $44.52). A $75 (online $81.88) “Patron” ticket entitles the bearer to early admission (6:00 pm) with full access to all food and drink, as well as entry in an exclusive Patron drawing. ($35 of each “Patron” ticket purchased is tax deductible).

Wethersfield Historical Society is a 93-year-old private nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization founded, funded and governed by community members and dedicated to preserving and promoting Wethersfield’s history and culture to inspire people today and tomorrow.  For more information visit www.wethersfieldhistory.org or call (860) 529-7656.