Saturday’s cool, damp weather didn’t seem to slow down a crowd of more than 700 from attending the 24^th Taste Of Claremont at the Claremont College Services building on Mills Avenue. The Rotary Club of Claremont brought together dozens of local food and beverage vendors, offering guests scores of options created exclusively for the event. As the Rotary’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Taste of Claremont plays a vital role supporting local people and organizations that contribute to the common good.

More than 700 guests enjoyed wine, cocktails, beer, and lots of food from local restaurants at Saturday’s Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Claremont City Council member Ed Reece, center right, at Saturday’s Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

Claremont Rotary’s Bridget Healy sets out commemorative wine glasses for guests at Saturday’s Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

Ron Coleman, left, enjoys a small taste of Gus’s BBQ at Saturday’s Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Bardot food server Tiffany Dickinson prepares a tray of fried goat cheese balls at Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Claremont Rotarian Mark Carson clears rainwater buildup on the massive tent at Saturday’s Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger