On Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 40th annual Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) festival will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Lewisburg. TOOT is a fundraiser for Carnegie Hall, a cultural institution of the Greenbrier Valley/New River region that brings arts education, performances, and exhibits to all.
TOOT involves the closing of downtown Lewisburg on Washington, Court, and Church Streets and distribution of a map orienting patrons to tasting locations, arts and crafts, entertainment, and exhibits. The festival strives to offer a food tasting adventure, featuring the fare of southeastern West Virginia, including Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Webster, Nicholas, Fayette, Summers, and Monroe Counties.
Restaurants, businesses, and non-profit organizations are invited to be vendors at TOOT 2026. The non-refundable registration fee is $300 ($150 for nonprofits), and vendors keep 100% of their profits. Vendors who sign up before September 1 receive $50 off the vendor registration. Registration deadline is Sept. 26, 2026.
Vendors set their own item prices for the festival. Vendor’s proposed menu is due Sept. 18.
Vendors are promoted on the official TOOT map during the four-hour, food-focused event and retain 100% of the proceeds. Vendors should plan now to be a part of this local tradition.
TOOT Sponsorships are also available. Sponsoring Taste of Our Towns is the ultimate community investment. Whether priorities lie with preserving the arts in West Virginia, building brand recognition, or community involvement, Carnegie Hall offers a sponsorship package that’s right for every business. The festival attracts more than 5,000 visitors to downtown Lewisburg each year. For more information call Carnegie Hall Development Director Kit Lindsey at 304-645-7917 or [email protected].
To become a TOOT Vendor or for more information please visit www.carnegiehallwv.org/taste-of-our-towns. Booth location preferences are fulfilled on a first come, first served basis. Carnegie Hall reserves the right to decline an application or to request alternate food selections.
