A Heartfelt Thank You from Taste of Camden 2025
photo credit: Donna Pinter
As President of the Camden County Chamber of Commerce, I can't express enough how proud and grateful I am after another incredible Taste of Camden! This year marked the fourth year we’ve hosted the event at the historic Orange Hall in downtown St. Marys — and what an amazing day it was!
Walking onto the lawn of Orange Hall and seeing it filled with smiling faces, delicious food, and the energy of our community coming together reminded me exactly why we do what we do. From the very first Taste of Camden to today, it’s always been about celebrating the heart of Camden County — our people, our businesses, and the incredible talent we have right here at home.
One of my favorite parts of this year’s event was getting to team up with Candace Pullum, Director of the St. Marys Main Street Downtown Development Authority, to do live video interviews with many of our food vendors. It was so much fun hearing directly from them about their passion, their inspiration, and their featured dishes!
👉 Click HERE to watch all the interviews and meet the amazing vendors behind the flavors you loved!
The atmosphere was electric, thanks in large part to the Hot Banana Coffee Band, who kept the energy high with incredible live music throughout the afternoon. Their performance truly brought the event to life and gave everyone even more reason to smile, dance, and savor the moment.
photo credit: Kanan St.Rose
This year's lineup of food vendors truly outdid themselves. Every booth offered something different — from mouthwatering seafood and gourmet appetizers to decadent desserts and fresh, creative dishes that showcased the best of Camden County’s culinary scene. I made it my personal mission to visit every table (and sample a little bit of everything!), and let me tell you — Camden County is full of culinary rockstars.
photo credit: Donna Pinter
We also had the honor of recognizing some standout participants with this year’s Taste of Camden 2025 Awards:
🏆 2025 Taste of Camden Winners 🏆
✨ Best Appetizer: Wandaful Things
🍽️ Best Entrée: Seagle’s Restaurant
🍰 Best Dessert: A tie between Super Sweet Bake Shop & Cookie Cow Ice Cream Sandwiches 🎉
🏡 Best Non-Food Vendor: Century 21 Crest Realty21
❤️🏆 People’s Choice Award: Wee Pub South — winning the hearts (and taste buds!) of the crowd!
Photo and video credit goes to Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Donna E. Pinter and a huge thank you to Kanan St. Rose for capturing so many wonderful moments through both photography and videography!
Of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible sponsors who stepped up to support this event and help make it a success. Your generosity and commitment to our community mean more than words can say. Thank you for investing in Camden County and in the spirit of coming together!
photo credit: Donna Pinter
Beyond the food and fun, what touched me the most was seeing our local businesses, artisans, and organizations connecting with our guests. Taste of Camden has become so much more than a food festival — it’s a tradition, a celebration of the spirit that makes Camden County so special.
Hosting Taste of Camden at Orange Hall is always a meaningful choice for us. There’s something about the history and beauty of that venue that perfectly matches the spirit of the event. It reminds us that while we continue to grow and innovate, we’re also deeply rooted in traditions that make Camden County unique.
To everyone who supported, sponsored, volunteered, or attended — thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are the reason Taste of Camden continues to thrive year after year.
If you missed it this year, don’t worry — we’re already dreaming up next year’s event. Hope to see you there!
— Alison Shores
President, Camden County Chamber of Commerce
Did you attend the Taste of Camden 2025? What was your favorite dish? Share your experiences in the comments below!
