39th Annual Taste of Chaska
Name:
39th Annual Taste of Chaska
Date:
May 8, 2024
Time:
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 39th Annual Taste of Chaska! This highly publicized community event attracts nearly 2,500 residents annually and offers excellent opportunities for area businesses to participate. This event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend.
2024 Taste of Chaska Participants:
- Abundant Life Chiropractic
- All Energy Solar
- Allstate JL Insurance
- Americana Community Bank
- Bader Companies
- Bhatti GI Consultants
- Cane & Cotton (Gourmet Cotton Candy)
- Career Force Chaska
- CC United Soccer
- Chaska Cubs
- Chaska Heights Senior Living
- Chaska Lions
- Chaska My Love Mexican Restaurant
- Chaska Parks & Recreation
- Chaska Police Department
- City of Chaska
- Costco Chaska
- Crooked Pint Ale House - Chaska
- Cub Scout Pack #301
- D & D Goodies
- Delia's All-in-One Mexican Street Food
- Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs
- Dwight Mack State Farm
- Higherplace
- iPierogi
- La Hermosa Mexican Restaurant
- Lake Life Chiropractic
- Latino Voices of Minnesota
- M Plus B Boutique
- McDonald's - Chaska
- Nicolet Bank - Minnesota
- Nothing Bundt Cakes - Minnetonka
- Old National Bank (Ice Cream Truck)
- Pharaoh's Gyros
- Philicious Phillys
- Pierogi2Gogi
- Pizza Karma
- Pretty Great Cake Shakes
- Sip & Stamp
- Smooth Move Smoothie Truck
- South Metro Federal Credit Union
- SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
- SouthWest Transit
- Southern Valley Alliance
- Spalding Law Office
- Unbakeable Edible Cookie Dough
- Weathersafe Restoration
- Willy McCoys - Chaska
- Wings Financial Credit Union
- YouniverseFoodie Waffles
Bag Stuffer Participants:
- Bader Companies
- Choices Psychotherapy (No Booth)
- Dwight Mack State Farm
- Eastern Carver County Schools (No Booth)
- Edge Nutrition (No Booth)
- Mind of Mo Photography (No Booth)
- Thrive Physical Therapy (No Booth)
- Wink Family Eye Care (No Booth)
Huge Shout out to Sam Hennemann State Farm Insurance and his Team for stuffing our Expo Bags!!
Wine & Beer Tasting Tent Participants:
Tasting Tent Note: You will not be able to leave and return without paying the $10 fee and showing ID again.
Wine & Beer Tasting Tent Participants:
- Excelsior Brewing Company
- Hackamore Brewing Company
- Next Chapter Winery
- Parley Lake Winery
- Schram Vineyard
- Schram Haus Brewery
Tasting Tent Note: You will not be able to leave and return without paying the $10 fee and showing ID again.
Live Music Provided By:
Howes, Butchart & Scott Band
Restaurant Vendors:
If the Southwest Metro is your market, let the Taste of Chaska connect you to nearly 2,000 potential customers. Create a POSITIVE IMPACT for your business by participating in one of the biggest and best events in the southwest metro! Your investment gives you a 10x10 space at The Taste of Chaska to serve your favorite food items. Please keep food portions small and prices affordable. Vendors are responsible for tables, chairs, tents, etc. Electricity is included. However, we encourage you to bring a back-up plan. Especially if you are using a food truck.
If you need more than a 10x10 space for your restaurant booth, you must contact the Chamber no later than 2 weeks before the event. Additional fees may apply.
Members: $225/Non-Members: $350
A License with the Minnesota Department of Health is required.
Renewals: Aida Barttelt: aida.barttelt@state.mn.us or 651-201-5160
New Applicants: Crystal Elva at crystal.elva@state.mn.us or
651-201-3981
Please allow 14 days for a new license or renewal.
Business Vendors:
Non-food/beverage businesses are invited to participate in the Taste of Chaska as a Business Vendor. Your investment gives you a 10x10 space to display your businesses' products and services. We encourage creativity; offer a game or attraction, hand out coupons, non-food samples or have a contest. This is your chance to increase awareness about your business! Limited electricity is available. Please indicate on your registration form if you need electricity.
If you need more than a 10x10 space for your business booth, you must contact the Chamber no later than 2 weeks before the event. Additional fees may apply.
