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The Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ proudly announces its new partnership with South State Bank as the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Taste of Fort Mill. This beloved springtime tradition will take place Friday, May 15, on the picturesque Greenway Gateway Lawn. Tickets for this signature fundraising event are now on sale, inviting the community to gather for an evening of exceptional food, live music and local connection. 

This outdoor culinary celebration brings together some of York County’s finest restaurants and culinary artisans, offering guests the opportunity to sample a wide variety of signature dishes. The event welcomes hundreds of  guests each year and features tastings from more than 20 culinary participants, creating a diverse showcase of the region’s vibrant food scene. As restaurant partners rotate their featured offerings annually, each year provides a fresh and unique experience for both first-time visitors and returning guests.  

Guests will enjoy an evening of delicious tastings while strolling through the scenic settings of the Greenway. Live music from Greenway favorite The Kris Hitchcock Band will provide entertainment throughout the night, while beverages will be available for purchase at cashless bars in the event tent and at the full bar inside the Greenway Canteen. The evening will also include a photobooth experience and offer opportunities to purchase raffle tickets during ticket checkout for a chance to win exclusive raffle prizes.  

Premier Tickets – $135 
Includes elevated access and additional guest benefits: 

• Exclusive early access from 5:30–6:30 PM inside the Greenway Canteen featuring special culinary offerings from The Speckled Pear and the Greenway Canteen 
• Champagne toast and one complimentary drink ticket 
• Culinary tastings from 20+ restaurant partners beginning at 6:30 PM 
• Preferred event parking 
• Photobooth experience to capture a keepsake memory 
• Access to live music by The Kris Hitchcock Band until 10:30 PM 
• Opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for event prizes 
• Additional beverages available for purchase at cashless bars in the event tent or the full bar inside the Greenway Canteen 

General Admission – $95 
Includes access to the main tasting event and entertainment: 

• Culinary tastings from 20+ restaurant partners from 6:30–9:30 PM 
• Live music by The Kris Hitchcock Band until 10:30 PM 
• Photobooth experience to capture a keepsake memory 
• Opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for event prizes 
• Beverages available for purchase at cashless bars in the event tent or the full bar inside the Greenway Canteen 

Co-hosted by the Greenway Ladies Guild and the Anne Springs Close Greenway, the Taste of Fort Mill is made possible through the generosity of sponsors, culinary partners and dedicated volunteers. More than a celebration of local flavors, the Taste of Fort Mill is an important fundraiser supporting the Greenway’s mission. Proceeds from the event help sustain the Greenway’s 2,100 acres of protected natural landscape, ensuring the Anne Springs Close Greenway continues to provide outdoor recreation, environmental education and community programming for generations to come.  

Event Details:
When: Friday, May 15, 2026, Premier Hour: 5:30pm | General Admission: 6:30pm
Location: Greenway Gateway 2573 Lake Haigler Drive 
Registration Details: https://www.ascgreenway.org/events/signature-events/tofm/  

About Anne Springs Close Greenway
Nestled amid beautiful lakes and hardwood forests, the Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ is a natural preserve more than twice the size of Central Park. Minutes south of Charlotte in Fort Mill, SC, its 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provide a wide-open space for countless activities – from hiking, biking and horseback riding to picnics, kayaking and more. The land has ties to the Catawba Indians and the Civil War and has been permanently preserved for public use. The children of Anne Springs Close donated the land in honor of her lifelong commitment to recreation and the environment to provide a natural landscape for the community to enjoy. The Greenway℠ contains native plants and animals, historic buildings, a 40-mile network of trails, Greenway Gateway welcome center and facilities for weddings and other special events. As a non-profit organization, it depends on memberships, program fees, as well as private donations to support annual operations. The Greenway is owned and operated by Leroy Springs & Company Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that receives no government funding for its ongoing operations and programs.