Save The Bay's annual Taste of The Bay event slated for June 9, featuring flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay

On Thursday, June 9, at the Save The Bay Center overlooking Narragansett Bay in Providence, Save The Bay will hold its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Taste of the Bay fundraising event immediately following, from 7-9 p.m. The annual meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. will include presentation of Save The Bay’s annual environmental awards. Taste of the Bay begins just after the annual meeting, from 7-9 p.m. Both are open to all community members.

Taste of The Bay is a festive sunset celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay. Guests enjoy delicious food and beverages from local restaurants, shell fishermen, bakeries, breweries, and wineries, all while surrounded by the beautiful upper Narragansett Bay and the musical sounds of Rhode Island favorite Bob Tomassone. The annual fundraiser also features raffle gift baskets and gift cards provided by favorite local food trucks, restaurants, entertainment and businesses. Guests are also welcome to attend the organization’s annual meeting at 5:30 pm, during which Save The Bay will present its annual environmental awards.

Save The Bay is welcoming some 30+ Rhode Island vendors to the event this year, including RI Shellfisherman’s Association, Wright’s Farm, PVD Donuts, McGrath Clambakes, 401 Oyster Company, Matunuck Oyster Bar, The Granny Squibb Company, Narragansett Beer, Foolproof Brewery, Bottles Fine Wines, Bucket Brewery, Grey Sail Brewing of RI, Gooseneck Vineyards, Julian’s and many others.

“Taste of the Bay is a fantastic event that really highlights the bounty of Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island. Pranzi Catering and Events has partnered with Save The Bay for several years and looks forward to giving back to the community at this event each and every year. We encourage all to come in support of Save The Bay,” said Nicole Mattiello, director of marketing and business development at long-time Taste vendor Pranzi Catering & Events.

Taste of The Bay is proudly sponsored by Locke Lord, Russell Morin Catering and Events, Arpin Group, Providence Auto Body Inc, US Trust of West Hartford, Academy Bus Lines, Graphic Innovation, Met Life, Aquidneck Employment Service and Toppa’s Food Service.

Tickets for Taste of The Bay can be purchased, and a full list of vendors and sponsors found at savebay.org/taste. The event will be held at Save The Bay’s headquarters at 100 Save The Bay Drive in Providence. A shuttle will transport guests from the Johnson and Wales University parking lot to the Bay Center.

For information on sponsorship, contact Leanne Danielsen at 401-272-3540, ext. 140, or ldanielsen@savebay.org.

About Save The Bay: Founded in 1970, Save The Bay works to protect and improve Narragansett Bay and its watershed through advocacy, education, and restoration efforts. It envisions a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to everyone and globally recognized as an environmental treasure.