A Taste of Excellence

Mark your calendars!

The 2008 event will be April 26. Find out more details here.

A Taste of Excellence is the Foundation’s largest fund-raising effort and includes a tasting of fine foods and wines from the best restaurants and wineries in Northern California, as well as a silent and live auction.

This elegant affair is one of the premier events of Placer County and we are seeking sponsors or donation items for this year's event. Please contact our office at (916) 789-2920 if you would like to be a part of this wonderful event this year.

Previous years

Third "Taste of Excellence" 2007

More than 400 people attended the event on the evening of Saturday, April 28, which featured more than 40 fine restaurants and wineries, as well as a silent and live auction.

• Photos from the event
• Art auction items

Second "Taste of Excellence" 2006

The 2nd annual A Taste of Excellence held on April 22, 2006 raised more than $130,000 and had over 450 attendees.

• Photos from the event

First "Taste of Excellence" 2005

Our 1st annual “A Taste of Excellence” that was held on Saturday, April 30, 2005, and we raised more than $100,000 for scholarships and programs at Sierra College. Read all about our event in the following press release:

• Photos from the event