On Sunday, April 26th, the 8th Annual Taste of the Town & County will once again be set around downtown Chestertown’s iconic fountain. Past dishes have included everything from crab bisque and oysters on the half shell to pulled pork, bangers and mash, grass fed beef sliders, fresh mozzarella & basil, beet napoleons and chocolate bread pudding – all courtesy of local chefs .
Over twenty restaurants will be on hand to offer a taste of their signature dishes, and compete for: Most Creative, Best Use of Local Ingredients, and Most Flavorful awards. A complete list of participating restaurants can be found at www.tasteofchestertown.com.
An additional feature is, “Diced! A Local Food Challenge,” patterned after the popular cable TV show “Chopped.” The “Diced!” chefs will demonstrate preparing an appetizer, entrée and dessert from a “mystery basket” made up of ingredients donated by local farmers. Farmers will be on hand to discuss their products as well.
Festival goers are encouraged to come early to see the Annual Paint the Town Quick Draw competition from 10:00 to 11:00. Over fifty painters from all over the East Coast are participating in this year’s four day plein air event culminating in a Quick Draw competition on Sunday morning.
Local wines, including Crow Winery & Vineyard, and local beers will be for sale during the event. Proceeds from a raffle and auction will go toward purchasing a additional holiday lighting for the Downtown Chestertown district.
Taste of the Town is sponsored by the Downtown Chestertown Association (DCA).. The DCA is committed to maintaining a viable historic business district as an integral part of preserving the quality of Kent County life.
Advance passes for $15 will be available through April 22, and may be purchased online at www.tasteofchestertown.com or at The Finishing Touch, located at 311 High Street in downtown Chestertown. Admission at the door is $20. For additional information, visit www.tasteofchestertown.com or call 443 480 1987.
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