Taste of the West is your chance to savor samples from member restaurants and country clubs and check out new products and services from local businesses.

Sponsored by Palms West Chamber of Commerce, the annual food-tasting and business expo features musical entertainment, celebrity chef appearances and pie-eating contests.

The Chocolate Lovers Festival features samples and a chance to vote for your favorite chocolate dessert for the People’s Choice award. New this year is the Kids Cooking Corner, presented by Whole Foods Market .

When: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday

Where: South Florida Fairgrounds Expo West; enter at Gate 3 or 12

Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the gate

Contact: Catherine Engel at (561) 790-6200 or www.palmswest.com