Taste of Parker County scheduled for May 12
The 13th annual Taste of Parker County is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, at Weatherford’s Heritage Park from 5 to 8 p.m.
The popular food tasting event benefits the Weatherford College Foundation, which funds scholarships and provides other support for the college and its students.
Patrons are treated to unlimited tastings from a wide variety of local restaurants, caterers, bakeries and coffee shops, plus sample-sized tastings from several breweries. The Weatherford College Jazz Orchestra will also perform on two separate stages.
“Our vendors have made this event one of Parker County’s favorites,” said event organizer Jaci Edwards. “We’re excited to add several new vendors this year as well as many who have been with us for all 13 years. In addition to all the wonderful food, Taste of Parker County is a great way to enjoy live music in our community.”
Confirmed vendors for this year’s event currently include (in alphabetical order) Aaron’s Catering, Amy’s Original Hot Sauce, Antebellum Ale House, Back Home Bakery, Ben E. Keith Beverages, Caitlyn’s Catering, Cari’s Bakery, Chicken Express, Cooksey’s Cupcakes and Confections, Downtown Cantina, Edgewise Eight Brewing, Emjay’s Delights, Firefly Grilling Co, Flavor on 51, Good for the Soul, HTeaO, Ironworks Coffee, Major Perk Coffee, Mr. Wally’s Pickles, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, Salt Horse Culinary, Shep’s, Spain Porfavor/Amanida Olives, Sweet Emilia’s, T&D Barbecue, Tailgaters BBQ, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Parker County, Texas Beef Company, The Grove at Northside Remedy, White Beard’s BBQ and Yesterdays Sandwich Shop.
This event is made possible by the support of the following sponsors: Gilchrist Automotive, Mike’s Westside Rental, First Bank Texas, Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness in Willow Park, Plains Capital Bank and H-E-B.
Tickets are $35 through May 11 or $40 on May 12. Purchase tickets online at wc.edu/taste or contact Jaci Edwards at jedwards@wc.edu or 817-598-6272.