| WELCOME TO A TASTE OF ASHLAND!
A Taste of Ashland 2008 is set to take place the weekend
of April 25-27. Showcasing the best of our region’s
Art, Food & Wine, the event has become one Ashland’s
most anticipated celebrations. The ‘Taste’ takes
place in Ashland Gallery Association galleries throughout
town, which are paired with regional restaurants, wineries
and brewing companies. A colorful Food & Beverage Guide
as well as a walking map leads you through this sensory experience.
On Friday, April 25th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM a Gala Preview
will take place at the Historic
Ashland Springs Hotel. This event includes musical entertainment,
light refreshments, a no-host bar and the Third Annual A Taste
of Ashland Artists’ Quick Draw & Auction. Watch
as the talented artists create a masterpiece before your eyes
in only an hour. Immediately afterward, the artwork is auctioned
to the highest bidder.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 26th & 27th from noon to
4:00 PM, stroll from gallery to gallery experiencing what
is truly A Taste of Ashland. Because there is so much to see
and experience, we recommend the purchase of weekend tickets,
allowing a much more leisurely pace.
Tickets for 2008:
Opening Gala Friday evening: Included in your Saturday, Sunday
or Weekend ticket. Or suggested $5 donation at the door.
Saturday only: $35
Sunday only: $35.
Weekend (both days): $55
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ALL TICKETS WILL BE HELD IN WILL-CALL
AT THE PLAZA KIOSK BOX OFFICE.
IMPORTANT: BRING YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT
AND I.D. TO WILL-CALL BOX OFFICE
YOU ARE ALSO WELCOME TO PICK UP YOUR GLASSES
AT THE CLOSE OF THE GALA ON FRIDAY EVENING. PLEASE HAVE
RECEIPT AND I.D. HANDY.
Online sales of Sunday tickets will continue
until sold out or at 8am Sunday. While they last, Sunday
tickets can also be purchased by phone and in person
on the Plaza in downtown Ashland.
Sunday tickets will also be available for purchase
at the Gala event on Friday April 25, beginning at 6pm,
and at the downtown Plaza Kiosk on Main Street on Saturday
and Sunday, the 26th and 27th, beginning at 11am. Quantities
may be limited, however, due to advance
sales. Each ticket purchaser is entitled to an event
guide, walking map, wine glass, and collectible poster.
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| PARTICIPANTS
Twenty-two of Ashland’s finest art galleries
will participate in A Taste of Ashland this year. Galleries
will host food and beverage providers selected from the best
of the area.
For more information on participants
you may download a PDF version of the 2008 "Event Guide" at the
foot of this page.
TICKETS
ALL TICKETS WILL BE HELD IN WILL-CALL AT THE PLAZA KIOSK
BOX OFFICE. BRING YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT AND ID. YOU ARE ALSO
WELCOME TO COLLECT YOUR WINE GLASSES ETC. AS YOU LEAVE THE
GALA ON FRIDAY NIGHT. Online ticket sales end Sunday at 8am.
PARKING
There is both free street parking and paid parking available
throughout downtown Ashland.
NAVIGATION
You will be embarking on a walking tour of downtown Ashland,
so we recommend comfortable shoes. With so many galleries
to see and cuisines to sample, take some time to plan your
route. Use the gallery map in the Event Guide to locate the
galleries that interest you.
WEATHER
It's going to be gorgeous; plan accordingly!
ALCOHOL PRECAUTIONS
To meet Oregon State requirements, you must be 21 or over
with proper I.D. to taste alcoholic beverages. You must not
take alcoholic beverages outside of the gallery where you
are served. You must not serve yourself alcoholic beverages.
The AGA volunteers have the right to refuse to serve you alcoholic
beverages if you appear visibly intoxicated or do not abide
by these requirements.
SUPPORT THE ARTS
All proceeds from A Taste of Ashland events benefit the non-profit
Ashland Gallery Association in its year-round efforts to promote
the visual arts and arts education in Ashland.
Note: This web page can also be printed.
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