BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250502T230000Z DTEND:20250503T020000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Colores del Mercado: A Tequila & Mezcal Experience DESCRIPTION:Explore the Flavors of Mexico at Mercado on Fifth's Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event\n\nQuad Cities nonprofit hosts inaugural tasting event in Downtown Moline on May 2\, 2025\n\n\n\nMercado on Fifth is hosting a unique celebration of culture and community with its inaugural Tequila & Mezcal Tasting on Friday\, May 2\, 2025\, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event will be held at Mercado on Fifth (423 12th St.) in downtown Moline\, with an exclusive VIP hour from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Organizers have curated an evening filled with unique tequila and mezcal tastings\, delicious culinary pairings from Mercado vendors Mi Oaxaca\, Creative Signature Cuisine and Delicias & Sabores\; live music from local band Grupo Nuevo Estilo\; and a visual walk through the history of Mercado as it looks toward its 10-year anniversary in 2026. Attendees will embark on a sensory journey all while supporting Mercado's mission to celebrate Latin culture and provide economic opportunities in the Quad Cities.\n\n \n\nTequila & Mezcal Tasting Experience\n\nBreakthru Beverage and G&M Distributors will educate guests on the production of tequila and mezcal\, from agave cultivation to the distillation process. Guests will learn about the different types of these iconic spirits\, their distinct flavors\, aging processes\, and tasting notes.\n\n \n\nA Creative Touch: Live Art with Featured Artist\, Victor Granados\n\nMercado is thrilled to invite local folk artist Victor Granados to demonstrate traditional paper mache pi ata-making at the event. The art piece created during the event will be raffled off at the end of the event. Granados\, who has previously collaborated with Mercado on several projects\, most recently designed the public altar and a special skull float for 2024's D a de los Muertos celebration. His work brings family together\, with his wife\, Yessy\, and their children contributing to Mercado's many artistic endeavors.\n\n \n\nExciting Raffle Prizes and Mercado Merchandise\n\nEvent attendees will have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes\, including:\n\n\n A season pass for a family of four to Mercado's 2025 summer season\n A custom paper mache art piece created by Victor Granados\n Gift certificates to local Latin restaurants\n Full bottles of tequila and mezcal featured at the event\n Mercado merchandise\, including t-shirts\, hats\, and tumblers\, (also available for purchase just in time for the opening day of Mercado's outdoor public market on May 23\, 2025).\n\n\nTicket Options:\n\nMercado on Fifth is offering four ticket tiers for this exclusive event:\n\n\n $30 per person (advance ticket): General admission\, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM\n $40 per person (at the door): General admission\n $50 per person (VIP ticket): Early access from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM\, exclusive food pairings\, extra time with experts\, and two (2) raffle entries\n $100 per person (Sponsor ticket): Includes VIP access\, two (2) raffle entries\, Mercado t-shirt\, recognition as an event sponsor\, and promotional gratitude at the event and beyond\n\n\n \n\nRSVP Now!\n\nTickets can be purchased through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colores-del-mercado-a-tequila-mezcal-experience-tickets-1296181165759?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawJP-BtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeUoAC4jxmm7inXAGfQXTJP8FIeJ42srR7nTbUR1myL0Y-jW4b9lD9jLaw_aem_B9rwKGkbtHYGAJYQv9CfOw \n\n \n\nAbout Mercado on Fifth:\n\nMercado on Fifth fosters economic opportunity and cultural preservation by providing a platform for Hispanic entrepreneurs\, artists\, and small business owners in the Quad Cities. Through its weekly open-air markets\, seasonal celebrations\, and year-round business development programs\, Mercado empowers minority entrepreneurs with access to capital\, bilingual business training\, and technical assistance. The organization also strengthens community identity by hosting traditional music\, dance\, and artisan vendors\, ensuring Hispanic heritage remains visible and celebrated. Since its founding\, Mercado has helped launch and support more than 65 businesses while providing paid opportunities for cultural practitioners. Its programs connect generations\, offering hands-on workshops\, performances\, and mentorship that engage youth and reinforce cultural pride.\n\n \n\n \n\nFor more information and updates on the event\, visit Mercado on Fifth's website and follow us on Facebook @MercadoOnFifth. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Explore the Flavors of Mexico at Mercado on Fifth&rsquo\;s Tequila &\; Mezcal Tasting Event
