United Way of Mesa County will host the 23rd annual Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley fundraiser on May 2, 4-7 p.m. at 310 N. Seventh Street (Historic Lowell School Building) in downtown Grand Junction.

The outdoor food and beverage-tasting festival is a local fundraiser where ticket holders get to enjoy samples and sips from 15 local vendors along with live music from Misti Dawn as well as Baltic and Birch.

Vendors in attendance include Armando Tacos, Surfin’ Salmon, Hillbilly Catering & Chef Stef Events, Colorado Q Barbeque, Baker’s Boutique, Hot Mesa, Suck It Fruity, The Little Pink Truck, Trail Life Brewing, Sauvage Spectrum, Gemini Beer Company, Carboy Winery, Carlson Vineyards, Rise and Grind Design Company, and Ramblebine Brewing Company.

All proceeds from the event benefit the 43 local nonprofit programs that United Way of Mesa County helps support. These programs assist 50,000 Mesa County residents each year.

United Way encourages ticket purchases prior to the event, as the festival sold out last year. Tickets are $40 now through May 1, or $45 the day of the event and at the gate (if available). Learn more and get your tickets today at www.tasteofthegv.com.

For more information about Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley, please contact United Way of Mesa County at 970-243-5364 or email taste@uwmesacounty.org. Follow United of Way of Mesa County on Facebook and Instagram for updates and additional information and check out the United Way of Mesa County website at www.unitedwayofmesacounty.org.