2024 Taste of Downtown Carson City happening Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:10am
Event Date:
June 15, 2024 - 5:30pm
Carson City eateries will take to the streets at the center of the capital city today, Saturday, June 15 for the 30th Taste of Downtown, a long tradition to benefit the city's shelter for domestic violence victims.
More than two dozen restaurants, cafes and food trucks — plus two live bands — will participate in Carson City’s premier summer event, which draws thousands of hungry foodies annually to sample a variety of dishes made fresh by local dining and food establishments. Go here for a list of participants.
"It's been 30 years since we did our first Taste of Downtown and we watched it turn into the biggest community event outside of Nevada Day," said Lisa Lee, executive director of Advocates to End Domestic Violence, which has been behind the event since it began.
Taste of Downtown is happening Saturday, June 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with music continuing until 10 p.m. Two live bands will perform, Nevada 445 and Hale Mari.
Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets previously purchased online will be available for pick up on Saturday, June 15, after 11:00 a.m. at the Will Call Booth, across from the state capitol.
This event has limited tickets for sale. If any remaining tickets are available, they will be for sale the day of the event, Saturday, June 15, after 11:00 a.m. at the Information Booth, across from the state capitol.
All sales are final. Ticket price increases to $50 on Saturday, June 15.
Tasting will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with entertainment until 10. The purchase of a ticket allows a ticketholder to obtain a “taste” at each of the participating vendors.
“Tastes” provided are chosen by the vendor. All health and safety protocols are observed. The event happens on Carson St., from Robinson at the north to Fifth St. at the south. Ticketholders can wander throughout downtown Carson City tasting and listening to live music.
The price of tickets has not changed over the years, for one reason, Lee says.
"Our goal is for the community to have a great night out," she said. "The Taste is something that folks can come to, enjoy the evening, run into their friends and neighbors, all worthwhile in support of what we do in the community for domestic violence victims."
Advocates to End Domestic Violence is a private, not-for-profit organization, formed in 1979 by two formerly battered women who saw a need for a domestic violence program in Carson City. The agency has grown from a small two-bedroom apartment, to a full service program that operates a 51-bed shelter and provides a wide variety of services designed to protect and support battered women and their children in the community.
