FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - The 28^th annual Taste of Fair Oaks was held on May 19 at North Ridge Country Club. More than 500 ticket holders came out to celebrate in style and taste the flavors of Fair Oaks and the surrounding communities.

Hosted by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce (FOCC), this event is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year with a portion of proceeds going to the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank.

Planning for the 2023 event began in January. “I want to share my sincere appreciation to the many volunteers who spent countless hours before, during, and after to help make this event possible,” said Kimberley Pitillo, FOCC Executive Director.

A huge thanks and recognition also go to the Taste of Fair Oaks Committee, 17 sponsors, 60 exhibitors, and everyone who donated to the event.

Event highlights included a silent auction with more than 130 items up for grabs. Other activities included a Putting Contest, Keys for Cash, Mystery Wine Wall, and Gift Card Grab.

Music was provided by Sundance Kid DJ, Blaine Davis. Photography provided by Michelle Massaro.

Taste of Fair Oaks 2023 event sponsors included: Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation; Miller’s Ace Hardware; The Recognition Group, Inc.; Ernest Packaging Solutions; Krisi Vera, Compass Realty; Rich Desmond, Sacramento County Supervisor; Independent Plumbing; Pappa’s Pools; Safeway; Insightful Business Services; Buck Wealth Management; Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage; Katie Yount, State Farm Insurance; Dad’s Kitchen; SMUD; Love Your Skin by Karyn Barthmoore; and Playtime Academy.

Thank you also to North Ridge Country Club and their staff for supporting this event.

For more event information and to learn about the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, please visit fairoakschamber.com.