NPL Celebrates Nappanee’s 150 Years With Tasting Spree Contest

August 15, 2024 at 6:12 p.m.

By Staff Report

NAPPANEE – In celebration of Nappanee's 150th anniversary, the Nappanee Public Library is reviving a tradition from the past.
Fifty years ago, during the 1974 Centennial Celebration, Nappanee hosted a Tasting Spree with over 300 recipes. Now, in 2024, the library is inviting the community to join in once again by participating in the Nappanee Sesquicentennial Tasting Spree Contest on Sept. 13, according to a provided news release.
Residents are encouraged to submit their best recipes to be included in the Nappanee Sesquicentennial Cookbook.
On the day of the event, participants will bring a sample of their dish to the Sesquicentennial Tasting Spree contest. Community judges will sample and evaluate each entry. Dishes should be dropped off between 11 a.m. and noon at the Nappanee Public Library. Judging will commence at noon. Awards will be given to the first- and second-place winners.
Important Details:
• Recipe Submission: Recipes must be original (family recipes are accepted). Drop off a paper copy at the Nappanee Public Library or email it to [email protected] by Sept. 12.
• Event Registration: Participants are asked to register for the contest. Sign up online at https://bit.ly/4d7RKXO or call 574-773-7919.

NAPPANEE – In celebration of Nappanee's 150th anniversary, the Nappanee Public Library is reviving a tradition from the past.
Fifty years ago, during the 1974 Centennial Celebration, Nappanee hosted a Tasting Spree with over 300 recipes. Now, in 2024, the library is inviting the community to join in once again by participating in the Nappanee Sesquicentennial Tasting Spree Contest on Sept. 13, according to a provided news release.
Residents are encouraged to submit their best recipes to be included in the Nappanee Sesquicentennial Cookbook.
On the day of the event, participants will bring a sample of their dish to the Sesquicentennial Tasting Spree contest. Community judges will sample and evaluate each entry. Dishes should be dropped off between 11 a.m. and noon at the Nappanee Public Library. Judging will commence at noon. Awards will be given to the first- and second-place winners.
Important Details:
• Recipe Submission: Recipes must be original (family recipes are accepted). Drop off a paper copy at the Nappanee Public Library or email it to [email protected] by Sept. 12.
• Event Registration: Participants are asked to register for the contest. Sign up online at https://bit.ly/4d7RKXO or call 574-773-7919.

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