Downtown Hays Development Corp.

The Downtown Hays Development Corp. is excited to announce a new opportunity for community members to experience downtown Hays, “The Taste!”

The event is a revitalization of the “Taste of Downtown,” a popular event that has been missed since 2012. The bi-annual event will take place April 17 and Oct. 24.

“I am so excited for this event,” Executive Director of the DHDC Sara Bloom said. “The DHDC is hosting this because the retailers of downtown requested it. They wanted to see this event brought back to life is a fun new way and I think we’ve accomplished that.”

Participating downtown businesses will provide a sample of local dining and/or services for ticket holders to enjoy that evening. Patrons will be encouraged to purchase a $12 advance ticket – only 300 will be available — allowing them to sample and experience everything participating downtown restaurants and businesses have to offer.

Not only will patrons get a taste of the great food downtown Hays offers, but also of the products and services. The businesses will be offering appetizer sized treats, fashions shows, DIY demos, beauty treatments and more.

“You should absolutely want to be a part of this event,” Bloom said. “It’s a great opportunity to really experience what all of downtown has to offer. Not just the shops and boutiques, not just the restaurants, everything!”

All event patrons will be entered to win two grand prizes worth over $300 each. Each prize basket will contain a $25 gift card to every participating business. To reserve your tickets, call the DHDC at (785) 621-4171.