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GET INVOLVED 2008 applications are posted!

Here are the several ways in which you can get involved:
  • Sponsors—The Taste of Tacoma offers many sponsorship opportunities that can be tailored to your marketing goals and budget. Get face to face with thousands of new customers!
  • Restaurant—The Taste is a restaurant showcase. Let us know if you need an application to bring your restaurant to the event. Expose your food, your restaurant and your chef to thousands while making money at the same time.  Download Application (.pdf format) Page 1, Page 2Download Terms of Agreement Page 1 (.pdf format) Page 2 (.pdf format).         Download Ops Questionnaire.  Deadline for submissions is March 14, 2008.
  • Food Product Company—The Taste offer the Food Products Bazaar geared toward, but not limited to, packaged food product items or craft items within the food and beverage theme. Great exposure, sales and sampling opportunity. Download Application Page 1 (.pdf format),Page 2(.pdf format).  Deadline for submissions is March 14, 2008.
  • Art a la Carte takes place in conjunction with the Taste of Tacoma and features over 100 handcrafted booths.  Applicants are juried, and items must be hand-made by the seller.  Click here for application information.
  • Commercial Vendor-  This year we have very limited space for commercial vendors.  Download Commercial Application Page One  Download Page Two  Download Terms of Agreement.
  • On-Ground Vendor—This category is for concessionaires who have a limited menu and are looking for strong sales in a high volume location at the festival. Download Application Page 1 One(.pdf format) Page 2.   Download Terms of Agreement Page 1(.pdf format), Page 2.  Download Ops Questionnaire.  Deadline for submissions is March 14, 2008. 
  • Entertainer—If you are interested in performing at the Taste, please send CDs, tapes, photos, and bios to Linda Zopfi of A Zopfi Production at PO Box 1998, Lynnwood, WA 98046. You can also e-mail her at lindazopfi@aol.com  Only full bands are accepted, no singles, duos or trios.  All entertainers chosen to perform at the event will be notified by the end of May.  Deadline for materials is April 1, 2008.  Please note:  Submissions are only accepted from full bands in Washington, Oregon, California and BC or acts already touring through the area during our festival dates. 
  • Street Performer—If you provide a form of entertainment that is interactive such as a face-painter, character artist or henna artist, this category is for you. Space for street vendors is limited.  Face painting is a sponsorship category and has been filled for 2008.  Download Street Vendor Application Page 1, Page 2.  Download Terms of Agreement.
  • Employment—The Taste is always looking for energetic and fun people to work at the events in a large variety of paid positions. If you want to work at the Taste, fill out this form. Employment Form (.pdf format)
  • Charity—If you represent a non-profit charitable organization that wants to get involved with the Taste, let us know. Give us a call for more information at (425) 283-5050. 
  • Volunteer—If you want to volunteer to help support charities currently involved with the Taste or if you are a group or organization wanting to volunteer your services contact us at (425) 283-5050 x110. 
  • Media—Let us know how you would like to become a media partner. For more information, contact Cindy Stohr at (425) 283-5050 x117.
  • Other—Have a great idea? Let us know how YOU want to get involved!
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