June 2, 2001 · Carlsbad Company Stores
Taste of Carlsbad
One afternoon, more than thirty local restaurants, and a family audience — the campaign’s tastiest fundraiser.
What Taste of Carlsbad was
Are you curious about the great restaurants in Carlsbad but have not taken the time to try them? That was the invitation the campaign sent each year. Held at the Carlsbad Company Stores, the event featured samples from more than 30 local restaurants, live entertainment, and beer and wine sampling — a family-friendly afternoon that raised money for school technology.
The 2001 edition ran Saturday, June 2, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
What guests found
- Samples from more than 30 Carlsbad restaurants in one place.
- Live entertainment throughout the afternoon.
- Beer and wine sampling for adults.
- An easy, walkable venue at the Carlsbad Company Stores.
How the community made it happen
The event depended on three groups:
- Restaurants that donated food and staff time.
- Sponsors that underwrote the event and supplied services.
- Volunteers who ran check-in, sampling stations, and cleanup.
Restaurants received local exposure in front of a family audience, and sponsors were recognised in event materials and media coverage.
Get involved
Restaurants, sponsors, and volunteers can still use the same model for a local fundraiser. Contact the Foundation at (760) 438-0063 or email the campaign to discuss a similar event.