The 6th annual
Taste of the Palm BeachesTM
We are pleased to announce the date of our 6th Annual Taste of the Palm Beaches™ event! One of the Palm Beaches' most popular and prestigious food & wine event is on Wednesday, November 11th from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
To the fifty restaurants that participated in the 2008 Taste of the Palm Beaches™, we thank you. We’ve expanded the event! to include new VIP lounge areas, ice carving contests, exciting new entertainment, South Beach's renown 'Capture It' photo studio and more! Our media sponsors & supporters include: WRMF 97.9fm, Seaview 960am, Dine magazine, Jupiter magazine, Stuart magazine, PalmBeacher magazine, Palmbeaches.com, LivingFla.com and Southfloridadines.com “Best Overall Single Day Event” Campaign by the Public Relations Society of RESTAURANT/VENDOR GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS TASTE OF THE PALM BEACHES™ There is no charge to have a table and to be a part of this fundraising event. Pre-registration deadline is September 30, 2009 to be included in the full promotional campaign.
Limited tasting opportunities remain and we welcome your participation in this extraordinary fundraising event.
Participating restaurants will receive:
exposure on television, radio, in newspaper, magazine, online and in all print materials and event programs
plus...
tables, skirting, utensils, plates, signage and ice are provided. (We have a limited opportunity for provided electrical.)
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2008 In Review:
Total Taste of the Palm Beaches proceeds enabled the Big Heart Brigade to feed 51,300 in our communities for Thanksgiving.
The public relations campaign earned the prestigious
PGA COMMONS TO PROVIDE
· An 8-foot table
· Tasting-sized plates, cups, napkins, utensils
· Signage for your restaurant
· Your company name will be included in press releases, flyers, print advertising, e-vites, radio spots (in rotation), event programs, social media, the blog and listed on the TasteofthePalmBeaches.com website with a hyperlink.
· Two complimentary admission wrist bands to the event
· Ice upon request
RESTAURANT/VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
· Provide food tastings for 1600 people (Attendance based on previous years. Tickets limited this year)
· Set up by 4:45pm. Please move your vehicle off-site by 5:00 pm. Offsite parking and event transportation will be available
· Provide a staff member/members to be present for the entire time of the event
· Bring all equipment required to store and display the food/beverage as well as any culinary-ware such as pots, pans, etc. necessary
· Only serve guests wearing an event identifier (ie: wristband, glow necklace, etc.)
· Keep your tasting area clean
· Committed to serve until 9:00pm
· We encourage that all restaurants to bring promotional materials for distribution at your table.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
· Power sources are limited. If needed, you must reserve a power source by October 1st. Please call Briana to arrange your power requirements
· No running water, refrigeration or storage is available. Please bring a cooler.
PARTICIPATION
We hope you will consider being part of this wonderful event and take advantage of the captive audience to market your company. Please complete the information on the next page and return it via fax (561)630-8631 or e-mail Briana@ChanningCorporation.com.
Thank you.