Taste of the Finger Lakes is the region’s premier food and drink event that supports local, not-for-profit organizations working to address food insecurity in our greater community.

Welcome Reception | 5:30-6:30pm

Full Experience Ticket – $150
Join us for our Welcome Reception – an hour of Latin jazz, bubbly, and hors d'oeuvres from a select group of vendors, followed by our main event.

Main Event | 6:30pm-9:00pm

General Admission Ticket – $100
The Main Event includes delicious food and beverage samples from across the Finger Lakes region, along with music, Jyl’s Photo Booth, and silent auction.

50+ local businesses donate their time and delicious creations to make this amazing event possible!

Dress to impress… it’s a summer soirée!

100% of ticket sales go to non-profit organizations who are creating access to healthy food and addressing food insecurity in our community.

Our 2024 non-profit recipients:

$53,528 raised in 2024!


In 2024, 60+ Finger Lakes food and beverage purveyors sampled tastes of their delicious creations to hundreds of supporters along the waterfront. Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of ticket sales, over $53,000 went directly to organizations working to address food insecurity in our community. The event was a resounding success thanks to the support of so many in our community, allowing us to increase our giving from 2023 by $7,000!