RIPON - As the leaves turn color and the chill is in the air it’s once again time for the Ripon Chambers annual “Taste of Ripon” wine stroll showcasing the City’s beautiful Downtown and its merchants.

Taste of Ripon is one of the Ripon Chambers regular fundraisers, the proceeds of which keep the chamber going throughout the year. Many of Ripon’s merchants look forward to this event. They put out delicious treats and wine to taste showing their hospitality and appreciation to their customers. For many it’s the first “Holiday” social of the season.

The 16th annual Taste of Ripon will take place on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are currently on sale at the Chamber office for $25. The check-in will be at the Ripon Chamber of Commerce office, located at 929 West Main Street from 4 to 7 p.m.

This location will be the beginning of the stroll where attendees exchange their ticket for a wrist band, get their hand stamped and a wine glass. Photo ID will be required. The Chamber is focused on making this a safe and fun event for adults over 21 years of age.

There will be two shuttle buses that will pick up and drop off at the following stops:

Ripon Chamber of Commerce, 929 West Main Street; California Styling, 1201 West Main Street; PMZ Real Estate, 1408 West Main Street, Ste B;  Dr. Tana Henderson, D.D.S., 201 South Wilma Ave.; Schemper’s Ace Hardware, 150 N. Wilma Ave.; Bank of Stockton, 234 West Main Street; Ripon Roadhouse, 125 East Main Street; Generations Spa & Salon, 207 South Locust Ave. Ste. C.