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 Culinary Professionals
The Cap’ns Slice
Casita Linda Mexican Bakery & Cafe
Crabs to Go
Fallen Pines Oyster Company
Forgotten 50 Distilling
Fish Tales
The Shark on the Harbor
Roadie Joe’s
Wockenfuss
Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors
SOMMELIER
Richard A. Henson Foundation
Alberta Harrison
Peter Ayres Wimbrow, III
Aperitif
DECANTER
Fifi Hiotis Blackburn
Tom & Beth Hershey
JoAnne Jackson
AROMATIC
BrightStar Home Care of Easton and Salisbury
Sally H. Dowling M.D.
Janet M. Hough
Jessica Meehan
Jim & Jan Perdue
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