Downtown PKB's annual Taste of Parkersburg event offers an exciting mix of food, wine, and music to patrons of this unique and spirited festival. Growing in popularity each year, our event attracts food, wine, and beer lovers throughout the region. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Tickets are on sale now. Click here to purchase!
Event Map - Click Here For the Location of Food and Drink Vendors
Main Tent
At the Main Tent, you will find general information, lost and found, liquid coupons, concessions, and a selfie station.
Food Vendors - click here to view food menus
Tastings Are From 5 to 10 p.m.
Camden Clark Medical Center
Chams Lebanese Cuisine
D'Paulo's Pizzeria
El Mariachi
JP Henry's
Mulberry Lane Country Store
Pappy's Lip Smackin BBQ
Parkersburg Brewing Company
Philippines Best
The Blennerhassett Restaurant & Lounge
The Bodega
The Cocktail Bar
The Little Stirr
The Lost Anchor
Unity Cafe
Wine Down on Market
*Participants will pay food vendors directly. They may take cash or card. ATMs are located nearby. (See list below.)
Drink Vendors - click here to view drink menus
Tastings Are From 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Beer Trucks
Capitol
Mountain State Beverage
Spriggs
Wine Booths
19 Crimes
Barefoot
Cupcake
Franciscan Estate Winery
Freixenet
Joel Gott
Josh
Kim Crawford
Meiomi
Rancho La Gloria
Risata
Robert Mondavi
Santa Margherita
Uptown Cocktails
Wines for Wellness
WV Fruit & Berry
WV Wineries (Chestnut Ridge, Toscano in Appalachia, Winetree Vineyards)
Yellow Tail
* Participants will purchase "liquid" tickets to pay for drinks at wine booths and at beer trucks.
*"Liquid" tickets can be purchased online prior to the event, or at the event from a roving ticket seller or at the concession stand.
Liquid Coupons
Sheets of $1 liquid coupons for wine, beer, water, and soda may be purchased for $20 for a full sheet or $10 for a half sheet. You must be 21 to purchase or participate in tasting alcoholic beverages.
Please Use A Clean Cup For Each New Drink
Participants are required to get a new cup when getting a new drink. Please make cleanup easier for us by properly disposing of your used cups.
Entertainment
4:30 - 7:30 p.m. - The Hopewell
7:30 - 8 p.m. - Break
8 - 11 p.m. - The Troubadours
The Hopewell is the duo of Traci Nichols and Justin Arthur. They deliver a soulful mix of classic songs and original flare.
The Troubadours specialize in Vintage Rock n’ Roll – the classic music borne during that great decade of rock, the 1970s. You’ll also hear tunes from other decades as well…all Vintage. The set list will include songs by The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Peter Frampton, Hall & Oates, Bob Seger, Steve Miller Band, CCR, Jackson Browne, Steely Dan, Tom Petty, and many more. These boys keep the flame alive with their tight, high degree of performance level.
All of The Troubadours are seasoned, skilled musicians. Whether you grew up with these tunes or you want to experience the vibe of that era of music gone by, The Troubadours will not disappoint.
ATM Locations
1) The Blennerhassett Hotel lobby (320 Market Street)
2) WesBanco Bank (415 Market Street)
3) Huntington Bank (429 Market Street)
Taxi Service
Parkersburg Yellow Taxi (304) 422-4000
Ohio Valley Cab Service (740) 374-8294
Lyft (Open the app, set your pick-up location, and request a ride.)
Uber (Open the app, set your pick-up location, and request a ride.)
Thank you to our Title Sponsor!
Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor!
Thanks to our Gold Sponsor!
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors who will be helping us pour drinks at the event - Alzheimer’s Association, Biztec, Community Bank, First Mutual Bank, Parkersburg Jaycees, Parkersburg Rotary, and WV Symphony.
And, thank you to our in-kind sponsors - CAS Cable, City of Parkersburg, Greater Parkersburg CVB, Miller Communications, Ross Foundation, Pepsi, The Blennerhassett Hotel, and Wood County Commissioners.