Taste of the Grove is back January 9 and 10

Planning has already started for January's Taste of the Grove. This will be the 20th year.

Last Thursday, the committee met at the Chamber. Gary Ciuca and Monty Trainer are co-chairs of the 2-day event. January 9 and 10 are the days, so mark your calendars now.

The event will be a bit larger this year. Three large tasting tents will allow for an extra cafe-style seating area and a view of the concert stage. Seating was a main concern of many, in the past they had a few tables, but not much. I think that if you make it comfortable for people, they will stay longer.

A national headliner is being considered for the Saturday night concert stage and Majic 102.3 and WSVN, Channel 7, will be partnering with the event this year, too.

There will be a Grand Wine Tasting Tent and a culinary education tent and more. Sounds like a mini South Beach Food and Wine Festival, but more manageable and friendlier.

Prince Media Development is handling the coordination and sponsorship, Heather Bettner, president, can be reached at 305-775-0113 or you may call the Chamber office at 305-444-7270 to join in or if you have any questions.

Elvis may even make an appearance since January 9 is his birthday.