Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Viva Vestavia
Seasons52 offered individual desserts for diners at Viva Vestavia.
On Oct. 27, Vestavia Hills will hold its 14th annual Viva Vestavia event to celebrate the area’s food and drink.
“The event started back in [2002]. We were seeing a lot of growth in our community and some good restaurants coming in, so we were trying to think, ‘How can we showcase these and show people what we have in the community?’” said Karen Odle, president of the Vestavia Chamber of Commerce.
Since its inception, Viva Vestavia has sold out every year, maxing out at 300 guests.
This year’s event, at Hollywood Pools at 1441 Montgomery Highway, will again feature food and drink from local vendors. At the end of the event, guests will vote for their choice of best food and best presentation.
In addition to the food, attendees can participate in a silent auction and a costume contest.
“We did [the contest] last year and tried it, and it was so much fun that we’re going to do it again this year,” Odle said.
Guests vote for the top three winners who will be given prizes.
In the past, tickets have cost $45 with the proceeds going back into the community.
“The main thing is we give a scholarship to a Vestavia Hills High School senior who is going into a business discipline,” Odle said.
The proceeds will also be used for economic development of the city and for any capital projects the chamber may be working on.
To purchase tickets for this year’s Viva Vestavia, go to vestaviahills.org. A commemorative wine glass is included in the price.
