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Taste of Louisville
Event Name:
Taste of Louisville
Event Date:
2025-10-15
Website / Ticket Link:
http://www.thetasteoflouisville.com
Location:
Mellwood Arts Center
Event Host:
Kentucky Restaurant Association – Louisville Chapter
Event Description / Other Info:
Kentucky Restaurant Association Louisville Chapter’s 51st Annual “The Taste of Louisville”
- Presented by Gordon Food Service
- Benefiting Feed Louisville
- 📍 Mellwood Art Center – 1860 Mellwood Avenue
- 📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 6 PM – 9 PM
- 🎟 Early Bird Tickets: $70 (until August 31)
- 🎟 Prices increase to $85 starting September 1
Ticket Link: The Taste of Louisville (21+ only) Tickets | Louisville, KY | Mellwood Arts Center
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Louisville, KY – The Taste of Louisville returns Wednesday, October 15, following its milestone 50th celebration — and it’s ready to keep the flavor going for another 50+ years! This beloved event brings together 40+ chefs and 20+ beverage purveyors for a night of tasting, sipping, and celebrating Louisville’s vibrant food and drink scene.
Hosted by the Kentucky Restaurant Association Louisville Chapter, this year’s event is once again proudly presented by Gordon Food Service, our Title Sponsor.
“Gordon Food Service is once again very excited to be the Title Sponsor for The Taste of Louisville because we believe this event is the city’s premier food event,” said Tom Enyeart, Co-Chair and GFS representative. “The Taste not only delivers amazing food—it brings the entertainment to another level. We at Gordon Food Service are energized by partnering with some of the best culinarians and hardest-working people our industry has to offer.”
“The Kentucky Restaurant Association is thrilled to present the 51st Taste of Louisville — the original ‘taste’ event that has become a beloved tradition in our city,” said Christian Saylor, KRA Louisville Chapter President. “This celebration brings together the best of the best, offering guests the unique opportunity to sample signature cuisine from Louisville’s top restaurants. It’s a true showcase of our vibrant culinary scene, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone for an unforgettable evening of flavor and community.”
Since its founding in 1974, The Taste of Louisville has featured a mix of the city’s most iconic eateries and newest culinary stars. This year’s guests will be greeted with a cocktail or mocktail upon arrival and treated to a festive evening featuring a live DJ, music by Hickory Vaught, and photo ops throughout the venue.
And it’s not just about food — The Taste is about giving back. This year’s event benefits Feed Louisville, a local nonprofit that rescues surplus food and transforms it into nutritious, chef-prepared meals for Louisville’s unhoused and food-insecure population.
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Event Details:
- WHO: Local & regional chefs, Feed Louisville, KRA Louisville Chapter—and YOU!
- WHAT: A 51-year tradition of food, drinks, and community
- WHEN: Wednesday, October 15 | 6–9 PM
- WHERE: Mellwood Arts Center – 1860 Mellwood Avenue
- WHY: To eat, drink, give back, and celebrate life with over 50 signature tastings, craft cocktails, spirits, and local brews
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About Feed Louisville (501c3):
Feed Louisville is a team of professional chefs on a mission to address the hunger crisis. They rescue perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into beautiful, nourishing meals for Louisville’s unhoused and food-insecure neighbors. Their kitchen is where food rescue meets hunger relief.
Proceeds from this event have long supported scholarships, culinary education in Kentucky, and local charitable efforts. This year, we are proud to partner with Feed Louisville, whose mission brings nourishment, dignity, and hope to our community’s most vulnerable.
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Tickets:
🎟 Early Bird (Now through August 31): $70
🎟 General Admission (starting September 1): $85
🎟 General Admission 4-Pack: $300 ($75 each)
🎟 Reserved Table for 8: $800 ($100 each)
All tickets include samples from Louisville’s top culinary talent, plus tastings of craft beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits.
Reserved seating is available only with the purchase of a Reserved Table.
This is a 21+ event. Taxes and fees apply at checkout.
🔗 More info & tickets: http://www.thetasteoflouisville.com
