A tasteful event serving food while raising funds for United Way of Mesa County is scheduled to return April 5 to downtown Grand Junction.

The Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley outdoor food and beverage tasting festival is set for 3 to 7 p.m. at 530 Colorado Ave.

“We are really excited to have an amazing lineup of vendors this year, with some returning crowd favorites along with quite a few new additions,” said Keira Auld, community impact manager at United Way of Mesa County. “And what’s really great about this event is that it’s not just about enjoying great food and drinks. It’s about coming together as a community to support our neighbors in need. Every bite and every sip at this event directly contributes to the well-being of thousands of Mesa County residents, with all proceeds going to local nonprofit programs that ensure the health, education and financial security of our community members.”

A total of 17 vendors are expected to serve samples and sips, including 13 Brix Cider Bistro, 505 Fix, Base Camp Beer Works, Bonfire Oyster Co., Carlson Vineyards, El Bajon Churros, Hunger Tech, Jukebox Jamboree, La Pupuseria, Little Pink Truck, Lucky Thai, Maison La Belle Vie Winery and Eatery, Micro Brew Coffee, Ramblevinew Brewing Co., Sitto’s, Trail Life Brewing and Two Rivers Winery & Chateau.

Tickets sell for $20 through April 4 at www.tasteofthegv.com. Admission at the gate will be $25 if the event hasn’t sold out.

Proceeds from the Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley will benefit 43 programs United Way of Mesa County supports that in turn help 50,000 Mesa County residents each year.