The Taste 2025

Join us for REF’s signature event, The Taste, and help us serve up support for education in Rockford.

March 6, 2025 6-10pm | The Gilmore Event Venue - 5179 West River Drive

Enjoy great food from Rockford's finest restaurants, a cash bar, and an opportunity to support Rockford children and schools through a live auction and paddle raise.

Dress: Smart Casual

The Taste Tickets 

Individual tickets are $75 each. Space is limited and tickets will sell out. 

 Click here to purchase tickets.

Sponsor The Taste

Sponsorships include tickets to The Taste, 2 drink tickets per guest, and recognition listed below.

$5,000 - Cream of the Crop - Title Sponsor
-Includes 16 event tickets & 2 drink tickets per guest
- Premier recognition on invitation, event signage, REF website and social media

$2,500 - Meat & Potatoes
- Includes 8 event tickets & 2 drink tickets per guest
- Prominent recognition on invitation, event signage, REF website and social media

$1,000 - Bread & Butter
- Includes 6 event tickets & 2 drink tickets per guest
- Logo recognition on invitation, event signage, REF website and social media

$500 - Icing on the Cake
- Includes 4 event tickets & 2 drink tickets per guest
- Name recognition on invitation, event signage, REF website and social media

$250 - Cherry on Top
- Includes 2 event tickets & 2 drink tickets per guest
- Name recognition on invitation, event signage, REF website and social media

To ensure your name or logo is included on all marketing materials for The Taste, please submit your sponsorship by January 10, 2025.