RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.- – It’s almost time for the 27th Annual Desert Sampler. This year’s Desert Sampler takes place Tuesday, October 15th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The River in Rancho Mirage.

Tickets cost $10 and 100% of the proceeds will benefit local schools.

Those attending will have the opportunity to try samples from a dozen fantastic local restaurants.

The Desert Sampler has raised over $2.5 million since its inception.