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Quad Cities nonprofit hosts inaugural tasting event in Downtown Moline on May 2\, 2025
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\nMercado on Fifth is hosting a unique celebration of culture and community with its inaugural Tequila &\; Mezcal Tasting on Friday\, May 2\, 2025\, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event will be held at Mercado on Fifth (423 12th St.) in downtown Moline\, with an exclusive VIP hour from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Organizers have curated an evening filled with unique tequila and mezcal tastings\, delicious culinary pairings from Mercado vendors Mi Oaxaca\, Creative Signature Cuisine and Delicias &\; Sabores\; live music from local band Grupo Nuevo Estilo\; and a visual walk through the history of Mercado as it looks toward its 10-year anniversary in 2026. Attendees will embark on a sensory journey all while supporting Mercado&rsquo\;s mission to celebrate Latin culture and provide economic opportunities in the Quad Cities.
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Tequila &\; Mezcal Tasting Experience
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Breakthru Beverage and G&\;M Distributors will educate guests on the production of tequila and mezcal\, from agave cultivation to the distillation process. Guests will learn about the different types of these iconic spirits\, their distinct flavors\, aging processes\, and tasting notes.
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A Creative Touch: Live Art with Featured Artist\, Victor Granados
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Mercado is thrilled to invite local folk artist Victor Granados to demonstrate traditional paper mache piñ\;ata-making at the event. The art piece created during the event will be raffled off at the end of the event. Granados\, who has previously collaborated with Mercado on several projects\, most recently designed the public altar and a special skull float for 2024&rsquo\;s Dí\;a de los Muertos celebration. His work brings family together\, with his wife\, Yessy\, and their children contributing to Mercado&rsquo\;s many artistic endeavors.
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Exciting Raffle Prizes and Mercado Merchandise
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Event attendees will have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes\, including:
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Ticket Options:
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Mercado on Fifth is offering four ticket tiers for this exclusive event:
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RSVP Now!
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Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite: \;https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colores-del-mercado-a-tequila-mezcal-experience-tickets-1296181165759?aff=oddtdtcreator&\;fbclid=IwY2xjawJP-BtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeUoAC4jxmm7inXAGfQXTJP8FIeJ42srR7nTbUR1myL0Y-jW4b9lD9jLaw_aem_B9rwKGkbtHYGAJYQv9CfOw \;
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About Mercado on Fifth:
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Mercado on Fifth fosters economic opportunity and cultural preservation by providing a platform for Hispanic entrepreneurs\, artists\, and small business owners in the Quad Cities. Through its weekly open-air markets\, seasonal celebrations\, and year-round business development programs\, Mercado empowers minority entrepreneurs with access to capital\, bilingual business training\, and technical assistance. The organization also strengthens community identity by hosting traditional music\, dance\, and artisan vendors\, ensuring Hispanic heritage remains visible and celebrated. Since its founding\, Mercado has helped launch and support more than 65 businesses while providing paid opportunities for cultural practitioners. Its programs connect generations\, offering hands-on workshops\, performances\, and mentorship that engage youth and reinforce cultural pride.
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For more information and updates on the event\, visit Mercado on Fifth'\;s website and follow us on Facebook @MercadoOnFifth.
\n LOCATION:Mercado on Fifth\, 423 12th Street\, Moline\, IL Located on 5th Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets in vibrant downtown Moline UID:e.2314.3251 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260511T232017Z URL:https://members.gqchcc.com/events/details/colores-del-mercado-a-tequila-mezcal-experience-3251 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR