During this annual event, participating vendors line the streets of downtown and offer sample size bites of their tastiest recipes in exchange for tokens.
Tokens are available for pre-sale September 20-October 4 at Ryder Brothers, Sycamore Tree, and Charley’s Deli in Baker City, and Elkhorn Media Group in La Grande. Token presales are cash only, 20 for $25 or 100 for $125.
Tokens will also be sold downtown during the event. Event sales are cash or card only, 1 token for $1.25, 20 for $25, or 100 for $125. Menu items range from 1-5 tokens.
Taste of Baker is a cornerstone event for Baker City Downtown. With over 1500 attendees each year, this family-friendly event is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, showcasing Baker County food and beverage makers.
Why should my business participate?
Media coverage
As a vendor of Taste of Baker, you’re more likely to be featured in newspapers, on the radio, and by several other Baker County promotional programs for economic development and travel destinations.
Fun atmosphere
With Taste of Baker being one of our most popular and sought after events, you’re guaranteed to enjoy yourself.
Opportunity to launch new menu items
This event is the perfect place to experiment with pairings and popularity of new food and beverages.
Support local community
We are stronger when we come together for big events like this one. It takes an army, and your participation means everything.
Business networking
The Taste of Baker allows for you to connect and learn from other entrepreneurs who you might not know yet.
Promotion
If you’re a new business owner, Taste of Baker is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the community!
Delicious food
Yes, there is some work required to be involved in the Taste of Baker…but there is also the reward of getting to enjoy tons of yummy bites!
Make important announcements
Do you have updated business hours, a location change, or new offerings? Want to hand out to-go menus or coupons to a large audience? This is the place!
Build a customer base
The more you appear in activities and events of downtown, the more reliable your customer base becomes. Start building yours at this annual event.
How much does it cost?
Outside district vendors: $100
Inside district vendors: $75
BCD partners: FREE!
Please keep in mind, vendor fees help us cover the cost of advertising, tokens, menu, and banner printing.
Become a vendor or sponsor
Our local volunteers, businesses, and partners are not only how events like this happen, but they are what make them successful. When you get involved with BCD, you are directly helping to revitalize and beautify our community. If you’d like to be a part of the positive change and join Taste of Baker as either a participating business, sponsor—or both—fill out the form below.
Credit card invoicing is available via email and can be selected as an option below. Checks should be mailed to PO Box 1148, Baker City, OR 97814.
Other Information
Please make checks payable to Baker City Downtown.
Mail checks and printed applications to Baker City Downtown, P.O. Box 1148, Baker City, OR 97814.
The sooner we have a completed menu of all the tastes, the sooner we can promote the actual menu!
Vendors are asked to prepare sample size portions. The fun of Taste of Baker is being able to taste from multiple vendors during the night.
Examples of previous menu items are $3 for 3 homemade tots, $2 for 1 prime rib street taco, $1 for 2 oz pasta, $4 for 3 mini cheesecakes, $1 for 4 oz sangria, and $1 for 2 beer tastings.
To keep with code, hand washing stations are encouraged… especially if you are not operating in front of a downtown storefront that is open. Washing stations can be as simple as a jerry can with a spigot set up next to your work station.
Booth sizes for vendors that are outside of downtown can run from 10'x10' to 10'x20' and will be placed at the discretion of the BCD Promotion Committee.
Please plan on providing napkins and garbage cans for your booth.
Set up is one hour before, or at the direction of the BCD Promotions committee if more time is needed. We realize that certain vendors may need more time than others to prep their stations.
Any vendors selling liquor and not directly in front of their business will have to have a valid TUAL (temporary use of alcohol license) to charge for tastes of liquor.
Wooden tokens will be collected the night of the event and counted shortly after. Please do not leave the event without turning your tokens in. Checks will be mailed to vendors no more than 30 days after the event.
