From page 1 “There will be show girls and there could be an appearance from Elvis,” Wollman said.

Items for the live auction include a diamond necklace, round-trip airfare for two on Southwest Airlines and tickets to Lady Gaga’s live show in Las Vegas.

All proceeds from the event will go to Gilchrist Center Howard County and patient care, Wollman said. The event typically raises $5,000 to $7,000 a year, Wollman said, and it has raised over $5 million since its beginning 34 years ago.

Food, of course, is one of the highlights of the event. The following local restaurants will offer samples of their cuisine at the event: 18th & 21st, Absolutely Perfect Catering, AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar, Alexandra’s American Fusion, Cured, Dandelion Bakery Bistro, Eggspectation, Hudson Coastal, Jailbreak Brewery, The King’s Contrivance, Konstantine’s Greek Taverna, Leelynn’s Dining Room & Lounge, Lost Ark Distilling, Mutiny Pirate Bar and Island Grille, Orinoco Coffee & Tea, Ten Oaks Tavern, The Capital Grill, The Iron Bridge Wine Company, The Turn House, Season’s 52, Scoop & Paddle Ice Cream Co., Tino’s Italian Bistro, Touche Touchet Bakery and Pastry Shoppe and Touche Touchet Cafe.

“It has really become an iconic event in Howard County,” Wollman said.

Taste of Howard County will take place at 5 p.m. today, at Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City. Tickets are $100.

For more information, call 443-849-8245.

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