They include services in the areas of marketing, advertising, educational support, ribbon cutting ceremonies, referrals, networking, business advocacy, special discounts, and group buying power.

It draws over 20,000 people[3] to eat at over 20 local restaurants that set up tents on the Amherst town common.

There are also bounce houses, face painting for children, and a beer tent for adults.

The Taste of Amherst has had a large effort in the past few years to "green up the event".

There are three stations where patrons bring their trash to be sorted into recycling, compost, and waste.[relevant?]