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Welcome to Taste of the Valley 2025 - Benefiting Tri-Town Youth Services
Come join us for a delicious culinary experience at the Essex Steam Train Event Hall. In the kickoff event to Tri-Town Youth Services' 40th Anniversary, indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes from local chefs and vendors. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor the flavors of the valley in a beautiful setting. Grab your friends and family and join us for a day filled with good food and great company. See you there!
Participating restaraunts include:
Ani's Table & Marketplace
The Brushmill by the Waterfall
The Cheese Shop of Centerbrook
Chocolate Geeks
Cloud Nine Catering and the Lace Factory
Drift
Griswold Inn
Landing & Main
Privateer's Pizza and Provisions
Sayulitas
Shayna B's be the Sea
Simon's Marketplace
Admission includes sampling food from each of the participating restaurants. All attendees will vote on their favorite in a variety of categories. One restaurant alone will be chose as the ultimate winner of the night and win the coveted Taste of the Valley Giant Fork, a perennial trophy to displayed until next year's event.
There will be Raffle Baskets donated by local businesses and community members as well as 50/50 raffle that further benefits Tri-Town.
There is a cash bar with beer and wine available for purchase, as well as soft drinks and adult non-alcoholic alternatives.
Thank you for supporting the important work that Tri-Town does for youth and families in our community!
We are incredibly grateful to our Sponsors for their generous support, which helped make this event possible. Their commitment to our mission allows us to create a meaningful impact in our community. Thank you for being a valued partner in making a difference!
F. Curtis & Susan B. Thrall Foundation
Jeffrey N. Mehler, CFP® LLC
Senator Norm Needleman & Jaqueline Hubbard
Whelen Engineering
Boone Associates
Underwater Construction Corporation
Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau is a non-profit agency that provides services dedicated to promoting the positive growth and development of youth and families in Chester, Deep River, and Essex.
Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau is a non-profit agency that provides services dedicated to promoting the positive growth and development of youth and families in Chester, Deep River, and Essex.
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