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Taste of Mower County 2020


Mark your calendars for a Virtual Online Auction

This virtual online event will take the place of our cancelled 10th Annual Taste of Mower County that was set to happen on August 23.  Due to COVID-19 concerns, we decided an online event was the best way to still connect to our supporters and the community. The virtual online auction will begin on Monday August 17 at noon and close at 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, followed by a short program on Facebook Live. This auction is open ​to anyone.  You must register to bid on auction items.

Taste of Mower County has been canceled
Virtual Auction to be held in August

 
Due to COVID-19 concerns, our planning committee has made the sad decision to cancel the 10th Annual Taste of Mower County. All sponsors, chefs, ticket holders will receive additional information via mail or email. If you have any questions, please email info@lifemowercounty.org or call 507-433-8994.  

Thank you to our sponsors:  Holiday Inn, Worlein Funeral Home, Medgaarden’s Southwest Sales, Bremer Bank, Home Federal Savings Bank, REM Woodvale, Greg Meyer State Farm, Accentra Credit Union and Heartman Insurance!  Thank you to all of our new and returning chefs, volunteers and ticket holders! We couldn't do it without YOU!!!

​Thank you for your support!!! ​

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Sunday, August 23, 2020 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
at the Holiday Inn and Austin Conference Center, 
1701 4th Street NW, Austin, MN 55912


Enjoy unlimited tastings of signature items from the
finest home and ​restaurant chefs in Mower County
and the surrounding area.


Food Tastings by Area Home and Restaurant Chefs
Wine & Craft Beer Tastings | ​Cash Bar
Live and Silent Auctions | ​Door Prizes | Games
Event Timeline
  • ​4:00 - Doors Open, Silent Auction Begins,
    Punch –A-Prize                            
  • 4:30 - Event Kick-Off, Food, Wine and Craft Beer Tastings Begins, Chef Voting Begins       
  • 5:00 - Door Prize Announcements, Punch–A-Prize
  • 5:45 - Door Prize Announcements
  • 6:00 - Silent Auction Ends, Chef Voting Ends, Short Presentation
  • 6:15 - Live Auction
  • 6:30 - Heads or Tails Game  
  • 6:45 - Chef Awards/Chef Drawing

Sponsorship benefits include pre-event promotional opportunities reaching people through printed and digital invitations, email campaigns, website traffic, social media and press releases.  Onsite opportunities include signage, printed materials and recognition during event.

Event Sponsor

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Platinum Sponsor $1,500 +

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Gold Sponsor $1,000-$1,499

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Silver Sponsor ​$500-$999

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Bronze Sponsor ​$250-$499

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Greg Meyer
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CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY AS WE CONTINUE TO ADD CHEFS

Home Chefs

​Restaurant Chefs

Dan Race and Jamie Brooks
​Sponsored by Gravity Storm Brewery and CCI Granite
  • Brisket
Raycy Edwin
  • Menu To Be Determined
Sweet' Ems' - Emilee Levisen
  • Sugar Cookies
Jason Maschka and Jeremy Olson
  • Menu To Be Determined
Kathy Finley
  • Menu To Be Determined
Cedar Valley Services
  • Shrimp Bacon Fried Rolls
  • Crab Rangoon Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
  • Pork Fried Rice
Sweet's Restaurant
  • ​Maple Bourbon Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
  • Au gratin Potatoes
Holiday Inn
  • Philly Cheese Steak Soup
  • Pulled Pork Slider
  • Strawberry Pie Shooter

Wine Tasting Provided By:

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Craft Beer Tasting Provided By:

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Taste of Mower County 2019
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