Taste of Ripon is one of the most popular one-day happenings for the Ripon Chamber of Commerce.

Ticket sales for the 30th annual event will kick off this Friday beginning at noon.

“The last few years they’ve sold out in a day,” said Chamber President / CEO Kelly Donohue on Monday.

About 600 tickets will be available.

Taste of Ripon 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Cost is $65 for general admission with the doors opening for check-in at 5:30 p.m. (sampling glass and map of each of the participating businesses included) on the day of the event at these following locations:

·         Clarence Smit Museum, 430 W. Main St.

·         American Legion Post #190., 206 S. Stockton Ave.

·         National Auto Body, 145 N. Stockton Ave. 

Taste of Ripon is a pre-holiday wine stroll featuring amazing food pairings and involving over 20 participating downtown businesses – included is a commemorative glass provided by McManis Family Vineyards.

All alcohol must be consumed inside a business – no consumption will be allowed anywhere outside.

In addition, limited ticket quantities will be available for designated drivers (must be 21 or older), who can still sample food at any of the participating locations but will not receive a commemorative glass or partake of any alcohol tasting.

For more information, call 209.599.7519 or email info@riponchamber.org.