Taste of Finer Things 2026

Save the Date: Wednesday, April 29  |  6:00 – 9:00pm

Join us for an evening of fine wines, delectable food from our local restaurants, and live entertainment,

Our 16th Annual Taste of Finer Things returns to Harrison’s Harbor Watch for an evening of breathtaking views, fine wine, incredible local cuisine, live entertainment, and an exciting silent auction. All proceeds benefit Coastal Hospice patient care.

This year’s signature event will be Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Harrison’s Harbor Watch, a true landmark on the Ocean City Boardwalk, boasts unparalleled, breathtaking views of the inlet, the Atlantic Ocean, and Assateague Island. This wonderful evening is a chance for lovers of food and wine to sample some of the best our area has to offer.

Reservations for this sell-out event are $125 per person and include two tickets for drinks, samplings of local cuisine, and live entertainment by Adam McDonough! Sponsorship opportunities are available as well.

Our silent auction helps raise additional funds for patient care. Browse a variety of unique items and experiences, place your bids, and help make a meaningful difference for patients and families in our community.

More about Adam McDonough: With roots planted deep in Nashville and now new to the Eastern Shore, Adam McDonough is a singer/songwriter forged in the top venues, stages, writers’ rooms, and on the road. From the neon-lit grit of Printer’s Alley to the pressure-cooker creativity of Music Row, his path has been shaped by hard work, instinct, and passion. His songs move easily from stripped-down ballads to full-throttle anthems, blending raw emotion with sharp, relatable storytelling. Learn more at adammcdonough.com

Since 1980, Coastal Hospice has provided compassionate comfort and care to residents of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. As a nonprofit organization, we place our patients and families first and no one is ever turned away due to inability to pay. We serve patients wherever they call home, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, Coastal Hospice at the Lake, and the Macky & Pam Stansell House. For more than 45 years, it has been our honor to deliver high-quality, dignified care throughout Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.

Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Sommelier ($2,500): RESERVED TABLE & 8 RESERVATIONS for Taste of Finer Things; prominently featured on all marketing and publicity during and prior to event. Eight additional drink tickets.

Aperitif ($2,000): 6 RESERVATIONS for Taste of Finer Things; prominently featured on all marketing and publicity during and prior to event. Six additional drink tickets.

Decanter ($1,000): 4 RESERVATIONS for Taste of Finer Things; featured on all marketing and publicity during and prior to event. Four additional drink tickets.

Aromatic ($500): 2 RESERVATIONS for Taste of Finer Things; featured on all marketing and publicity during and prior to event. Two additional drink tickets.

Rustic ($250): I / WE CANNOT ATTEND but I would like to be included as a sponsor; featured on all marketing and publicity during and prior to event.

Donation to Coastal Hospice: I / WE cannot attend but would like to support Coastal Hospice.

Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors

 

SOMMELIER

Richard A. Henson Foundation

Seagull Disposal

Alberta Harrison

Peter Ayres Wimbrow, III

Aperitif

 

DECANTER

Fifi Hiotis Blackburn

Tom & Beth Hershey

Holloway Funeral Home

JoAnne Jackson

Key Health Management

Lifestar Response of Maryland

AROMATIC

BrightStar Home Care of Easton and Salisbury

Charles Brown Glass Company

Sally H. Dowling M.D.

Janet M. Hough

Jessica Meehan

Jim & Jan Perdue

RUSTIC

The Hobbit Restaurant

Just Right Property Services, LLC.

Shore United Bank

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