A Taste on the River 2026
February 26, 2026 - June 17, 2026 9:00 pm
922 Mississippi Court, East Moline, IL 61244, USA
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Diamond Sponsorship
$10000
Diamond sponsorship includes:
- 16 tickets to the Taste on the River event, including two reserved tables and 16 drink tickets
- Logo recognition on select event collateral, including website, signage, and program
- Opportunity for company leader to present Top Chef award to winner
- 2 mentions on @RedCrossIL social media
- Appetizers, and desserts provided by local area chefs
- The ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
Platinum Sponsorship
$7500
Platinum sponsorship includes:
- 8 tickets to the Taste on the River event, including a reserved table and 8 drink tickets
- Logo recognition on select event collateral, including website, signage, and program
- Recognition at event as Event ERV Sponsor -used at event to serve dessert and inform guests about disaster response work
- 2 mentions on @RedCrossIL social media
- Appetizers, and desserts provided by local area chefs
- The ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
Gold Sponsorship
$5000
Gold sponsorship includes:
- 8 tickets to the Taste on the River event, including a reserved table and 8 drink tickets
- Logo recognition on select event collateral, including website, signage, and program
- Logo recognition at event as Silent Auction Sponsor
- 1 mention on @RedCrossIL social media
- Appetizers, and desserts provided by local area chefs
- The ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
Silver Sponsorship
$3000
Silver sponsorship includes:
- 8 tickets to the Taste on the River event, including a reserved table and 8 drink tickets
- Name recognition on select event collateral, including website, signage, and program
- 1 mention on @RedCrossIL social media
- Appetizers, and desserts provided by local area chefs
- The ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
Bronze Sponsorship
$1500
Bronze sponsorship includes:
- 8 tickets to the Taste on the River event, including a reserved table and 8 drink tickets
- Name recognition on select event collateral, including website, signage, and program
- Appetizers, and desserts provided by local area chefs
- The ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
Table Sponsorship
$500
Table sponsorship includes:
- 8 tickets to the Taste on the River event including a reserved table
- 8 drink tickets
- Appetizers and desserts provided by local area chefs
- Ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
General Admission Ticket
$50
Each ticket includes admission to the Taste on the River event, appetizers and desserts provided by local area chefs, the ability to bid on the live and silent auctions, and more!
DONATIONS
Support the American Red Cross
Your generous donation helps the Red Cross prepare for and respond to Home Fires, the nation's most frequent disaster.
How your gift can help
$1,500 - Financial assistance for 2 families
$1,000 - 45 free smoke alarm installations
$500 - A full day of food and shelter to 2 families of 4
$250 - Installation of 1 bed shaker smoke alarm for someone that is deaf or hard of hearing
$150 - Replacement medical or health items for 6 individuals
$50 - 2 free smoke alarm installations
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31st Annual A Taste on the River
An evening of live music, drinks, culinary creations from top local chefs, amazing live and silent auctions, and connecting with friends in support of the Red Cross mission.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6 PM to 9 PM
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A Taste on the River raises critical funds for the American Red Cross and Home Fire Relief. Your support provides important humanitarian services to our friends and neighbors every day!
Live and Silent Auctions
Support the Red Cross mission AND win fantastic items and experiences from generous donors both near and far.
Silent Auction
Live at 12:00pm on June 11, 2026
Closes at 8:15pm on June 17, 2026
Live Auction
Packages available to preview on June 11, 2026
Bidding will occur at Taste on the River on June 17, 2026
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