United Way 'Ticket to Taste' Coupon Booklets Now On Sale

The biggest fundraiser of the year is underway for United Way of Mesa County and it is going to taste so good!

A Different Approach to Taste of the Grand Valley

For several weeks now we have been hearing about a different approach to this year's Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley, the annual fundraiser for United Way of Mesa County. Due to the pandemic, a gathering of more than 1,000 people in an enclosed space to sample food was not possible this year, but this has not deterred United Way from finding a way to make the Taste happen.

In lieu of Taste of the Grand Valley, United Way of Mesa County has put together 'Ticket to Taste' coupon booklets featuring offerings from more than 40 Grand Valley restaurants, breweries, wineries, coffee shops, and food vendors. The booklet is filled with coupons that, in most cases, can be used at these merchants between now and the end of August.

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The booklets sell for $20 until April 1 and then will go up to $25. Of course, all proceeds from the sale of the coupon booklets will help United Way's 27 non-profit partners in the Grand Valley.

What's In the Booklet?

Here is a list of participating merchants you will find in the coupon booklet:

Octopus Coffee
Best Slope Coffee
Perditas Coffee
Four Winds Coffee and Tea
Haillie's Oven
Be Sweet Cafe
Sweet Kiwi Bakery
Baklava by Linda
Bella Balsamic
The Zesty Moose
VanWinkle Ranch
Mesa County Cattlewomen
Palisade Pies
Anita's Pantry and Produce
The Peachfork
Colorado Cellars
Carlson Vineyards
Shiras Winery
Avant Vineyards
Suds Bros. Brewery
The Feisty Pint
Kannah Creek Brewing
Palisade Brewing Co.
Ramblebine Brewing Co.
The Ribber Catering
Zoup!
Hacksteak Station
Munchies Burgers
No Coast Sushi
Devil's Kitchen
Smokin' Oak Pizza
Palisade Cafe & Wine Bar
Dos Hombres
Lounge 743
Anything But Fish
Thai Smile
Guru's Kitchen
Honey Baked Ham Co.
Gumbo Lov
Junct'n Square Pizza
Colorado Q
Fresh Side Cafe
Costa Vida
Practical Smokers

How To Get Your 'Ticket To Taste'

This is a great opportunity to try out some places you have never experienced - and, at the same time, support local non-profits. Here's a word of warning, however. United Way of Mesa County Executive Director Zebulon Miracle says there is a limited number of booklets available and he expects they will sell out. That means you shouldn't wait too long to purchase your 'Ticket to Taste.'

You can order your 'Ticket to Taste' online and you'll be on your way to some great tasting in just a few days. Coupon booklets purchased between now and April 1 will be mailed out, and after that, you can order online or pick them up in person.