Taste of Little Rock is the premier fundraising event for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association, and its 20th edition rolls into the on-campus Jack Stephens Center from 6 to 8 p.m. April 8.
The event has raised more than $1 million for alumni association scholarships over its 20-year run, and Kristi Smith, associate vice chancellor for alumni and development at UA Little Rock, said she expects this year’s event to top the $160,000 figure it raised in 2024.
All proceeds directly support UA Little Rock students through Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships. For the current academic year, 38 alumni scholarships were awarded to UA Little Rock students.
“This is the premier fundraising scholarship event for the alumni association,” Smith said. “People love this event because there is no program. It’s just anything you can eat and drink in the name of scholarship for two hours. It’s always a goal of mine for someone to leave Taste of Little Rock with a new favorite restaurant.”
This year, Smith expects 35 to 40 restaurant and beverage vendors. Patrons simply purchase tickets, show up and indulge. General admission tickets are $75…