It’s Spring, and that means it is time for the Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s 29th annual “Tastes of the Town”. One of the Valley’s favorite springtime traditions, “Tastes” is set to return after a two-year hiatus. The goal of “Tastes of the Town” is not only to throw a great party, but also to raise funds in support of new and ongoing educational initiatives, archeological studies, and preservation efforts at our Compass Inn Museum. So please join the Society from 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday, April 21 at The Barn at Ligonier Valley, 1 Springer Road for this epicurean adventure. You will enjoy tasting mouth-watering appetizers, entrées, desserts, and pastries from the area's finest restaurants, bakeries, and delis.
Tickets are $45 for Historical Society members and $50 for non-members. They are available for purchase at Betsy’s of Ligonier, Post and Rail Men’s Shop, or at Ligonier Valley Historical Society in Laughlintown. Giving back has never tasted so good. This very popular event usually sells out. So get your tickets today and be part of the fun. Contact the Historical Society at 724-238-6818 for more information on advertising opportunities and sponsorship packages.
This year’s Tastes of the Town will be a B.Y.O.B. event; therefore, guests will need to provide their own alcoholic beverages, mixers, and soft drinks. Bottled water will be provided by Donna Tidwell, Berkshire Hathaway, The Preferred Realty. Eateries slated to return for the 2022 “Tastes of the Town” are Carol & Dave's Roadhouse Restaurant, Connections Cafe, The Eastwood Inn/The Gateway Cafe, Foggy Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, Ligonier Giant Eagle, The Road Toad, and more! New to the event this year are Balance Restaurant from Johnstown, Kingfisher Coffeehouse, Simply Good, Tyler’s Bakery & Café, and Wandering Spirits all from Ligonier.
Raffles
To add to the excitement, there will be several types of raffles. One is a Playing Card Raffle. Only 54 cards at $50 each will be sold, giving buyers three chances to win a dining themed prize. “That means ticket holders will have a one in 18 chance to be a winner,” said Executive Director, Theresa Gay Rohall.
Prize #1: “A Tree Top Date Night for Two” - In addition to touring two Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs at Polymath Park, Mäntylä and the Duncan House, this prize includes a five-course meal prepared at the award-winning TreeTops restaurant served among the natural surroundings of a private treehouse dining pod.. A $350 Value where you will Wine and dine in the exclusive ambiance of Polymath Park
Prize #2: “A Dining Experience Like None Other” – Enjoy this unique dinner for six guests in the Common Room of the historic Compass Inn Museum. The authentically prepared food will feature dishes from The Pale Blue Eye movie filmed at Compass Inn Museum.
Prize #3: “On the Menu” - This prize includes multiple $100 Gift Certificates for dining at some of the 2022 Tastes of the Town participant’s establishments.
Tickets for the Playing Card Raffle will be on sale starting Friday, April 1 at the Historical Society. To purchase your tickets call, 724-238-6818. The winning cards will be drawn 8:30 pm during the Tastes of the Town on April 21, 2022.
Ligonier Valley Historical Society is a 501 c-3, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of the Ligonier Valley for present and future generations. The Society’s historic Compass Inn Museum, celebrating 50 years of operation, is located three miles east of Ligonier on Route 30 in Laughlintown.
