
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. Ticket sales close February 21, 2025.
Click here to purchase tickets.

Sponsor The Taste
Sponsorships include tickets to The Taste, 2 drink tickets per guest, and recognition listed below. The sponsorship deadline is February 21, 2025.
$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
The sponsorship deadline is February 21, 2025.
2025 Restaurants at The Taste
