‘Taste of Madison’ to benefit Miracle League Madison on Thursday

MADISON – Residents can enjoy samples of Madison’s popular restaurants at one location while helping the fundraising for a specialized baseball field.

This Thursday, Sept. 24, the Trash Pandas Foundation will host their first “Taste of Madison” event to benefit construction of the field for Miracle League Madison. The field in Palmer Park will give children with disabilities the chance to play baseball — regardless of their abilities. Miracle League is a national foundation.

Miracle League Madison was established in November 2022. Madison Visionary Partners is serving as a fiscal sponsor. A citizen-led committee has been working behind the scenes to construct renderings, formulate cost estimates and other project planning essentials.

The field will have specialized rubber fields and flat bases. Children with special needs or who use mobility aids can navigate this field. After funding has been secured, Madison Parks and Recreation Department will lead the eventual project build-out.

The Taste of Madison evening will be an opportunity for restaurants to showcase their cuisine to hundreds of local tasters. Organizers will ask restaurants to provide 300 bite-sized tastings for guests.

A ticket will cost $90. With a ticket, a guest can sample offerings from area restaurants at no additional charge. Tastings will open at 6 p.m.

The Trash Pandas Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is dedicated to educating and promoting healthy lifestyles through sport and to positively impact communities in North Alabama. The staff will coordinate mascot appearances, jersey auctions, ballpark tours, team experiences and more duties.

Miracle League Madison’s goal is to complete the field at Palmer Park by spring 2028.

For more information, visit madisonal.gov.