LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — The streets of downtown Lewisburg will come alive with the aromas, flavors, and festive spirit of the annual Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) on Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Carnegie Hall, this beloved community celebration invites locals and visitors alike to savor the culinary talents of Greenbrier Valley’s finest restaurants, organizations, and artisans.
From gourmet bites to comfort food classics, this year’s vendor lineup promises something for every palate:
Featured Food Vendors (menu items may change)
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Aviagen Turkey’s – Turkey Tenderloin Bites & Water
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Greenbrier County Schools – “Lunchroom Legend” Pepperoni Rolls with Marinara
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Davis Stuart Culinary Class – Cake Pops, Pumpkin Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls
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Greenbrier Sporting Club – Shrimp & Grits
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Season’s Place Senior Living – New Orleans-style Fried Oyster Po’ Boy & Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Mountain Steer Meat Company – Beef Jerky & Beef Tallow Products
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The Greenbrier – Pulled Pork BBQ, Bread Pudding, Assorted Sodas & Water
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Greenbrier County Health Alliance – Butternut Squash Soup, Homemade Rolls with Honey or Maple Butter
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Yarid’s Inc. – Beef Shish Kebab
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Lewisburg Nutrition – Protein Balls & Drink Tastings
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Resurrecting Praise Community Choir – Fried Fish, Fried Chicken & Sides
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Burrito Bar (Achillea LLC) – Pork Tacos, White Bean Chicken Chili, Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Briergarten – Smashburgers
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Stardust – Tomato Bisque & Wine
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Wooton, Davis, Hussell, & Johnson LLC – Italian Chips & Dip & Wine
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Smooth Ambler – Whiskey Wagon
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The Livery Tavern – Muffuletta Sandwich, Ribeye Chili & Teas
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Max on Main – Meatballs & Bread
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Varsity Bar & Grille – Maple Cotton Candy with Bacon & Old Fashioned (TBD)
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WV Pickle Guy – Flavored Pickles
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The Resort at Glade Springs – Street Corn and Black Bean Salad
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Greenbrier Valley Children’s Home – Gourmet Popcorn & Pumpkin Spice Molasses Cookies
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Family Refuge Center – Hot Chocolate, Popcorn & Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels
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Del Sol Cantina – Grilled Crostini with Avocado Mash, Garlic Shrimp & Chipotle Aioli
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Greenbrier Valley Pickleball Club – Pickle Pizza
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The Twisted Chef – Street Corn Cups
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CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center – Spiced Apple Pork Carnita Taco & Chipotle Black Bean & Butternut Squash Taco
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Coco’s – Acai Bowl, Brown Butter Maple Oatmeal Cookie, Brownie & Sweet Tea
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All State Insurance – Candy & Bottled Water
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Paragon Fine Art – Gumbo
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Amy’s Market – Mimi Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes & Mini Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
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Old Red Mill Taphouse – Mashed Potatoes with Meatloaf & Pot Roast with Veggies
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Wild Bean – Smash Burgers
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WV Tourism – Booth promoting West Virginia travel
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Greenbrier Valley Theatre – TBA
Health & Safety
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CAMC/GVMC Family Medicine Residency Program – A1C & Lipid Testing
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Lewisburg Fire Department – CPR Training, Fire Truck Show & Tell, First Aid Services
TOOT is a fundraiser for Carnegie Hall, and this year marks the second year of direct vendor payments—no tokens, no tickets. Festivalgoers pay each vendor directly using cash or card, and vendors keep 100% of their profits.
TOOT is more than a food festival—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and connection. Proceeds support Carnegie Hall’s arts and education programming, helping keep the heart of Lewisburg’s cultural life thriving.
2025 TOOT Sponsors include Greenbrier Valley Pediatric Dentistry (Kids’ Zone) and the American Beer Company (Beer & Cider Garden). Sponsorships are still available. Contact Development Director Sally Bray at TOOT@carnegiehallwv.org for more information.
For more information, please visit www.carnegiehallwv.org or call (304) 645-7917.
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.
