Taste of Eatonton
The 2013 Taste of Eatonton will be held Monday, October 7 - Mark your calendars! More details to come.
2012 Taste of Eatonton Review
The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce would like to Thank the community, over 450 attendees, countless volunteers, restaurants & caterers, and everyone who made the 2012 Taste of Eatonton a success!
Photographs from the evening can be seen at facebook.com/eatontonga.
Over 20 restaurants participated, "At Your Service" Catering & Country Kitchen, Balcony Bar & Grill, BodyPlex at Lake Oconee, Bone Island Grill, Crooked Pines Farm, DQ Grill & Chill, Elks Lodge,Georgia Bob's BBQ Restaurant, The Grill at Crooked Creek Marina, Hannah's, Jen's Bakery, Publix Supermarket, Putnam County High School, Putnam General Hospital, Richard's Wine Bar, Rising Star Lodge #4, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Save Room For Seconds, That Pizza Place, Walmart and The Yesterday Cafe.
The silent auction proved to have something for everyone from an assortment of area businesses, Dock 103.9, Hallman's Wood Products, Maggie Lane, Kaye Copelan, Embry Farm Service, Crooked Pines Farm, Putnam General Hospital, Eatonton-Putnam Arts Foundation, Pretty in Pink, Corey Companies, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Currahee Club, Reynolds Plantation, Oconee Performing Arts Society, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Christine's Jewelers, Harmony Pet Resort, 4th Quarter, Techknow Gurus, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Sharon Thatcher, Spotlight Theaters, Putnam Alliance for the Performing Arts, On Cloud 9, Eatonton Messenger, Ritz Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation, Lodge on Lake Oconee, McDonalds, Mike Curtis, Michael Puzio Iron Studio, Salon 195, Pathways to Healing, Crowe Marine, Georgia Center for Sight, TenderCare Clinic, Beth's Boarding & Grooming, Kusillo Gallery, Tan & Nail Spa, Puttin on the Dog, Deja Vu Consignment & Boutique, The Clothing Depot, Butterfly Photography, Blackwell Furniture, Aurum Jewelry, Lights of Oconee, Jen's Gifts, Madeleine Paige, Camille & Company, Bessie's Flower Shop, Knowles Nursery, Jones Pit Stop, Sew Perfect Designs, Eatonton Chiropractic Center, Magnolia Art Gallery, Hancock Shooting Academy, Indulge Salon, Wal-Mart, Tips on Design, Michael's Window Treatments, Paper Soiree, Pathways to Healing, Spotlight Theaters, Robert Creswell, Creative Gourds, Rocky Hill Honey Farm, Horton Industries Pictures & More, Pikes Nursery and Neighborhood Cleaners.
The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce would like to give a special thanks to the Board of Directors and Ambassadors, The Peoples Bank volunteers, Farmers & Merchants Bank volunteers, Lake Oconee Rental, Lynward Lindsay, Georgia Power, Madelyn Layfield, Susan Morris, 2012 Taste of Eatonton Committee members, The Plaza Green Team, The Plaza Arts Center and all other community volunteers.
Platinum Sponsors: Smith Communications, WMGZ/Z-97, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Union-Recorder & Lake Oconee Breeze, Putnam General Hospital,Dock 103.9. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, The Peoples Bank and Putnam County Charter School System. Gold Sponsors: Georgia Power Company.
About the Taste of Eatonton
Bring your appetite and join your favorite local restaurants for the area's largest foodie event! The first Monday in October, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce presents the Taste of Eatonton.
Let yourself be swept away by the flavors and sensations of the Taste of Eatonton. Indulge in bites of fine dining and celebrate with friends the culinary expertise of the area. Save the date to enjoy old favorite restaurants and discover new dining joys at 6 p.m. on the lawn of The Plaza Arts Center in historic downtown Eatonton. The Plaza Arts Center is located at 305 North Madison Avenue. The Taste of Eatonton is celebrating its 14th year in 2013 of satisfying the community with exquisite culinary achievements from the area's top and most beloved restaurants.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the Taste, so be sure to get yours early! Tickets for children ages five to 12 are available for $10, and little mouths four and under eat for free. The entire family can enjoy a quality meal and potentially find a new favorite dining option or two. Tickets go on sale September 4 and can be purchased at Farmers & Merchants Bank Eatonton and Lake Oconee branches; Exchange Bank; BB&T; SunTrust Bank; Pinnacle Credit Union; and The Peoples Bank Eatonton, Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair branches.
A silent auction filled with fabulous local deals is one of the highlights of the Taste and the event is the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce's largest fundraiser of the year. Silent auction items range from artwork to dinner deals to spa treatments and vacations.
Enjoy an event as treasured as Br'er Rabbit and support one of the best and most long-standing traditions in Eatonton. Clear your schedules and mark your calendar for the first Monday in October. See you at The Taste!
Restaurants who are interested in participating in the Taste of Eatonton and showcasing their tastiest dishes to area residents may fill out the vendor form and return to the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. Please fax to (706) 485-3277 or email Bonnie@eatonton.com.
For more information, call (706) 485-7701 or visit the Chamber of Commerce offices, 305 North Madison Avenue.