Save up your appetites for the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce’s signature event! Highlighting Pikesville and surrounding areas, this casual night of food, festivity and fun will feature signature dishes from 45+ restaurants and caterers, along with complimentary beer, wine and cocktails, music, raffle prizes, the People’s Choice and celebrity judge competitions and other surprises.

To date, participating vendors include Simply Elegant Catering @ Grey Rock, Ruth’s Chris, Linwoods, Mezcal, La Food Marketa, Citron, DoubleTree by Hilton, Eleven Courses, Gourmet Again, Island Quizine, McDonald’s, North Oaks, Wegmans, U Food Grill, Dessert @ Jessica’s, For the Love of Food, Saval Foods, Baltimore Whiskey Co., Linganore Wines, Great Shoals Winery and Bond Distribution.

Adding to the fun, the Taste’s inaugural VIF – “Very Important Foodie” pre-reception will kick off at 5:30 p.m. This intimate gathering will offer beers specially paired with delicacies from the top award winners at the 5th Annual Taste of Pikesville. Guests can meet the chefs one-on-one, mingle with the celebrity judges and enjoy early access to the main event.

Proceeds from the Taste of Pikesville will support the Baltimore Hunger Project a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity that feeds hungry children on weekends during the school year. The remainder will support the Chamber’s efforts to improve Pikesville by hosting programs and events to attract more people and businesses to the area.

Taste of Pikesville admission – at $48/person in advance and $55/person at the door – includes a raffle ticket, goodie bag and complimentary valet parking. VIF admission – at $70 before Apr. 19 and $80 from Apr. 19 to 25 – includes admission to and all the perks offered at the main event, as well as 3 additional raffle tickets.