Members: $200/Non-Members: $325
*Please pay online via the "Register" button. Located on the upper right side of this webpage.
Please Note: The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce reserves the exclusive right to sell all wine, seltzers, sodas, and water as their fundraising activity.
The Chaska Lions are granted the rights to sell beer. They will be the only vendor allowed to sell alcoholic beverages.
Please register early as booth space is limited!
If the Southwest Metro is your market, let the Taste of Chaska connect you to nearly 2,000 potential customers. Create a POSITIVE IMPACT for your business by participating in one of the biggest and best events in the southwest metro! Your investment gives you a 10x10 space at The Taste of Chaska to serve your favorite food items. Please keep food portions small and prices affordable. Vendors are responsible for tables, chairs, tents, etc. Electricity is included. However, we encourage you to bring a back-up plan. Especially if you are using a food truck.
If you need more than a 10x10 space for your restaurant booth, you must contact the Chamber no later than 2 weeks before the event. Additional fees may apply.
Members: $225/Non-Members: $350
A License with the Minnesota Department of Health is required.
Renewals: Aida Barttelt: aida.barttelt@state.mn.us or 651-201-5160
New Applicants: Crystal Elva at crystal.elva@state.mn.us or
651-201-3981
Please allow 14 days for a new license or renewal.
Business Vendors:
Non-food/beverage businesses are invited to participate in the Taste of Chaska as a Business Vendor. Your investment gives you a 10x10 space to display your businesses' products and services. We encourage creativity; offer a game or attraction, hand out coupons, non-food samples or have a contest. This is your chance to increase awareness about your business! Limited electricity is available. Please indicate on your registration form if you need electricity.
If you need more than a 10x10 space for your business booth, you must contact the Chamber no later than 2 weeks before the event. Additional fees may apply.
Members: $200/Non-Members: $325
*Please pay online via the "Register" button. Located on the upper right side of this webpage.
Please Note: The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce reserves the exclusive right to sell all wine, seltzers, sodas, and water as their fundraising activity.
The Chaska Lions are granted the rights to sell beer. They will be the only vendor allowed to sell alcoholic beverages.
Please register early as booth space is limited!
NO REFUNDS, regardless of weather.
Event Sponsors:
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Location:
Firemen's Park, Downtown Chaska
Date/Time Information:
*RAIN OR SHINE EVENT*
In case of severe weather, we have a backup date of Wednesday, May 15th.
In case of severe weather, we have a backup date of Wednesday, May 15th.
Contact Information:
Fees/Admission:
FREE ADMISSION!
Please Note: there is a cost for food and drinks.
Expo Booths Available:
Restaurants (Includes Electricity)
Member: $225
Non-Member: $350
Business (Non-Food/Beverage)
Member: $200
Non-Member: $325
Chamber Bag Stuffer Option:
Member Bag Stuffer: $100
Non-Member Bag Stuffer: $150
We will be handing out around 500 bags at this event.
Sponsorships Available:
Gold Sponsor: $2,000
Silver Sponsor: $1,200
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000
*All Above Sponsorships Include Booth Space and Event Marketing*
Corporate Sponsor: $500
NO REFUNDS, regardless of weather.
Please Note: there is a cost for food and drinks.
Expo Booths Available:
Restaurants (Includes Electricity)
Member: $225
Non-Member: $350
Business (Non-Food/Beverage)
Member: $200
Non-Member: $325
Chamber Bag Stuffer Option:
Member Bag Stuffer: $100
Non-Member Bag Stuffer: $150
We will be handing out around 500 bags at this event.
Sponsorships Available:
Gold Sponsor: $2,000
Silver Sponsor: $1,200
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000
*All Above Sponsorships Include Booth Space and Event Marketing*
Corporate Sponsor: $500
NO REFUNDS, regardless of weather.
Sponsorship Levels
Gold: Includes a double booth (10x20)
- Logo on the event invitation and event website
- First social media event post exclusive
- Listed as the sponsor for any associated after-hours events
- Full page advertisement in marketing materials where applicable
Silver: Includes a single booth (10x10)
- Logo on the event website
- Social media recognition following the first post
- Half-page advertisements in marketing materials where applicable
Bronze: Includes a single booth (10x10)
- Logo on the event website
- Social media recognition following the first post
- Quarter-page advertisements in marketing materials where applicable
Corporate:
- Name only (no logo) in marketing materials where applicable
- Social media and verbal recognition
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