Taste of Our Towns Festival (TOOT)

Saturday, October 11, 2026

Hours: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Since 1984, the second Saturday in October has been reserved for the Taste of Our Towns Festival or TOOT. Held on the streets of downtown Lewisburg, local restaurants, shops and civic groups share their favorite delicacies from shrimp and grits to brisket sliders, pumpkin fudge and fried apple pies. The flavors of the season are more than just tempting, each is a little bite of paradise.

No need to worry about tokens or tickets of any kind, just be ready with small bills! "Tastings," come in all different sizes with some the portion of a small meal. Prices will generally range from about $4 to $7 with 50+ food vendors participating, so come hungry and be ready to enjoy some delicious food for a great cause.

Enjoying the dine-around isn't the only thing to do. Art exhibits and live, roving musical street entertainers are mixed and mingling throughout downtown. 

Everyone is also invited to explore the expanded TOOT Kid's Zone where featured activities include:

• Mounted Blessing Pony Rides
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Live Marionette Theatre
• Temporary Tattoo Tent
• Try an Instrument Tent
• Craft Tent

Look for the community art project in the Center Green Space. And adults can also enjoy a "sip" at the Beer & Cider Garden.

Make a weekend of it and click here for help planning your trip!

With your attendance, know that you are supporting the arts in Greenbrier Valley. TOOT is a vital fundraiser for Carnegie Hall.