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Community enjoys a taste of Chico

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Local band, Velvet Starlings, at Taste of Chico downtown Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Crowds filled downtown Chico on Sunday afternoon, for the 32nd celebration of Taste of Chico.

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Many community members attend Taste of Chico. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Every year, Taste of Chico spotlights local and north-state area businesses. Restaurants, apparel and boutiques, breweries, caterers and more set up booths to introduce the community to a sample of their business.

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The event was held at the Chico downtown plaza. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

The Open Air Art gallery and three live music stages provided more entertainment while goers enjoying the food offerings, and offered a stage for local bands to be heard and seen.

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Local band, Velvet Starlings, at Taste of Chico downtown Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Ticket-holders crowded around the downtown plaza to sample from food trucks, hear local music, and check out local artists.

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Plaza in downtown Chico for Taste of Chico Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Natalie Hanson can be reached at [email protected] or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.

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Natalie Hanson
Natalie Hanson, Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief, Spring and Fall 2019. Former Arts & Entertainment editor, Breaking News editor and reporter.

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