Big Taste Frequently Questions

  • ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†?
    • 5:00 pm โ€“  VIP Lounge
    • 5:30 pm โ€“ Regular Admission
  • How will I receive my tickets?
    • Your name and cell phone number are saved for the guest list and either one can be used for check-in, no physical ticket is required. Once tickets are purchased, there is no need to print your confirmation page or other documents to gain entrance to the event. A receipt will be emailed to you automatically after purchase. For a smoother check-in, we encourage everyone to pre-register and claim their assigned tickets before the event.
    • For any questions about tickets or assigning your guests to their tickets please feel free to contact us at Dperez@mentorbig.org
  • Will I receive anything at check-in?
    • Yes! At check-in you will be checked in via iPad & will receive a wristband that will grant you access to the event, please maintain the wristband on during the entirety of the event.
  • What does a General Admission Ticket include?
    • Your ticket grants you access to a wide variety of culinary delights and spirits from the best Martin County has to offer. In addition to the flavors, The Big Taste of Martin County offers a lively atmosphere with music and the opportunity to make connections.
  • What does a VIP Ticket Include?
    • Enjoy exclusive access for 4, including early access, exclusive tastings, reserved seating, and a gift bag from our sponsors.
    • VIP guests will also receive a complimentary gift bag for each guest which includes 2 drink tickets, and bonus raffle tickets.
  • Will there be a raffle or silent auction?
    • Absolutely! We encourage all attendees to bring some cash and be prepared to participate in our fabulous Silent Auction/Raffle with goods and services that have been donated by great companies in Martin & Palm Beach County.
    • The Silent Auction will be live a week before the event on October 3rd.
  • ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ? ๐—œ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ?
    • Parking will be free; you will be guided to your designated area upon arrival.
  • What ages are permitted at this event?
    • All ages are welcome! However, being a food and spirits tasting event, there may not be enough entertainment for younger children. There will be no charge for kids ages 12 and under, Strollers are welcome.  
    • Alcohol will be served at this event and all attendees 21+ will have to show a valid ID upon request of any alcoholic beverage.
  • ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ restaurant and Spirits categories?
    • Voting takes place during our event on October 10th from 5:30-7:30 pmKeep the voting in mind when sampling vendors. Maybe take a picture of your favorite dish or drink!
    • Categories will be Best Appetizer, Best Entrรฉe, Best Drink, Best Dessert, Best Soup, Best Salad, and Best Presentation.
  • ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ?
    • There will be numerous food and drink vendors of all different varieties from all over Martin County giving away samples for everyone to try. Categories will be Best Appetizer, Best Entrรฉe, Best Drink, Best Dessert, Best Soup, Best Salad, and Best Presentation.
  • ๐—œ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜? ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜?
    • We are anticipating another sold-out event! There will be LIMITED tickets sold at the door to decrease lines and maximize attendees’ event experience.
    • Early Bird Tickets are available TODAY so go get them now!
  • What Happens if it rains?
    • As we know, the weather in Florida may be unpredictable, but rain or shine the event will go on! Please come prepared with a raincoat or umbrella just in case.
  • Is there anything else I should know?
    • All Participants and Food/Beverage options are subject to change for reasons out of our control.
    • Your attendance is an agreement that any event photography/videography can be used for marketing purposes.