With Summer here I knew I wanted to make it as memorable as I could for our family by finding new and unique events to attend. Although I knew it would be hard to do as we were on a tight budget. When an email arrived, and it was an invitation to participate in the Taste Addison. I knew all three of us would enjoy attending the Taste Addison if David could get the day off to go with Charlie and me.
I sent an email back letting them know we would love to attend and to share the Press Release not only with my readers but also my friends and family. Once David came in from work I shared the event with him, and I explained what it was and why I would like to attend. As we were talking David mentioned it would be a fantastic event for Charlie to use for Homeschooling.
As I was walking around getting the items together I knew we would need to take with us I realized David was right. Charlie could read the directions on how to get to the event to David. He could calculate how long it would take to get to the festival. Then Charlie could research Addison and share fun facts and exciting places to visit with Charlie and me.
Once we arrived and began to walk around all three of us was amazed at all the new and different restaurants that had a booth at the event. There was so many David and I hadn’t heard of and have made plans to visit in the Future. We love trying out new places and different types of food.
Included in our tickets were the following items free samples at the craft beer hall & wine garden, all of the concerts, free samples from each chef demo, free face painting, and free painting classes with Pinot’s Palette. Check out the schedule of all activities here. Both Charlie and David was amazed we were able to do all of the items included in the email. I think we could have spent the entire weekend and not do all we would have liked to do.
Besides the food they were serving I loved listening to the music, and it was fun walking around with Charlie and David and listening to the music and hearing Charlie tell us which songs were playing which meant Charlie even completed a music class just through attending the event.
There was a Vendor area, and we were able to see a lot of Vendors items they created and had for sale. I enjoyed walking through the booths and seeing some of them I recognized from Facebook. Charlie found quite a few products he wanted to purchase although we didn’t want which means I have things I can buy Charlie for Christmas he will not be expecting.
Charlie and I had fun looking at all the different foods they had to offer, and we found several recipes we want to try and make ourselves which will allow Charlie to add a cooking class to his classroom and would enable us to eat at home more often and to find healthier foods than we usually eat.
David also enjoyed walking around with us and he enjoyed seeing all the Booths with the different Beers they had for sale. David surprised me as he found some new dishes he wanted to taste that I wouldn’t have thought he would like. Also, I could tell he was, enjoying the music and he even asked to sit and listen to it for a while.
Charlie had a wonderful time, and he enjoyed free face painting, and free painting classes with Pinot’s Palette and was excellent as it allowed Charlie to get into an Art class for the week. I loved seeing Charlie laugh and smile and dance through the event as he hadn’t done that in a while.
If it is the Lords will I Pray my family can attend this event next year and to work with Addison in the future as Charlie, David and I can’t wait to go back and explore the town and visit the restaurants that were at the event. As well as contacting the Vendors to see what all they had for sale that they didn’t bring with them.
TASTE ADDISON ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL SCHEDULE INCLUDING COOKING DEMOS, TASTINGS AND MORE ENTERTAINMENT, MAY 18-20
Featuring activities for the whole family
Addison, TX (May 1, 2018) – Taste Addison serves up the best bites and beats at Addison Circle Park from May 18 – 20, 2018. The festival features a variety of family-friendly activities, many included with your admission ticket. Guests can attend cooking demos, enjoy the carnival and games, sips drinks from the Craft Beer Hall and Wine Garden, and of course, catch live entertainment from today’s hottest country artists. It’s a jam-packed weekend celebrating food, music, and fun!
Restaurant lineup
No matter what you’re craving, Taste Addison has it all! Enjoy bites from Addison newbie Zoli’s NY Pizza and classic favorites like Cantina Laredo and The Melting Pot. Click here to see the full list of participating restaurants and their menus.
Music Entertainment
Friday:
Whiskey Myers 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Casey Donahew 9:30 – 11 p.m.
Saturday:
Rachel Stacy 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Shotgun Rider 2 – 3 p.m.
Breaking Southwest performs from 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Jonathan Tyler and 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The Northern Lights
Cory Morrow 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Eli Young Band 9:30 – 11 p.m.
Sunday:
Fin City 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Escape 2:30 – 4 p.m.
