Taste of the Holidays set for this Thursday

The annual Taste of the Holidays fundraiser is Thursday, November 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Orange County Expo Center on FM 1442.

The tickets are $30 per person or $25 per person if a pair is purchased together. The benefit is for the Orange County Rebuild, a special county department created as a central agency to coordinate efforts to help individuals and families recover after disasters like multiple hurricanes and the 2021 tornado.

Area restaurants and caterers bring special holiday foods to serve to the attendees, who can taste the dishes. The vendors may get new customers and people get to try new treats.

Vendors this year are Boardwalk Grill Catering, Bullfish, Cajun Ventures, Casa Ole, Chick-fil-A Orange, FreshPrep, I-Ten West, LBS Barbecue, Leslie's Place, Luigi's Italian Grill, Mean Beans Seasoning, and Walk-on Sports Bistreaux.

Tickets are available online or through the Orange County Disaster Rebuild office in the Expo Center. The number is 409-745-9719.