12th Annual Taste of Pinecrest, Benefiting Pinecrest Schools, is Back at Pinecrest Gardens
Pinecrest, FL (PRWEB) February 27, 2014 -- Each Spring, families, students, foodies, and community members gather for the Taste of Pinecrest. This year’s fun-filled event takes place on Sunday, April 6th, 2014 starting at 11:00 am at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 S. Red Rd., Miami, FL 33156).
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the community festival, which is spearheaded by the Pinecrest Business Association and supported by title sponsor Panter, Panter, & Sampedro, P.A.
The Taste of Pinecrest has something for everyone including local restaurants, activities and entertainment for the kids, an incredible business showcase and even a bicycle valet. There will also be hands-on arts and science activities, exhibitions of yoga and Pilates as well as live cooking demonstrations.
In addition to the community partner showcase, the kids of Pinecrest are the stars of the day! School groups will perform their interpretation of the theme “A Community of Respect – No Place for Hate” in the Banyan Bowl between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Live music will follow the student performances.
Admission is $5.00 per person and includes one free children’s ticket with each paid adult. Maximum entry charge is $15.00 per family. In addition to admission into the Taste of Pinecrest, tickets also give visitors all-day access to Pinecrest Gardens including its splash pool and petting zoo.
All proceeds from the Taste of Pinecrest support the five public schools in the Pinecrest area, which include Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary, Palmetto Middle School and Miami Palmetto Senior High.
Want to get involved? The Taste of Pinecrest welcomes an average of 6,000 guests each year. Restaurants can reserve a booth at the event for $350.00. Business vendor booths start at $425.00 plus the cost of a membership into the Pinecrest Business Association. Electricity is available for an extra cost and is limited.
In addition, sponsorship opportunities are still available, starting at just for $350.00 for a premium banner display at the festival. For more information, visit pinecrestbusiness.com/top.
In addition to title sponsor Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A., this year’s sponsors include Pinecrest Magazine, Lexus of Kendall, Williamson Cadillac, The Parenting Plan, Morris & Reynolds, Baptist Health, Jackson South Community Hospital, Preemo, Brit Olom Tours, BB&T, YMCA and Pam Mayers-EWM.
About 12th Annual Taste of Pinecrest
Organized by the Pinecrest Business Association and sponsored by Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A., Pinecrest-area restaurants, and local businesses, the 12th Annual Taste of Pinecrest will take place at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida) on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event features Pinecrest-area restaurants, entertainment for the children, performances by local school groups and a business showcase. All proceeds from the Taste of Pinecrest benefit the five Pinecrest public schools (Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary, Palmetto Middle, and Miami Palmetto Senior High). This year’s sponsors include Pinecrest Magazine, Lexus of Kendall, Williamson Cadillac, The Parenting Plan, Morris & Reynolds, Baptist Health, Jackson South Community Center, Preemo, Brit Olom Tours, BB&T, YMCA, and Pam Mayers-EWM. For additional information on the Taste of Pinecrest visit, http://www.pinecrestbusiness.com/top or Facebook.com/TasteofPinecrest.
About Pinecrest Business Association
Founded in February 2000, The Pinecrest Business Association is a volunteer organization involving all of the Village of Pinecrest and surrounding areas and its more than 600 businesses. Our membership consists of more than 150 local businesses within and around the Village of Pinecrest. The Pinecrest Business Association has raised more than $250,000 for our local schools through the Taste of Pinecrest. For more information on the Pinecrest Business Association visit, pinecrestbusiness.com.
Misty Buck, Miss Ink, LLC, +1 (305) 537-6465, [email protected]
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