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Taste of Parker County a scrumptious hit

Annual event raises funds for Weatherford College Foundation

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That delicious smell wafting throughout the area little more than a week ago was the smell of success - and a lot of of tasty treats.

From pizza to doughnuts to delicacies that would require some dressing up if you ate them in a restaurant, the taste buds were treated in a fashion that, well, can only happen once a year. You know, at a special event — an event like The Taste of Parker County, which was held at Heritage Park on April 18. The event, being held for the 15th year, benefits the Weatherford College Foundation.

It also featured more than 20 vendors, including local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, coffee shops, and breweries, offering sample-sized tastings of their most popular offerings in an “all-you-can-eat” format.

The day began with a strong forecast of rain. However, by the time the dining got underway the sun was shining bright.

"The event went great. Could not ask for better weather!" exclaimed Susan Sodek, the event's lead organizer and WC advancement specialist. "Attendance was strong. We sold over 500 tickets. The Weatherford College Jazz Orchestra kept the crowd entertained. Overall, it was a fun night."

The day also featured awards. Attendees were asked to vote for their favorites. The results are:

Best Entrée
  • 1st Place: Tailgaters BBQ
  • 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: (tie) Flavor on 51/Seventy-One Bar & Grill and Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop

Best Side Dish

  • 1st Place: (tie) Flavor on 51/Seventy-One Bar & Grill and Firefly Grilling Co.
  • 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: Caitlyn’s Catering

Best Dessert

  • 1st Place: Back Home Bakery
  • 2nd Place: DonutNV of Aledo
  • 3rd Place: Dulce Panda Creamery

Most Hospitable Vendor

  • 1st Place: Flavor on 51/Seventy-One Bar & Grill
  • 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: (tie) Beckoning Events and Piamonte Coffee

Best Appetizer

  • 1st Place: Caitlyn’s Catering
  • 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: The Perfect Pepper

Best Healthy Choice

  • 1st Place: Caitlyn’s Catering
  • 2nd Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: HTeaO Weatherford

Most Unique Dish

  • 1st Place: Tailgaters BBQ
  • 2nd Place: The Perfect Pepper
  • 3rd Place: (tie) Aaron’s Catering and Uncle Monty’s Pizza

Best Beverage

  • 1st Place: I Do Events – Bartending & Staffing
  • 2nd Place: Beckoning Events
  • 3rd Place: Edgewise Eight Brewing

Best Décor

  • 1st Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 2nd Place: Caitlyn’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: I Do Events – Bartending & Staffing

Best “Mom and Pop”

  • 1st Place: Flavor on 51/Seventy-One Bar & Grill
  • 2nd Place: (tie) Aaron’s Catering and Yesterday’s Sandwich Shop
  • 3rd Place: (tie) Back Home Bakery, Caitlyn’s Catering and Piamonte Coffee

Best Overall

  • 1st Place: Aaron’s Catering
  • 2nd Place: Caitlyn’s Catering
  • 3rd Place: Flavor on 51/Seventy-One Bar & Grill

Judge’s Favorite Entrée

  • Tailgaters BBQ
  • Judge’s Favorite Dessert
  • DonutNV of Aledo

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