Taste of Rutherford tickets on sale now!

Last Updated 6/23/2026Posted in Stories, News

July 18 is the annual Taste of Rutherford fundraiser and tickets go fast!

Taste of Rutherford is more than just an annual fundraiser. It is a celebration of community, flavor, and the heart of downtown Murfreesboro. 

With over 20 local restaurants serving up their best bites, live music, and special VIP drinks from The Velvet Speakeasy Lounge. 

All proceeds from the evening directly support the revitalization of our historic downtown through Main Street Murfreesboro, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  

This year's presenting sponsor is CB&S Bank. We are thankful for their support in our annual fundraiser!

VIP hour 5:00-6:00 pm with special perks!

This year's VIP Sponsor is Pinnacle Financial Bank.  We are thankful for their financial support in our annual fundraising event!

The VIP Hour will take place from 5:00 -6:00 pm behind Oakland's Mansion.  VIP tickets ($150 each) include specialty drinks, private tours inside Oakland's Mansion, music on the back patio of Oakland's Mansion, specialty food from the VIP Restaurant sponsors Five Senses, Steakhouse Five, and Five on Black. VIP ticket holders also have general admission access to the event from 6:00-8:00 pm (including tastings from over 20 restaurants and a live band).

General Admission tickets $65 with tastings from over 20 restaurants and live music!

General Admission event tickets cost $65 and are for 6:00-8:00 pm. These tickets include 1 alcoholic ticket, tastings from over 20 restaurants, and live music from Lisa Law, with Heather Moulder & Friends.

Participating Restaurants are

VIP Restaurants: 5 Senses, Steak House Five, and Five on Black Kitchen and Spirit House, with specialty drinks provided by the Velvet Room Speakeasy.

Drinks: Murfreesboro Wine and Spirits - served by Julie's Bartending  

Participating Restaurants:

Puckett's Grocery, Jo Jo's Fruit Tea, Marina's on the SquareSimply Pure SweetsThe Alley on Main, Slick Pig BBQ, The Hot Dog Guy, BB Creations, Andy's Frozen Custard, Jo's Custom Cakes, Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Chick-Fil-A, Bart's Kitchen & BakeryJefferson's Restaurant, Playa Bowls, Fire Birds Restaurant, Mandy's Java Delights, Empanada Sonata, Big Bad Breakfast, and Chuys, Corelife Eatery, Hi-Five Hotdogs, and Mission BBQ.

Craft Beer provided by:  Dirty Bird Brew Co. and Smackdab Brewing.

BUY TICKETS HERE!

VIP TICKETS: $150 EACH

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $65 EACH

Taste of Rutherford sponsors make this event a huge success!

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