Taste of Montgomery County

We Invite You To Join Us At The Taste Of Montgomery County On August 24th! The Taste Is A Panorama Of Sights, A Symphony Of Sounds, And A Festival Of Flavors That Represent All That’s Great About Our Little Corner Of The Midwest.

Every Year In Late Summer, Restaurants, Caterers, Craft Breweries, And Wineries From Throughout Montgomery County Gather To Bring You The Taste. This Event On The Shady, Rolling Hills Of The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum Showcases A Huge Variety Of Tasty Treats And Mouth-Watering Morsels. 

To Add Some Sound Bites To The Food Bites, The Taste Also Hosts Three Live Musical Acts Representing Different Musical Genres. From Blues To Funk, Celtic To Rock, The Taste Features Terrific Tunes To Satisfy Almost Every Palate.

For Lifelong Residents Or Those Just Passing Through, The Taste Of Montgomery County Puts The Sweetness Of Hoosier Living Right On Your Plate.
Tickets Are $8/Adult ($5 Presale), $3/Student, Children 6 And Under Are Free. Food Tickets Are $1/Ticket, And No Food Item Is More Than 5 Tickets.
Advance Tickets Are $5 For Adults And $2 For Students.
Please Note That The Study Building Is Not Available For Tours During The Taste. Only Service Animals Are Permitted On The Grounds During The Taste.

Music Line Up:

12:30 – 2:30 Pm.Stampede String Band

The Stampede String Band Opens The Day’s Entertainment Playing From 12:30 – 2:30 Pm. For Over A Decade, The Stampede String Band Has Earned A Reputation For Their Hard-Hitting Acoustic Performances, Thoughtful Lyrics, And Powerhouse Vocal Harmonies. A Taste Of Bluegrass And Flat Picking Sure To Energize Taste Attendees! You Can Check Them Out At Www.Thestampedestringband.Bandcamp.Com.

3:30 – 5:30 Pmthe Moon Cats

Playing From 3:30 – 5:30 Pm Will Be The Moon Cats. The Moon Cats Are 4 Guys Who Love The Roots Of Rock & Roll Legends Like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley & The Comets, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Hank Williams, The Beatles, Paul Revere & The Raiders And The Should-Be Legends Of Big Joe Turner, Hank Ballard, Jack Scott (Just To Name A Few). With More Than 50 Years Of Stage Experience Between Them They Have Joined Together To Pay Loving Tribute To Some Of The Greatest Music In Rock History. Along Their Rock & Roll Journey, Some Of The Members Have Had The Pleasure And Honor Of Opening For Acts Like Mitch Ryder, The Original Comets, The Crickets, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Diamonds Featuring Diamond Dave Sommerville, Danny & The Jrs. Featuring Joe Terry, The Buck Ram Platters, The Crystals And Jack Scott. The Moon Cats Have Appeared At Venues Such As The James Dean Festival, The Duck-Tail Run, The Indiana State Fair, The Honeywell Music Center Summer Concert Series, Hoosier Park Casino, Horseshoe Stage In Lucas Oil Stadium And Now The Taste Of Montgomery County! For More Information On The Moon Cats, Go To Www.Mooncatsrock.Com.

7:00 – 9:00p.M Michael Kelsey

Finishing Up The Evening Will Be The Outstanding Michael Kelsey, Playing From 7 – 9 Pm. Kelsey Has Toured Nationally With Blind Melon And Dishwalla And Has Opened For The Doobie Brothers, 38 Special, Rodrigo And Gabriella And The California Guitar Trio. His Acoustic Rock Shows Are Spiced Up With Improvisational Instrumentation And Soulful Vocals. His Performances Seamlessly Blend Diverse Musical Genres. He And His Band Deliver A Mix Of Original Compositions And Carefully Curated Cover Songs. He Was The Winner Of Guitar Center’s Prestigious “Guitarmageddon” Competition Where He Beat Out Over 3,000 Or Entrants. Kelsey Has Shared The Stage With Guitar Legends And His Talents Shone Through At Eric Clapton’s Crossroads 2004. He Is A Virtuoso Musician Who Will Please And Impress Guests At The Taste. For More Information About Kelsey, Visit Www.Michaelkelsey.Com.