Taste of Shelby County marks 10th year

The Taste of Shelby County, which started as a way to support the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation and to show off Shelby County’s cuisine, has planned its 10th annual event.

The event will be Sept. 14, from 6-8 p.m. on the Jefferson State Community College Valleydale campus, and will feature food from more than 25 local vendors, as well as a silent auction. 

Kendall Williams, director of Shelby County Schools Education Foundation, said that four one-day Park Hopper passes to Walt Disney World Resorts, items from a variety of boutiques, school-affiliated spirit baskets and a Nick Saban autographed football are among the items up for grabs.

Typically, about 400 people make their way to the event throughout the evening. 

“Some come early and some may not get there until 7:30 p.m., but there is still plenty of food,” Williams said. She said, too, that it’s a rare opportunity to have students, teachers, administrators, parents, elected officials, business partners and the general community together at one time.

Tickets for Taste of Shelby County are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. 

“Proceeds help provide resources and services for creative and innovate programs for the Shelby County Schools district,” Williams said. “It is simply a fun evening with great food, [a] great silent auction and it all helps the students and teachers of the Shelby County Schools district.”

To purchase tickets or learn more, visittasteofshelbycounty.com.