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Taste of Harlingen gala one of the best things to do in Harlingen TX

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The Taste of Harlingen

Event Details

2425 Boxwood St

Harlingen, TX 78550

Thurs. Oct 15, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

About the Event

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the culture, cuisine, and community spirit of the Rio Grande Valley at The Taste of Harlingen, the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum’s annual fundraising gala.

This signature event brings together local chefs, restaurants, and community members for a night filled with flavor, live entertainment, and hometown pride—all in support of the museum’s mission to preserve and share Harlingen’s rich history.

Guests will enjoy an elegant outdoor setting surrounded by the museum’s historic buildings, where fine food and festive music set the stage for an evening of connection and celebration.

 

Each ticket and sponsorship helps fund the preservation of the museum’s historic structures, ongoing exhibits, and cultural programming that keep our city’s heritage alive.

Be part of an evening that honors the past, celebrates the present, and supports the future of Harlingen’s arts and culture.

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Guests at the Taste of Harlingen one of the top events in Harlingen TX
Local food and dining at the Taste of Harlingen events in Harlingen Texas
Harlingen Texas attractions annual gala at the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum

Local Specialities

America's Events and Catering

Breadsmith Bakery

Buen Apetito

Dave's

Dos Olivos Market

Graham's Kitchen

Isidora's Family Kitchen

Jason's Deli

Just Fresh

Main Street Boutique & Bistro

Marble Slab Creamery

Paellas, Tapas, and More

Pastry House

Reyna's BBQ & Cocina

Rooster's Country Café

Schoolhouse Creamery

Starbucks Coffee Company

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

2025 Food & Vendor Lineup

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

We are proud to partner with the following businesses and organizations:

MUSEUM BENEFACTOR

heb foundation proud sponsor of events in Harlingen TX at HAHM

MUSEUM CURATORS

first community bank upporting things to do in Harlingen TX through HAHM

Chris & Anita Boswell

Dr. Larry & Charlotte Dahm

MUSEUM HISTORIANS

Lone Star National Bank sponsor of the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum gala
valley international airport Museum Historian sponsor events in Harlingen Texas
pooches corner [Sponsor name] supporting the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum Harlingen TX

Drs. Sharon & Art Cavazos / Pro Sound., Inc
Robert Clark
Robin & Bobby Farris
Michael Gorges / Laguna Encantada LP
Vicki & Pete Moore
Barbara Sue Tucker
Shepard & Walton Employee Benefits

MUSEUM RESEARCHERS

edward jones sponsor of fun things to do in Harlingen TX at HAHM
Frost Bank sponsor Harlingen Texas attractions and arts museum events
Texas Regional Bank supporting museums in Harlingen TX and the HAHM gala

Earl & Dari Gale Adams
Laura Brown
Armando & Debbie Elizarde
Ed Hernandez - CM/Jamar
Col. Robert Hill
Eileen Mattei
William Mount
Dave & Marilyn Osborn
Greg & Judy Quisenberry
William Reagan
Bill & Lynda Scoggins
Leonard & Mary Beth Simmons
Dennis & Lorraine Woolam
Ed and Stephanie Sokolosky

A LOOK AT PAST GALAS

A LOOK AT PAST GALAS

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