The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce recognizes 2018 Taste of the Town sponsors

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce's 32nd Annual Taste of the Town presented by Planet Lincoln and Visit The Woodlands will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4:00 pm – 9:00pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Tickets are on sale at www.TasteofTheTown.org. Adult tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Ticket packages are available.

Taste of the Town is the premier culinary event of South Montgomery County attracting thousands of people. For one low price, attendees can sample mouth-watering appetizers, entrees, desserts, pastries, and drinks from some of the area's finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries, deli's and beverage companies.

“The success of Taste of the Town would not be possible without the community support and our sponsors” says Meagen Korenek, director of special events at The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to have Planet Lincoln and Visit The Woodlands as presenting sponsors for the second year.”

"At Planet Ford and Planet Lincoln, we believe it's key to support our community and wonderful organizations such as The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce," said Shawn Burns, general manager/operating partner of Planet Ford in Spring. "The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce's Taste of the Town is a great annual event. We are proud to be part of it."

John Dvorak, general manager of Planet Lincoln in Spring agrees. "The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce does so much for both our community and its businesses. We are pleased to be able to provide support to an organization that does so much to help support us."

Visit The Woodlands also serves as an iron chef presenting sponsor. “One of the best ways to entice visitors is to showcase and celebrate the culinary diversity of our community. The Woodlands boasts award-winning chefs, chic cafes, cozy bars as well as meeting venues for special occasions and memorable experiences. Visit The Woodlands proudly supports the celebration of our outstanding restaurant and hospitality venues through Taste of the Town” says Bruce Rieser, Chairman of the Board for The Woodlands Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Sponsors to date for the 2018 Taste of the Town include, iron chef presenting sponsors, Planet Lincoln and Visit The Woodlands; executive chef, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center; beer wristband sponsor, Waste Connection of Texas; entertainment sponsor, Johnson Development Corporation; gourmet chef, H-E-B, Woodforest National Bank, Pepsi Beverage Co., Wright’s Printing & Marketing; raffle ticket sponsor, Renewal by Anderson; mobile chef, Russo’s New York Pizzeria; VIP reception sponsor, Amerigo’s Grille; VIP sponsor lounge, America’s ER, Republic Payment Systems of Texas/The Republic Grille; “Back of House” Appreciation Sponsor, Better Bookkeepers, Inc.; friends of taste, Entergy Texas, Inc, Just Cats Veterinary Services, Mid America Mortgage, Privileged Productions, The Woodlands Church, Picture Me Houston Photo booth; t-shirt sponsor, The Woodlands Young Learners Academy; beer band booth ambassadors, Camp Bow Wow, Blake Wilcox Properties, Nationwide Insurance Mellisa Ray Agency, Outback Western Wear; beer beverage booth ambassadors, Champions School of Real Estate, Christine Hale & Associates – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, CORE Mechanical, LLC, Just Cats Veterinary Services, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, PR Marketing & Publishing, LLC./ Review It Magazine, RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, Richmond Realty - RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, The Abbey on Lake Wyndemere, Villa Sport Athletic Club and Spa, W3 Luxury Living, Wright’s Printing & Marketing, We Clean 4 You; soda beverage booth ambassadors, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Cool Kat Party Supplies Warehouse & Costumes, 18|8 Fine Men's Salons, Gold’s Gym, The Woodlands / Magnolia; water beverage booth ambassadors, AAA Texas, LLC, Sam’s Club, Costco Wholesale, Our Lady of the Lake University, The Bryi’s Pet Sitting and The Bryi’s Technology Services; table hosts, A Clean Nest, Bradbury Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, CareNow Urgent Care, Lawn Ranger Co., Inc., Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, Safe 2 Save, LLC.; cocktail table host, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion; publicity partner, Taylorized PR; media Partners, Hello Woodlands, Houston Business Journal, K STAR Country Radio 99.7 FM, KHOU11, Link Magazine / Graphic Design FX, Lone Star Community Radio, WoodlandsHits.Com, Woodlands Online, TheWoodlandsEvents.com.

“We truly could not pull off an event of this magnitude and excitement without the support of these sponsors and ambassadors,” says J.J. Hollie, president and CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are incredibly thankful for their volunteered time and resources.”

Throughout the night, attendees will enjoy entertainment and can purchase raffle tickets to win prizes. Businesses can showcase their company with sponsorships, serving, or donating raffle items.

Restaurants will compete in the “Best of Taste” competition for titles including Best Appetizer, Best Entrée, Best Dessert and The 2018 Planet Lincoln People’s Choice Award. Restaurants can still sign up to showcase at www.WoodlandsChamber.org/TasteBooth.

Adult tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door and include entry, all you can eat samples and two alcoholic beverages. Child (ages 4-10) tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door and include entry and all you can eat samples. Soda and water are complimentary. Please note that strollers are not allowed at this event. Tickets can be purchased at www.TasteoftheTown.org.

For ticket packages, restaurant booth sign up and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.TasteoftheTown.org or contact the special events department at The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce at (281) 367-5777, events@woodlandschamber.org, or visit www.woodlandschamber.org.