March 19, 2026

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WATCH THE 2025 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO!

Exclusive CDF Members only sale will start Monay, February 2, 2026.

This event always sells out so make sure you get your tickets now.

Non-member tickets will go on sale Monday, February 16, 2026 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Barnes Crossing Auto Group

BAG SPONSOR
HoneyBaked Ham

VENDOR NETWORKING SPONSOR
SERVPRO of Tupelo

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
Cook's Pest Control

NON PROFT CORRIDOR SPONSOR
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GOLD SPONSORS
BankPlus | Cadence Bank | Mississippi Radio Group

Mark your calendars for the Taste of Tupelo presented by Barnes Crossing Auto Group! This business expo features almost 100 businesses providing demonstrations, complimentary samples, and information.  In addition to local restaurants, caterers, and bakeries, the Taste of Tupelo will feature exhibitors from various industries including healthcare, banking, manufacturing, retail, educational institutions, and more!

TICKET PURCHASING (3)

Can I buy my ticket online?

YES!

If you are a CDF member, and we have your email in our membership system, you can purchase your ticket online starting Monday, February 2, 2026. If you are a CDF member, or work for a CDF member, and we do not have your email in our system, you will have to call us so we can add you, then you can buy your ticket online. Call 662-842-4521.

If you are a Non-Member, you can still purchase your ticket online Monday, February 16. 

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE!

Can I pay with cash for my ticket?

YES! In order to purchase your ticket with cash, you will need to come into our office at 398 E Main St. in downtown Tupelo.  

How much are tickets?

CDF Members: $25

Non-Members: $45

VENDOR QUESTIONS (3)

How can I be a vendor and get a booth?

Please email Gina Black at gblack@cdfms.org.

How much does it cost for a booth?

Business Vendor Booth:  $400

Non-Profit Booth: $175

Food/Beverage Vendor Booths are no cost (must bring/serve 1,500 samples)

Booths are exclusive to CDF members. For more information about joining CDF, please contact Amy Speck at 662-842-4521 or email aspeck@cdfms.org.

What businesses/vendors will be there?

Every year Taste of Tupelo includes a wide variety of vendors consisting of local businesses, non-profits and local restaurants.

To see a current list of Vendors, click here. (This list is updated automatically every day at 9:00 a.m. as registrations come in.)

Vendors for 2026 will be announced soon. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for 2026, please contact Gina Black at 662-842-4521 or gblack@cdfms.org.

The 2026 Taste of Tupelo is Tupelo's premier networking event hosted by the Community Development Foundation and held at the Cadence Bank Arena Thursday, March 19, 2026.

For CDF Members, ticket sales start Monday, February 2.

Non-Members ticket sales start Monday, February 16.

PLEASE NOTE:  Taste of Tupelo will use digital tickets only. Make sure to only buy your ticket from CDF. If you purchase tickets from a third party, you run the risk of being scammed and will not be admitted.