LEWISBURG, WV – As previously announced, the 2026 festival marks Carnegie Hall’s final year hosting TOOT. After thoughtful evaluation, the organization determined that the event is no longer financially sustainable. Carnegie Hall remains open to collaborating with any group interested in carrying the festival forward in future years.
“TOOT has been a joyful part of Carnegie Hall’s story for forty years, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has poured their time, talent, and heart into it,” said Cathy Rennard, President & CEO of Carnegie Hall, Inc. “We hope the community will join us in celebrating this final year with gratitude for all it has meant.”
Carnegie Hall invites residents, visitors, volunteers, and longtime TOOT fans to gather downtown and help make the 40th Taste of Our Towns a memorable tribute to the festival’s remarkable legacy.
2026 TOOT Sponsors include Greenbrier Valley Pediatric Dentistry (Kids’ Zone) and the American Beer Company (Beer & Cider Garden). Sponsorships are still available. Contact Development Director Kit Lindsey 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.
