Taste the Future - Live, In Person in 2022
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
6 - 9 p.m.
(VIP reception at 5 p.m.)
Columbus State Community College Downtown Campus Parking Garage
534 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215
Why support Taste the Future? We're SO glad you asked! Our signature summer event has been a favorite for foodies all over central Ohio for more than 30 years, and we can't wait to see you all in person this August.
Your ticket purchase is an investment in student success. Your support helps our foundation:
- Remove non-academic barriers for students and provide emergency needs during crisis
- Award scholarships for tuition, books, and supplies, and
- Prepare students for in-demand jobs, while meeting local employers’ evolving needs.
Columbus State Employees are eligible to purchase a limited number of discounted General Admission tickets! Please refer to internal communications for more information on how to access them before completing any purchases on this site
About Taste 2022
THE LIVE EVENT
Join us this August for outdoor summer fun, featuring tasty bites and sample sips from dozens of local food and beverage industry partners. Each ticket for general admission includes four drink tickets and access to all sorts of culinary delights!
Watch chef demonstrations and taste samples of the latest and greatest in culinary and beverage innovation while enjoying a festive atmosphere complete with live music. Glut yourself with innovative and delectable offerings from local partners, including Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Barcelona, Together & Co., The Berwick, Chocolate Cafe, Blend Cafe & Bakery, Degrees Restaurant, and many more yet to be announced!
A VIRTUAL OPTION
If outdoor crowds aren’t your thing, you can still enjoy a little Taste online! Get a taste of the future in our video “short,” which will feature interesting and inspiring stories about how Columbus State students, alumni, faculty and staff are shaping the paths that will lead central Ohio to a bright future!
To accompany this entertainment, Virtual Ticket purchasers can pick up their "Tasty Sampler," chock full of food an beverage products made and distributed in central Ohio. Explore all the delicousness our region has to offer.
Individual tickets will go on sale soon!
HOUSEHOLD & INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGE OPTIONS
Super-Host - $1,000
- 2 VIP Tickets (includes access to both VIP reception and Main Event)
- 2 General Admission tickets
- 1 Tasty Sampler
- Your name featured in opening credits of our virtual content
- Your name featured in closing credits of our virtual content
- Your name featured on event signage displayed at VIP and Main Event registration
- Your name listed on print invitations (mailed to 6,000+ central Ohio households) and on our event website
Host Committee - $600
- 2 VIP Tickets (includes access to both VIP reception and Main Event)
- 1 Tasty Sampler
- Your name featured in opening credits of our virtual content
- Your name featured in closing credits of our virtual content
- Your name featured on event signage displayed at VIP and Main Event registration
- Your name listed on print invitations (mailed to 6,000+ central Ohio households) and on our event website
VIP Ticket - $325
- 1 VIP Tickets (includes access to both VIP reception and Main Event)
- 1 Tasty Sampler
- Your name featured in opening credits of our virtual content
- Your name featured in closing credits of our virtual content
- Your name featured on event signage displayed at VIP and Main Event registration
- Your name listed on print invitations (mailed to 6,000+ central Ohio households) and on our event website
General Admission Ticket - $150
- 1 General Admission Ticket, which includes 4 drink tickets
- Your name listed in closing credits of our virtual content
Virtual Taster - $150
- 1 Tasty Sampler (pickup locations and times TBA)
- Your name listed in closing credits of our virtual content
Columbus State Employees are eligible to purchase a limited number of discounted General Admission tickets! Please refer to internal communications for more information on how to access them before completing any purchases on this site!
All proceeds benefit the Columbus State Foundation and a portion of your gift is tax deductible.