The  XVI Annual Taste of Wethersfield benefit returns on Saturday, April 6^th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. Once again, the Keeney Center comes alive with the flavors and aromas of the area’s finest food and drink. iHeartMedia’s Renee DiNino, a Wethersfield native noted for her stellar hosting skills at the society’s Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball, has generously agreed to emcee this year’s “Taste”. She’ll be bringing along her “Alex and Renee Eat Connecticut” co-host, the Nacho King of Connecticut, Alex P. Taylor to keep the festivities rolling all evening long.

Long-time “Taste” favorites, the Hot Cat Jazz Band, are back again to provide the evening’s soundtrack. The process of “Taste” remains the same: Attendees pay one admission and can try offerings from several local restaurants, caterers, breweries, and wine vendors, all under one roof. Samples of signature dishes and beverages are available at every station. All your local favorites will be there with many more additions arriving daily. Throughout the evening, a silent auction is conducted, offering guests the opportunity to bid on unique goods and services from local vendors.

Taste of Wethersfield helps fund Wethersfield Historical Society’s free or low cost educational and cultural programming for children and adults.

“Taste” is a party for those 21 and over only. Tickets are on sale now. Purchased in advance, tickets are $35 (online $39.19). At the door on the night of the event, the price jumps to $40 (online $44.52). A $75 (online $81.88) “Patron” ticket entitles the bearer to early admission (6:00 pm) with full access to all food and drink, as well as entry in an exclusive Patron drawing. ($35 of each “Patron” ticket purchased is tax deductible). Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite through a link on the WHS website (www.wethersfieldhistory.org) or in person at the Wethersfield Historical Society’s office in the Old Academy at 150 Main Street, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. N.B. Tickets purchased at the Old Academy are exempt from all online convenience fees. Purchaser will only pay face value of the ticket.