How does Taste of the Town work? How much does it cost? Where can I buy tickets? If I don’t use my food tickets, can I get my money back? Which restaurants, caterers & vendors are participating? How can I get involved? How do I get to Showplace in downtown High Point? Will there be alcohol at the event? What is the grand prize this year? What are the silent auction rules? Which bands are providing live music this year? How much money does Hospice Taste of the Town raise? Where does it go? Who do I contact for more information? How does Taste of the Town work? Buy an admission ticket for $5 and “taste” (food and beverage) tickets for $1 each. Restaurants will display the cost of every taste, which depends on the size of the sample (up to 4 tickets). Eat all you can and when you run out of tickets, buy more! How much does it cost? Admission tickets are $5 each and “taste” tickets are $1 each. Admission is free for children 6 and under. Purchase Tickets Where can I buy tickets? 1. Online or by downloading the Ticket Order Form and sending it in. 2. At Hospice of the Piedmont’s office:    1801 Westchester Drive in High Point on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. after July 20. 3. At the entry to Showplace on the event day, beginning at 5:30 p.m. If I don’t use my food tickets, can I get my money back? No, but remember that all funds raised at Taste of the Town are used to support Hospice of the Piedmont – a local not for profit agency that provides quality end-of-life care for people with life-limiting illness and their families. Which restaurants, caterers & vendors are participating? Visit the Restaurants & Vendors page for a list of participating restaurants, caterers and vendors. How can I get involved? Come and enjoy! We also need volunteers, sponsors, silent auction donations and more participating restaurants, caterers and vendors. Visit the Get Involved page for details. How do I get to Showplace in downtown High Point? Not familiar with High Point’s downtown area? Need directions or wondering where to park? Maps and turn-by-turn directions can be found on the Maps & Directions page or on the back of your ticket. Will there be alcohol at the event? Yes. Wine and beer will be sold at specific booths located away from Kids Zone. If you plan to purchase alcoholic beverages, bring a photo ID to receive an ABC bracelet. Please drink responsibly. What is the grand prize this year? The grand prize for 2009 is a $250.00 shopping spree at Belk Oak Hollow. The grand prize drawing will be held after the event and the winner will be contacted by Friday, August 21. The winner does not need to be present to win. Some restrictions apply. What are the silent auction rules? Each auction item has suggested increments for bidding. The silent auction ends at 8 p.m. sharp according to the official silent auction clock. Cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express payments will be accepted. And remember, you must pick up your item after the event. Which band is providing live music this year? Timeless will play at Hospice Taste of the Town a third year. Visit the Silent Auction & More page for more entertainment information. How much money does Hospice Taste of the Town raise? Where does it go? In 2008, more than $124,000 was raised to benefit Hospice of the Piedmont. All proceeds from the event are used to help patients and families who would otherwise be unable to afford end-of-life care. Funds are also used to provide grief support to anyone in the community following a death of a loved one and for Kids Path, a special children’s program that cares for children coping with illness or loss. Who do I contact for more information? Contact the Development office at Hospice of the Piedmont at 889.8446 or tasteofthetown@hospice-careconnection.org. Hospice of the Piedmont 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 Phone: 336.889.8446   Fax: 336.889.3450 tasteofthetown@hospice-careconnection.org