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A Taste of Murphysboro

Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM

A Taste of Murphysboro has become one of our most popular events, with tickets selling out within hours of going on sale! Featuring a large menu of items from locally-owned, Murphysboro restaurants, guests will sample some of our hometown's best food and drinks! Beautifully decorated tables along Chestnut Street set the scene with lights, handmade table settings and decorations, and personal touches provided by our scholarship applicants. Live acoustic music serenades guests while they eat, mingle, and enjoy the atmosphere that evokes the feeling of an old-fashioned street fair.

A Taste of Murphysboro Scholarship

To top off the night proceeds from "A Taste of Murphysboro" ticket sales help fund the A Taste of Murphysboro Scholarship, which will be awarded to outstanding Murphysboro High School Seniors at the end of the evening. Find more information about the scholarship and how to apply HERE.

2023 A Taste of Murphysboro Scholarship recipients Ethan Sunny and Dakota Smith pose with 2022 Miss Apple Festival Savannah Neef and Captain Applesauce

2024 Scholarship Recipients

  • Caroline Guthman
  • Jakale Hill

2024 A Taste of Murphysboro Providers

Big Muddy Brewing Rootbeer

Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery

I AM Java - Sweet Lou's Bakery

Sergio's Mexican Restaurant

17th Street BBQ & Faye

One Hot Cookie

Pat's BBQ

Martel's Pizza

Cindy B's Cafe

Whiffle Boy's Pizza

St. Nicholas Brewing Co. MDH

Mileur Orchard

Small Town Scoop

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A Taste of Murphysboro Scholarship

Download information and application here:
2024 A Taste of Murphysboro Scholarship

WHEN: Application deadline AUGUST 30th, 2024

WHERE: Winners will be announced at the A Taste of Murphysboro Dinner Event

Open to all Murphysboro High School Seniors graduating in 2025. All required information must be received at our office no later than August 30th! Please direct any questions regarding the scholarship to tasteofmurphy@gmail.com


A Taste of Murphysboro Dinner

WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 6:30 PM

WHERE: Chestnut Street, south side of Jackson County Courthouse

EVENT CHAIRS: Emily & Charlie Eisert and Liv & Aaron Meier

TICKET SALES: Available starting August 5th, 2024
$30 per ticket, LIMIT 6 PER PERSON

2024 TASTE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

Tickets are only available at the Murphysboro Apple Festival Office starting Monday, August 5th. TICKET SALES WILL BE LIMITED TO 6 TICKETS PER PERSON!

Tickets are $30.00 and include all you care to eat and drink. Seating is limited and tickets sell out quickly.


The Murphysboro Apple Festival has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures and has added additional handwashing stations and sanitizing stations throughout the Festival grounds. Please follow all recommended guidelines while attending the Festival in order to keep it fun and safe for everyone!

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