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;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Go Taste Berks 2026 - All Month Long! DESCRIPTION:GO TASTE BERKS 2026\n\nSupport Small Businesses - All November Long!\n\nGo Taste Berks (GTB) is Berks County's ultimate foodie adventure! All month long\, digital passport holders can visit participating restaurants\, markets\, breweries\, coffee shops and small businesses to enjoy exclusive special offers from free samples to discounts and gifts.\n\nThis isn't just a taste it's an experience! Whether you're a loyal local or looking to discover new favorites\, Go Taste Berks invites you to explore\, support and celebrate the best of Greater Reading's food and small business scene.\n\nPreview all vendors & deals here \n\nHow it works:\n\n\n Buy your digital Go Taste Berks Passport\n Visit participating businesses throughout November\n \n Pick a GTB Vendor and visit their location\n Scan GTB Vendor's QR Code \n Show the timestamp on your digital passport to redeem your exclusive offer\n Your digital passport will automatically be stamped\n One use per location\, per digital passport\n \n \n Earn prizes while you support local!\n \n Visit as many GTB vendors between Nov. 1-30\, 2026 as possible\n See where you stand on our leaderboard\n The top 3 passports with the most points will win one of three "Go Experience Berks" prizes\, worth $500+!\n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhy Participate?\n\n\n Support small and local businesses\n Discover new favorites in your community\n Make a real impact during the early holiday shopping season\n WIN BIG just for showing up and tasting something new!\n\n\n\n\nDigital passports make great gifts and group activities! Grab one for your friends\, family or coworkers and plan a tasting tour across Berks. For discounts on purchases of 10+ Passports\, contact Anna (alisa@greaterreading.org). \n\n\n\nLet's make November delicious. Go Taste Berks and go local!\n\n Watch video on how to add your digital Go Taste Berks passport as a shortcut on your phone.\n\n\nBecome a Go Taste Berks Vendor\n\nFill out the form and send it to Katie Johnsen (kjohnsen@greaterreading.org) by Friday\, Oct. 16.\n\n \n \nRules & Regulations\n\n\n Must be 18+ to purchase a passport.\n If alcohol is part of an offer\, a valid government-issued ID may be required by the vendor.\n Each passport is valid for one redemption per participating vendor.\n Passport holders must present their digital passport and scan the QR code at checkout or with a server to unlock offers.\n The vendor will verify redemption via timestamped check-in.\n Some vendors may set daily or quantity limits on their offers. Passport holders must comply with these limits.\n Once a passport offer is scanned and recorded\, it is considered redeemed and cannot be reused.\n Passport holders must treat vendors and staff respectfully.\n Vendors have the right to refuse redemptions for misuse or inappropriate behavior.\n Passport holders must follow any posted rules at each business (e.g.\, age restrictions\, allergy advisories\, health guidelines).\n Passport access is tied to the purchaser's account\, email and cell phone number.\n Lost logins\, deleted emails or expired links are the responsibility of the participant. GRCA can provide limited technical assistance but is not responsible for user error or device issues.\n Digital passports are non-refundable once purchased.\n All offers expire at the end of the program (Monday\, Nov. 30) and cannot be extended.\n By purchasing and using a passport\, participants agree that GRCA and participating vendors are not liable for accidents\, injuries or illnesses that may occur during the program.\n Share your photos in the Go Taste Berks digital map and you might see them featured on our social media! By submitting\, you grant GRCA permission to share these images on our social media platforms and event promotions.\n\n \n\nGrand Prize Rules\n\nHow to Qualify\n\n\n All Passport holders are automatically entered into the leaderboard when they scan their passport at participating vendors during the program period (Nov. 1 to Nov. 30\, 2026).\n Each business counts once per passport toward the leaderboard\, regardless of how many times it is visited.\n\nLeaderboard Tracking\n\n\n Participants earn 5 points for every GTB Vendor they visit and scan their QR code\n You can also earn points by participating in Activities listed on your map\, like "Snap a Selfie" and "Rate Your Plate". Details on how to qualify are in your map. Each activity may only be completed once.\n\nPrize Selection Process\n\n\n The top three passport holders with the most verified points will win one of the three "Go Experience Berks" prizes.\n The 1st place winner chooses first\, 2nd place winner chooses second and the 3rd place winner receives the remaining prize.\n\nTiebreaker Rules\n\n\n In the event of a tie\, the winner will be the passport holder who reached their final number of visits first (based on timestamp records).\n If a tie still cannot be resolved\, GRCA reserves the right to use a random drawing among tied participants.\n\nVerification\n\n\n Winners may be required to provide proof of identity to claim their prize.\n Any suspicious or fraudulent scans may result in disqualification at GRCA's discretion.\n\nEligibility & Restrictions\n\n\n Must be 18+ to claim a grand prize.\n Employees of GRCA are not eligible to win.\n Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash value.\n\n\n\n\nGo Experience Berks Grand Prizes - Announced Soon!! \n\n\n . 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\nGO TASTE BERKS 2026
\nSupport Small Businesses - All November Long!\n
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Go Taste Berks (GTB) \;is Berks County&rsquo\;s ultimate foodie adventure! All month long\, digital passport holders can visit participating restaurants\, markets\, breweries\, coffee shops and small businesses to enjoy exclusive special offers &mdash\; from free samples to discounts and gifts.

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This isn'\;t just a taste &mdash\; it'\;s an experience! Whether you'\;re a loyal local or looking to discover new favorites\, Go Taste Berks invites you to explore\, support and celebrate the best of Greater Reading&rsquo\;s food and small business scene.

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Preview all vendors &\; deals here>\;>\;
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How it works:

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\nWhy Participate?

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\nDigital passports \;make great gifts and group activities! Grab one for your friends\, family or coworkers and plan a tasting tour across Berks. For discounts on purchases of 10+ Passports\, contact Anna (alisa@greaterreading.org). \;
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\nLet&rsquo\;s make November delicious. Go Taste Berks &mdash\; and go local!
\n📲\; Watch video on how to add your digital Go Taste Berks passport as a shortcut on your phone.

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Become a Go Taste Berks Vendor
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Fill out the form \;and send it to Katie Johnsen (kjohnsen@greaterreading.org) by Friday\, Oct. 16.
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\nGo Experience Berks Grand Prizes - Announced Soon!! \;\n\n\n
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