Taste of the Town 2026
Join us for Centre County United Way’s signature fundraising event!
Sunday, December 6, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Penn Stater
Taste of the Town brings together local restaurants, businesses, volunteers, and community members for an unforgettable evening that fuels programs supporting healthy communities, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency throughout Centre County.
Together, we can open doors, uplift neighbors, and build a stronger future. Because, United is the Way™
What's on the menu this year?
- Sample food from 30+ of Centre County’s best restaurants
- Enjoy wine and spirits tastings from local vendors
- Participate in a NEW crowd simulated ALICE experience
- Mingle with friends who love food, fun, and giving back
- Added seating and ticket pricing options
- Exciting opportunities to win while supporting our mission
- Enhanced concierge add-on service: Taste to Table
- Refreshed sponsorship opportunities
Come hungry, leave inspired, and make a difference in Centre County!
📅 Sunday December 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
Coming Soon:
2026 Sponsorship Menu
Early Bird Ticket Sale (Coming October 2026)
More Than a Night Out
Taste of the Town is Centre County United Way’s signature annual fundraiser — but more importantly, it’s a community investment in our neighbors.
Each year, funds raised through this event help support programs and services that strengthen lives across Centre County through:
- food security
- mentorship
- early childhood education
- access to healthcare
- emergency assistance
- grief support
- housing stability
- and more
Taste of the Town Impact
- $60,000+ raised annually
- 2,400+ lives impacted from funds raised each year
- 30+ participating restaurants
- 400+ guests annually
EXPERIENCE THE EVENT
What to Expect:
🍴 Signature tastings from 30+ restaurants
🍷 Wine, beer & spirits tastings
🎵 Live entertainment
🎁 Silent auction & raffles
🏆 Friendly culinary competition
✨ Interactive experiences
🤝 Community connection
FEATURED RESTAURANT PARTNERS
This event could not take place without the generosity of our gracious restaurant partners. Our Community-Minded Culinary Partners will be listed and linked below as we confirm our 2026 participants. Don't let the good eats and impact end with the event -- support these businesses that support our community!
GET INVOLVED
Be Part of Something Bigger
Whether you attend, volunteer, sponsor, donate, or participate as a restaurant partner, your involvement helps strengthen lives across Centre County.
🙌 Volunteers
Help bring Taste of the Town to life behind the scenes.
🍽 Restaurants & Vendors
Showcase your business while supporting community impact.
🎁 Auction Donations
Contribute an experience, product, or service to support our fundraising efforts.
🤝 Sponsors (COMING SOON)
Align your brand with one of Centre County’s most anticipated community events.
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A Refreshed Sponsorship Menu will launch June 25 - stay tuned!