Taste of Howard County 2026

This year's theme, Team Up with Gilchrist, celebrates the power of
teamwork and compassion in caring for our community. 

Featuring:

20+ Howard County restaurants offering delicious samples

Signature cocktail

Open bar of wine, beer & non-alcoholic beverages

70+ silent auction items and a live auction that can't be missed

Inspirational program highlighting the work of Gilchrist in the community 

Emcee Jamie Costello, Longtime Baltimore News Anchor

Attire: Don't forget to wear your favorite team jersey, colors or gear, 
or however you define your personal team spirit!

Event questions? Contact Julie Kolankiewicz

Sponsor Benefits Become a Sponsor

Executive Chef-level and above sponsorships with reserved seating are sold out.
Gourmet, Bon Vivant and Epicure sponsors are encouraged to utilize open seating. 

Compassion Is a Team Sport
Exceptional hospice care is a team sport. Every day, our doctors, nurses, social workers, aides, chaplains, music therapists, and volunteers show up with skill, compassion, and heart. Your support helps keep this all-star team strong for the patients and families who depend on us.

Why Your Support Matters
More than 5,000 Howard County patients and their families rely on Gilchrist each year for hospice, palliative, geriatric and grief care. No one is turned away based on lack of income or insurance. Your support helps ensure that care remains accessible to every family who needs it. 

To request an invoice, give via wire transfer, or other questions about sponsoring, please contact Diane Daniels.

*By attending this event, you granted Gilchrist permission to use any video or photographs taken for publicity or promotion of any program or service provided by the organization. Please note that publicity or promotional use may extend beyond the originally intended purpose and does not expire on any particular date.

Premier Presenting

Sonny Richardson

Presenting

Sommelier

Fred Niziol

Executive Chef

L. Earl & Mary T. Armiger
Barbera Family
James & Christiane Benvenuto
Blossoms of Hope
Bob's BMW Motorcycles, Bob & Suzanne Henig
Circle D Farm/Fred Gossage
COPT Defense Properties
Gula Tech Adventures, Inc.
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
Bruce Howard & Jacqui Magnes
Sharon Kavanagh
Larry T. Weiss Co., Inc.
Meridian Bank
Linda Sorg Ostovitz
Nathan & Doris Rosen, In Memory of Morris Rosen
Sparksoft
Marion Thompson & Family

See the full list of sponsors