The 22nd annual Taste of Claremont, the largest event of its kind in town, was packed on Saturday, with more than 900 folks enjoying food and drink from dozens of vendors at The Claremont Colleges Services building on Mills Avenue. After Covid-related cancellations in 2020 and 2021, attendance has increased in each of the past two years at the Rotary Club of Claremont sponsored event, which is good news for the multiple local nonprofits and organizations that benefit from the proceeds.

As the sun dropped in the west temperatures cooled, making for a lovely evening at the 22nd Taste of Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

Claremont Rotarians Paul Steffen, left, and Rotary Club President Jim Merchant yuk it up before checking out the food and fun. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

The Nuno’s booth was quite busy, serving a variety of food including braised short ribs and mashed potatoes. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger