Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center’s annual ‘Taste of the Town’ serves it up next week in Ocala

The third installment of the food, beer and wine tasting fundraiser takes place at Ocala Downtown Market September 10.

Metro ServicesProceeds from the evening will help provide primary healthcare to at-risk communities in West Ocala.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The “Early Byrd” tickets are gone. The vendors are on board. The venue’s a great one.

It’s almost time for Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center‘s third annual “Taste of the Town” fundraiser.

What are they raising funds for, you ask? Realizing EBWCHC’s mission of providing accessible, compassionate primary healthcare to West Ocala and the surrounding communities, that’s what. The nonprofit focuses on the underserved, but works toward a future where everyone, regardless of status or income (or language!), can live knowing there’s a place to go where people care about making and keeping them healthy.

Food, beer and wine tasting social “Taste of the Town” helps fund that, and more. This year’s event takes place Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala.

Some tickets are still available at the $50 per adult/$80 per couple level. Kids 12 and under can come along for $15. You can buy yours here or by scanning the QR code below.