La Freak 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Wine Garden and Craft Beer Hall
In the exclusive Wine Garden presented by The Wine Group, sample vibrant wine from varied appellations. Whether you have an affinity for bubbly Prosecco from Italy or a zeal for the zing of Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma, your taste buds will dance with delight as you tour the garden.
Check out the Craft Beer Hall, presented by Anheuser-Busch, inside the Addison Conference Centre. From Chicago’s award-winning Goose Island IPA to Seattle’s Space Dust IPA from Elysian Brewing Co., experience a wide array of craft beers from across the country. There’s a TASTE for every beer lover!
Sampling hours for the Wine Garden and Craft Beer Hall
Friday, 5/18 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, 5/19 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, 5/20 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Note: VIP tickets have 30 minutes early access for all three days of Taste Addison.
Guests must be 21+ to enter both sections. Samples are complimentary.
Pinot’s Palette
Enjoy a step-by-step painting session with experienced and professional local artists. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a newfound talent you’ll want to explore. Located in the Addison Conference Centre. Suitable for ages 12 & up and accompanied by an adult.
Pinot’s Palette Schedule:
Saturday, 5/19: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., every hour on the hour
Sunday, 5/20: Noon – 5 p.m., every hour on the hour
Albertsons Tom Thumb Cooking Stage
Several of Addison’s most famous chefs will show you how to recreate your Taste Addison experience at home. See the shows and stay for the samples! All cooking demos take place on the Albertsons Tom Thumb Cooking Stage located inside the Addison Conference Centre.
The demos included a Taste Addison admission ticket.
Cooking Demo Schedule:
Saturday, 5/19:
2:30 p.m.: Francesco Secchi – Ferrari’s Italian Villa & Chop House
4 p.m.: Jake Magruder – On the Border
5:30 p.m.: Joe Chow – May Dragon
7 p.m.: Mike McRae – Table 13
Sunday, 5/20:
1:30 p.m.: Rambo Saucedo – Cantina Laredo
3 p.m.: Lee Hunzinger – Zoli’s NY Pizza
Entertainment for the whole family
Enjoy free face painting, activities and games for the entire family on the Family Fun Lawn located near the Addison Conference Centre and the Stone Cottage, or visit the Talley Carnival for rides and midways
games. Kids 11 and younger get in FREE all weekend.
Face Painting Hours:
Saturday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
The Japan America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth will bring ongoing displays of origami and its lesser-known artistic cousin kirigami to Taste Addison’s arts and crafts area on Sunday.
Join them from noon to 4 p.m. for these complimentary activities.
Additionally, visit The Marketplace at Taste Addison to browse artisanal crafts, as well as food, and take home your favorite items.
ABOUT TASTE ADDISON:
A three-day menu of fun, May 18-20, 2018, Taste Addison delivers Addison’s favorite dining destinations with great music at Addison Circle Park. On Friday, May 18, hear Southern sounds by Whiskey Myers followed by North Texas’ very own Casey Donahew. Headlining the festival on Saturday night, May 19, is the Academy of Country Music award-winning group, Eli Young Band with opening act Cory Morrow.
On Sunday, May 20, take your family on a trip down memory lane with classic hits from great tribute bands.
Get ready to taste the food, feel the ambiance, sample the destination of Taste Addison!
Visit www.TasteAddisonTexas.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @VisitAddison
and #TasteAddison.
Festival Dates: May 18 – 20, 2018
Hours: Friday: 6 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday: Noon-Midnight
Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.
Location: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, Texas 75001
Tickets:
Early Saver Tickets (Now – May 13): $15/person, ages 12 and up – online only
General Admission (May 14 – May 19): $20/person, ages 12 and up – online and at the gate
General Admission (May 20): $10/person, ages 12 and up – online and at the gate
NEW VIP WEEKEND PACKAGE (online only/limited quantities/ages 21 and up just):
o Three-day adult general admission
o Three VIP beverage coupons and VIP bar access
o Three Taste Bite coupons
o Premium concert viewing area
o Private restrooms
o Early access to the Craft Beer Hall and Wine Garden
Children 11 and under are FREE every day
Tickets and packages are available now for purchase here.
Sponsors: Budweiser, Albertsons Tom Thumb, 107.5 Fierro-HD2, Ava Grace Vineyards, 99.5 The Wolf, New Country 96.3 KSCS, Coca-Cola, Dallas Morning News and Guide Live
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
