Everything from Creole gumbo, she-crab soup and ox tails to smoked turkey legs, pot pie and banana pudding will be featured at Sunday’s Taste of Orangeburg.
The community will get to sample some of the city’s most tantalizing treats at Taste 2006 from noon to 3 p.m. at Memorial Plaza.
“It’s just a wonderful atmosphere. Everybody enjoys good food, entertainment and socializing. It’s just a real good community event,” said Bernice Tribble, executive director of the Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association.
South Carolina Bank and Trust is sponsor of the event. Admission is free and food tickets may be purchased at ticket booths located at each corner of the square.
Entertainment begins at 12:15 p.m. with Nathan Salley, the GMG Players and guests at 1:15 p.m. and Visions at 2:15 p.m. Salley has appeared in many venues in The T&D Region, entertaining with his guitar and original sounds. Visions is a versatile band specializing in classic soul, R&B and dance music. The GMG Players is a multifaceted accelerated music program at the GMG Music Center.
“In the case of rain, we’ll go to the cattle barn at the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds, but we’re planning on being on the square. The weather should be good by Sunday,” Tribble said.
Offerings at Taste 2006 include:
Tribble said participants will also have a chance to vote for the scarecrows featured in the Scares on the Square competition. The scarecrows will be on display through Friday, Nov. 3, in DORA Park. Scarecrows were entered in the competition by businesses and civic organizations.
Prizes will be awarded for the most original and scariest scarecrow along with the one with the best theme. Winners will receive $50 gift certificates redeemable at any DORA-member merchant.