Taste 2026 - Celebrate: Decades of Dedication by Hendrick Scholarship Foundation

Taste 2026 - Celebrate: Decades of Dedication

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Thu, March 05, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT

LOCATION

Mercedes-Benz of Plano

6455 N Dallas Parkway

Plano, TX 75024

$41,500 raised of $200,000 goal

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Celebrate! Decades of Dedication — Honoring 35 Years of Changing Lives!

TASTE is a party with a purpose – Serving Student Success for Life! Guests gather to enjoy an exciting evening of music, cocktails, auction and more surrounded by the tastes of Plano’s premiere chefs and restaurants.

TASTE is the signature fundraiser for Hendrick Scholarship Foundation. In 2026, we are thrilled that Mercedes-Benz of Plano off the Dallas North Tollway has agreed to be our host for the fourth year in a row.

VIP Reception begins at 5:30 pm. Access TASTE 2026 Celebrate! ONE HOUR EARLIER. The VIP experience includes specialty drinks, early access to all restaurant treats, and a special visit and photo op with Record Breaking Dallas Cowboy Kicker and Plano hometown hero, Brandon Aubrey.

General Admission begins at 6:30pm.

Dress code is casual cocktail.

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Tickets

$175 General Admission

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation! General admission begins at 6:30pm.

$250 VIP Admission

Access TASTE 2026 ONE HOUR EARLIER at 5:30pm. The VIP experience includes specialty drinks, early access to all restaurant treats, and a special visit and photo op with Record Breaking Dallas Cowboy Rookie Kicker and Plano hometown hero, Brandon Aubrey. Limited VIP tickets available. VIP admission begins at 5:30pm. General admission begins at 6:30pm.

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Raffle Prizes

DINE AROUND TOWN PRIZE

Delight in a night out! This prize includes gift cards from most of the 2025 participating restaurants. Value: $1,000+

To allocate your raffle tickets to a prize after purchasing:

Click "allocate raffle tickets" on the purchase confirmation page
Click on the "plus sign" next to the desired prize
Click "save changes"

WALL OF WINE PRIZE

Add thirty-six unique bottles of procured wine to your collection! Value: $1,000+

To allocate your raffle tickets to a prize after purchasing:

Click "allocate raffle tickets" on the purchase confirmation page
Click on the "plus sign" next to the desired prize
Click "save changes"

$25 SINGLE RAFFLE TICKET (DINE)

DINE AROUND TOWN

Delight in a night out! This prize includes from most of the 2025 participating restaurants. Value: $1,000+

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$25 SINGLE RAFFLE TICKET (WINE)

WALL OF WINE

Add thirty-six unique bottles of procured wine to your collection! Value: $1,000+

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$25 SINGLE RAFFLE TICKET

After purchase, each raffle ticket must be allocated to one of our three prize options (Buffalo Trace Experience, Dine Around Town, or Wall of Wine). More information on prizes and allocating tickets can be found under "Event Offers" on the event home page.

To allocate your raffle tickets to a prize after purchasing:

Click "allocate raffle tickets" on the purchase confirmation page
Click on the "plus sign" next to the desired prize
Click "save changes"

$100 5 RAFFLE TICKETS (DINE)

DINE AROUND TOWN

Delight in a night out! This prize includes gift cards from most of the 2025 participating restaurants. Value: $1,000+

$100 5 RAFFLE TICKETS (WINE)

WALL OF WINE

Add thirty-six unique bottles of procured wine to your collection! Value: $1,000+

$100 5 RAFFLE TICKETS

Click "allocate raffle tickets" on the purchase confirmation page
Click on the "plus sign" next to the desired prize
Click "save changes"

$200 12 RAFFLE TICKETS (DINE)

DINE AROUND TOWN

Delight in a night out! This prize includes gift cards from most of the 2025 participating restaurants. Value: $1,000+

$200 12 RAFFLE TICKETS (WINE)

WALL OF WINE

Add thirty-six unique bottles of procured wine to your collection! Value: $1,000+

$200 12 RAFFLE TICKETS

Click "allocate raffle tickets" on the purchase confirmation page
Click on the "plus sign" next to the desired prize
Click "save changes"

Raffle/Offers

Sponsorships

SPONSORSHIPS

$25,000 Summa Cum Laude, Presenting Sponsor

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

Presenting sponsorship
Recognition and logo placement on website,invite, marketing materials, program, signage,and event communications
Reference in all social media (tag, link)
Dedicated sponsor with links on Hendrick website
Invitation to sponsor event (advance date of TASTE)
Opportunity to address audience at TASTE
Complimentary event tickets for 16 guests (8 VIP, 8 General Admission)

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$10,000 Magna Cum Laude

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

Recognition and logo placement on website,invite, marketing materials, program, signage and event communications
Reference in all social media (tag, link)
Complimentary event tickets for 12 guests (6 VIP, 6 General Admission)

$7,500 Cum Laude

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

Recognition and logo placement on website,invite, marketing materials, program, signageand event communications
Reference in all social media (tag, link)
Complimentary event tickets for 10 guests (5 VIP, 5 General Admission)

$5,000 Dean's List

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!