Oktoberfest
On October 17, 2024

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum Courtyard

2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX

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About Event

TASTE OF HARLINGEN is the museum’s primary fundraiser. This annual event allows patrons to taste our local restaurants’ cuisine while enjoying live music. Our Silent Auction gives our patrons the opportunity to bid on items donated by local businesses and individuals. The decorated courtyard forms a charming backdrop for the evening. Patrons can stroll around the grounds listening to a live band and visiting the restaurant tents. Seating at decorated tables is available under the trees. This special evening guarantees great conversation, delicious food and enticing aromas. Themed Costumes are welcome.

2024 Event

We are very excited to host this year’s annual fundraiser the Taste of Harlingen™

Our goal this year is to raise funds for Phase 2 of our Harlingen’s First Hospital Project: Bracing of the hospital walls. (Phase 1 of the project: Repairing the Hospital Foundation was completed in 2023.)

Due to the unexpected and necessary roof replacement of the Paso Real Stagecoach Inn, which was completed in April of this year, our funds have been depleted.

We are hoping that you can help to support our museum this year with a donation. You may donate in person or by mail to PO Box 532347, Harlingen, TX 78553, please note on your check the donation is for the Taste of Harlingen. If you want to pay by credit card you can call Forrest Garling at 956-216-4904, stop by the Museum at 2425 Boxwood (across from TSTC) or go to the sponsor tab on this website and someone will contact you.

Your donation, in any amount is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Frances Keim, Taste of Harlingen™ Chairperson
The RGV Museum Association for the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum

2024 Participating Restaurants

Funds raised from the “Taste of Harlingen” are used for maintaining the historical buildings, curating artifacts, funding exhibits and promoting the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum.

Honorary Chairmen

Announcement

Listen to live music by Brett Marshall and the Disclaimers while enjoying samplings from local area restaurants located outside in the Museum’s courtyard surrounded by Harlingen’s historical buildings.

While inside the main building check out our Silent Auction. Browse and bid on one or many items donated by local area businesses, individuals, Museum Board members and volunteers.

2024 Taste Winners

First Place & Best of Taste

Main Street Boutique and Bistro

Second Place & Best of Taste

Reynas BBQ and Cocina

Best Presentation

Schoolhouse Creamery

FAQ

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What we do

TASTE OF HARLINGEN is the museum’s primary fundraiser. This annual event allows patrons to taste our local restaurants’ cuisine while enjoying live music. Our Silent Auction gives our patrons the opportunity to bid on items donated by local businesses and individuals.

When and where is the Event - OKTOBERFEST?

Date: Oct 17, 2024.
Venue: Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum Courtyard
Location: 2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Also: Live Music – Brett Marshall and the Disclaimers

Is there a cost to attend the Event ?

Yes, prices are as follows:

Pre-Sale Tickets: $75.00
At the door: $ 85.00

Are there any awards for the event?

Food Awards

Best of Taste
Criteria 1st Place and 2nd Place awards:
A. Quality of Food
B. Quality of Service
Best Presentation
Criteria:
A. Creativity
B. Table Presentation / decorations
People’s Choice

All of the awards will be presented near the end of the event. The awards for Best of Taste, Best of Presentation and People’s Choice are selected by 3 judges that visit each restaurant and rate the Taste and Presentation at each restaurant. Totals are then tallied. The winners for each award are announced and presented their award near the end of the event.

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available at:

You can purchase tickets online starting Sept 2, 2024 at https://myrgv-tickets.evvnt.events/events/taste-of-harlingen-10-17-2024
Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood
956-216-4901
Chamber of Commerce
311 E Tyler Ave
956-423-5440
You can Purchase tickets from a Museum Volunteer

How can I be a Sponsor?

Funds raised from the “Taste of Harlingen” are used for maintaining the historical buildings, curating artifacts, funding exhibits and promoting the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum.
Sponsorships:

Museum Benefactor: $10,000 (Complimentary Tickets: 10)
Museum Curator: $2,500 (Complimentary Tickets: 8)
Museum Historian: $1,000 (Complimentary Tickets: 6)
Museum Archivist: $500 (Complimentary Tickets: 4)
Museum Researcher: $300 (Complimentary Tickets: 2)
Friends and Supporters: under $300 (Complimentary Tickets: 0)

Please fill out the online form by clicking HERE and one of our volunteers will contact you.
Complimentary tickets for sponsors are included with the invitation which is mailed out 3 weeks before the event. Your complimentary tickets can also be held in ‘will call’ and may be picked up the evening of the event, just make a notation on your sponsor card. The Rio Grande Valley Museum Association is a not-for-profit 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) organization. Your sponsorship is tax deductible. Our Recognition Board listing our sponsors is displayed in the foyer of the Museum all year round. We also acknowledge our sponsors in our program and advertising after the event.

Can my restaurant participate in this event?

Yes. When you register your restaurant online for the “Taste of Harlingen” you will be contacted by a museum volunteer. Please click HERE to register.

If I have questions, who can I call?

You can call or write to:
The Rio Grande Valley Museum Association
PO Box 532347
Harlingen, TX 78553
(956) 216-4901 office
(956) 430-8502 fax
or can email RGV Museum Association at [email protected]

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