Name: 4th Annual Taste of NCNW & Business Showcase
Start: 2026-02-26T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-26T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Valdosta State University - University Center

4th Annual Taste of NCNW & Business Showcase

The Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will host our 4th Annual Taste of NCNW Showcase on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6 pm to 8 pm, located at the Valdosta State University’s University Center Magnolia Room. We will showcase our NCNW chefs and business owners as well as our community partners! We will have a DJ and much more!

General Admission: $5
Includes:
-1 Drink Ticket
-1 Taste ticket
Please note: General admission is the only ticket available for advance purchase. Any extra drink or taste tickets cannot be bought ahead of time.

Day of the Event Only: Additional Tickets
Additional tickets may be purchased at the event only:
-1 drink ticket for $1
-1 taste ticket for $5
-3 taste tickets for $10
Important clarification: Additional drink or taste tickets must be purchased on the day of the event. Tickets purchased in advance are General Admission only and do not count as add-on tickets.

Food participant:
$10
Vendors:
$25 NCNW member
$50 Non Member
$10 Informational
Please fill out the Taste of NCNW application form by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, if you would like to purchase tickets for the event or register to be a vendor. Vendor set-up and check-in will be from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

VENDOR & PARTICIPANT DISCLAIMER: By filling out the 2026 Vendor application at checkout, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all terms and conditions as indicated on this application and agreement by the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women. *Additionally, I give the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women permission to use my image and likeness in any way they deem appropriate in the course of promoting future social engagement events. Vendor booths must be reserved. A full payment of $10.00 is required to reserve a space as a NCNW Cook-Off Participant, Non-Profit Vendor or Informational Vendor; a full payment of $25 is required to reserve a space as a Business/Merchandise Vendor (NCNW Members ONLY); and a full payment of $50 is required to reserve a space as a Business/Merchandise Vendor (Public Vendors). Prizes will be given for the Top 2 Cook-Off Winner is in each category.
NCNW will provide 2 chairs ONLY for all Cook-Off Participants and Vendors as well as paper products for the Cook-Off Participants. Participants and Vendors must bring their own table, table cloth/table covering, decorations, and an extension cord if electricity is needed and they must be maintained in the allotted space. No space will be held without full payment or vendor fee. NO monies for vendors will be accepted on the day of the event, all vendor fees MUST be paid in advance! Taste of NCNW tickets may also be purchased during the day of the event.
Vendor spaces will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. No vendor shall assign or share a vendor space without the knowledge and written consent of the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women. NO items may be left unattended. The Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women reserve the right to restrict vendors for any reason deemed necessary. Vendors must provide completed agreement and full payment of $10.00 Non-Profit/Informational Vendors, $25.00 Business/Merchandise Vendors (NCNW Members ONLY), and $50.00 Business/Merchandise Vendors (Public Vendors) no later than Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in order to retain their space(s). Once vendors are accepted, all payments are final, and NO refunds will be disbursed. Vendor set-up and check-in will be from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.