Mechanicsville Baptist Church to host first-ever “Taste of Mechanicsville” during Fundraiser

(Annual event adds food, auctions, classic cars, and live music to benefit local and global ministries.)

Mechanicsville Baptist Church is giving its annual fundraiser a new flavor this year. On Friday, October 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., the church will host “The Taste of Mechanicsville,” its first-ever taste event, at its campus at 2364 Cashua Ferry Road.

All proceeds will support the church and its missions and ministries. Organizers say the evening will combine food, fellowship, auctions, and entertainment, and they are inviting the whole community.

The centerpiece of the evening is the taste event itself. Church leaders are asking area businesses, clubs, organizations, and restaurants to set up tables and share a “taste” of a signature dish, dessert, drink, or product. The church hopes to offer guests a wide variety of food to sample throughout the night.

The church’s well-known barbecue will be served as part of the Taste Event, and guests can also buy BBQ by the pound to take home.

Beyond the food, the evening is packed with activity. A silent auction will run from 5 to 8 p.m. A live auction begins at 7 p.m. and will feature the church’s famous homemade cake auction, a perennial favorite. Items donated to either auction are tax-deductible, and the church’s 501(c)(3) information (57-0791359) is printed on its official correspondence.

Throughout the evening, a General Store and Bake Sale will run alongside the other events. A cruise-in with classic cars and live music will round out the night.

The church is also offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals who want to become “Partners in Kingdom Work.” Four levels are available:

Bronze sponsors give $100, Silver sponsors give $250, Gold sponsors give $500, and Platinum sponsors give $1,000. Silver-level sponsors and above receive verbal and digital recognition during the event, along with a social media shout-out. Sponsors at every level will be named on the church’s website and in its newsletter.

Mechanicsville Baptist describes itself as an “Acts 1:8 church,” a reference to the biblical call to be witnesses at home and to the ends of the earth. Organizers say the money raised will help many people, not only in the local community but across the state, the nation, and the world.

Those wishing to take part can contact the following organizers:

• Taste Event tables and sponsorships:

Pastor Stanley Goodwin, Senior Pastor, at 843-632-2185

• Silent or live auction donations:

Jonathan McInville at 843-992-4160

• Cruise-In car registration:

Terry Evans at 843-857-8931

• Cakes and baked goods for the bake sale or cake auction: Elizabeth Owens at 843-617-1607

General questions: the church office at 843-393-1029 or office@mbcdarlington.com

Sponsorships and donations can also be paid online by scanning the QR code on the church’s fundraiser flyer and selecting “FUNDRAISER” from the drop-down menu. More information is available at www.mbcdarlington.com.

“The Taste of Mechanicsville” takes place Friday, October 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. Organizers hope the community will mark their calendars and come hungry.