Taste of Columbus - Nebraska

10/14/2025

What a spectacular night under the big top!

We’re filled with gratitude after Taste of Columbus’ 25th anniversary! A huge thank you to our incredible food and beverage vendors who showcased their best flavors, the talented musicians who kept the crowd buzzing with energy, and everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone year. Your enthusiasm made the night truly shine.

A special thank you to our generous donors, the dedicated Taste of Columbus Committee, and our amazing volunteers who helped make the evening run seamlessly, from setup to cleanup, you are the true stars of the show.

This year’s event supported the Columbus Area Children’s Museum and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce’s community events and programs, causes that help our community grow, learn, and thrive.

Here’s to 25 years of incredible food, music, and community spirit. Thank you for making Taste of Columbus 2025 truly The Greatest Show!

09/12/2025

🎪 STEP RIGHT UP! 🎪
Win an EGO Power+ Cordless Lawn Mower AND a $300 Columbus Gift Card!

🎟️ Get your raffle tickets now: https://bit.ly/TOC-RaffleTickets
Every ticket supports the Columbus Area Children's Museum and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, thanks to the generous donation from Loup Power District.

📅 Drawing takes place during Taste of Columbus
🗓️ Saturday, October 11th | 📍 Ag Park
(No need to be present to win!)

⭐ Want to join the fun?
Get Taste of Columbus tickets here: https://tasteofcolumbusne.com

09/10/2025

🎪✨ The Taste of Columbus - 2025 is rolling into town with a vendor lineup that’s sure to dazzle! From savory bites to refreshing sips, this year’s food and beverage stars are ready to put on a show for your taste buds.

🎟️ Don’t just watch from the sidelines—grab your tickets and enjoy unlimited tastings, plus access to our Royal and Silent Auctions.

Sips & Samples Tickets: $50
Reserved Tables of 8: $500
👉 Get tickets now: https://tasteofcolumbusne.com

🎟️ Feeling lucky? Step right up and snag a $20 raffle ticket for your chance to win big!
👉 Buy raffle tickets: https://bit.ly/TOC-RaffleTickets

09/08/2025

🎪 STEP RIGHT UP! 🎪
Win an EGO Power+ Cordless Lawn Mower AND a $300 Columbus Gift Card!

🎟️ Get your raffle tickets now: https://bit.ly/TOC-RaffleTickets

Every ticket supports the Columbus Area Children's Museum and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, thanks to the generous donation from Loup Power District.

📅 Drawing takes place during Taste of Columbus
🗓️ Saturday, October 11th | 📍 Ag Park
(No need to be present to win!)

⭐ Want to join the fun?
Get Taste of Columbus tickets here: https://tasteofcolumbusne.com

09/05/2025

🎪 Step Right Up — The Vendor Lineup Is Here! 🎪
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, prepare your taste buds for the greatest show in town! Taste of Columbus is rolling out the red carpet of flavor with this year’s dazzling lineup of food and beverage vendors, ready to wow the crowd with their mouthwatering creations.

Your event ticket is the golden ticket under the big top — enjoy unlimited sips and samples from all participating vendors, plus gain entry to our Royal and Silent Auctions. 🎶✨

🎟️ Tickets are just $50 each. Want to bring the whole troupe? Gather your ring of friends with a reserved table for 8 at $500. Hurry before the tent is full — tickets won’t last long!
🎟️ Tickets & details: https://tasteofcolumbusne.com

🍽️ Food Vendors:
- Brew Brothers
- Classen Land and Cattle- Mercantile
- CommonGround Nebraska
- Elks Country Club
- Hilger Agri-Natural
- House Sips
- Hy-Vee
- Nebraska Pork Producers
- Picket Fence Café
- Platte County Agricultural Society
- Platte Valley Cattlemen
- Pretty Platters Charcuterie Co
- Prime 10 Steakhouse and Venue
- What's the Scoop?
- ZeeKey'z Pork in a Boat

🍷 Beverage Vendors:
- Blended Distilling, LLC
- Eagle Distributing of Nebraska
- Empyrean Brewing Co
- Handcrafted Wine & Spirits of Nebraska
- James Arthur Vineyards
- Louie's Liquor - Columbus
- Maria's
- Niobrara Valley Vineyards
- Nissen Wine
- Outlaw Light
- Prairie Creek Vineyards
- Republic National Distributing Company
- Saro Cider
- Drink Surfside

09/04/2025

🎪 Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! 🎪
The spotlight is shining on our Taste of Columbus Ringmasters—this year’s dazzling Co-Chairs: Sheila Hoppe and Kellie Ceder representing the Columbus Area Children's Museum, and Chris & Amy Bl**er representing the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce!

They’re inviting YOU for a spectacular evening filled with the finest food, craft drinks, and unforgettable fun—all while raising funds for two incredible community causes.

With your support, the Children’s Museum will create exhibits inspired by our very own community—its people, landmarks, and stories—while the Chamber continues to bring you cherished celebrations like Columbus Days and Red, White, KaBoom!

🎟️ Don’t miss the it—tickets are selling fast!
👉 Grab yours now at www.tasteofcolumbusne.com

Together, let’s raise the curtain on a night Columbus won’t forget! 🌟

08/29/2025

🎪 Step right up, Columbus! 🎪
The 25th Annual Taste of Columbus: The Greatest Show is happening Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Ag Park!

⭐ Enjoy samples from local restaurants, bakeries, and breweries
⭐ Bid on amazing auction items
⭐ Enter our raffle for a chance to win an EGO Power+ Cordless Lawn Mower + $300 Columbus Gift Card

Only 400 tickets available — don’t wait!

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://thecolumbuspage.com/taste-of-columbus-october-2025/
🎟 Buy Event Tickets: https://tasteofcolumbusne.com
🎫 Get Raffle Tickets: https://thecolumbuspage.com/product/taste-of-columbus-raffle-tickets/

Join us for a night of food, fun, and giving back to our community. This is one show you won’t want to miss!

12/27/2024

🎉 Wrapping Up 2024 Taste of Columbus: Record Year, New Partner, and Future Plans!

✅ Record-Breaking Year: Thanks to your incredible support, we raised over $92,000—the largest in our 24-year history—and presented a check to Columbus In Action for their share of the proceeds. Their hard work and dedication to our community have been truly inspiring!

🤝 2025 Partner Announced: We’re thrilled to welcome Helping Hands Cancer Foundation as our next nonprofit partner. Formerly known as Columbus Cancer Care Foundation, they provide vital support to individuals and families battling cancer.

📋 2026 Partner Applications Open: Local nonprofits, this is your opportunity to make an impact! The selected partner will work alongside us and Helping Hands in 2025 before stepping into the spotlight in 2026. Applications are due January 31, 2025, at thecolumbuspage.com/tasteofcolumbus.

💡 Since 2001, Taste of Columbus has raised nearly $1.4 million for our community and partner nonprofits. Thank you for making 2024 unforgettable—let’s work together to make 2025 even bigger! 💪

10/15/2024

We’re overwhelmed with gratitude after an amazing Taste of Columbus! A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible food and beverage vendors, the talented musicians who kept the energy high throughout the night, and to everyone who attended the event. Your presence made the evening truly special.

A huge thank you to our generous donors, the dedicated Taste of Columbus Committee, and our wonderful volunteers who helped serve and clean up—we couldn’t have done it without you. And of course, a special shout-out to our Farm to Table sponsors and producers for making that portion of the evening extra memorable.

This was a night of great food, music, and community spirit, all for a great cause. Thank you for supporting the Historic Downtown Theater renovation and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce’s community events and programs!

10/13/2024