Downtown PKB's annual Taste of Parkersburg event offers an exciting mix of food, wine, beer, and live music to patrons of this unique and spirited festival. Our event attracts food, wine, and beer lovers throughout the region. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Tickets and reserve tables are now on sale. Click here to purchase!
Thank you to our title sponsor!
Thank you to our Volunteer Sponsor!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors!
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsors
Culligan Water WV, iTech, Parkersburg Art Center, Wood County Society, WVU Medicine Camden Clark, and WVU Parkersburg
Thank you to our In-kind Sponsors!
City of Parkersburg, Greater Parkersburg CVB, The Blennerhassett Hotel, and Wood County Commissioners
Main Tent
At the main tent, you will find general information, lost and found, TOP stemless glassware, concessions, and a selfie station.
Event Map
Click here to see a map of the event layout.
Food Vendors (Tastings Are From 6 to 10 p.m.)
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Camden Clark Medical Center
D'Paulo's Pizzeria
El Mariachi
Hangry's Food Truck & Catering
JP Henry’s
Mulberry Lane Country Store
Pappy's Lip Smackin BBQ
Parkersburg Brewing Company
Philippines Best
The Blennerhassett Restaurant & Lounge
The Little Stirr
The Lost Anchor
Wine Down on Market
*Participants will pay food vendors directly with cash or card. Food vendors will determine their own payment options. ATMs are located nearby. (See list below.)
Wine Options (Tastings Are From 6 to 10:30 p.m.)
This year we are bringing back 1 oz wine samples for $1. We are also identifying the wine booths by a category rather than a brand name. The only exceptions are the WV Wineries booth which includes 4 WV wine vendors and the Country Vintner booth. The wine categories are -
- Crisp Whites
- Fun & Fruity
- Bold & Jammy
- Sweet & Bubbly
- Sweet Reds
- Full Body Reds
- Varieties Of The World
- Americas Finest Varietals
Beer Distributors (Tastings Are From 6 to 10:30 p.m.)
Mountain State Beverage
Sprigg's Distributing Company
The Beverage Market
* Participants will purchase "liquid" tickets to pay for drinks sold at the concession stand, wine booths and beer trucks.
Liquid Tickets
Sheets of $1 "liquid" tickets 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 participate in tasting alcoholic beverages. "Liquid" tickets can be purchased online prior to the event, or at the event from the ticket booths.
Please Use A Clean Cup For Each New Drink
Participants are required to get a new cup when getting a new drink. Please make clean-up easier for us by properly disposing of your used cups.
Entertainment
5:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Bad Decisions
8:15 - 8:30 p.m. - Break
8:30 - 11 p.m. - Division Street
Bad Decisions
Bad Decisions isn't just another cover band; they are curators of a musical time machine, seamlessly blending hits from the 70s, 80s, to the newest chart-toppers. From the anthems of classic rock icons to the iconic guitar riffs of the 80s hair metal era, and onto the contemporary hits dominating today's charts, Bad Decisions pays homage to the rich tapestry of rock history while injecting their unique, edgy flair.
Division Street
Division Street will cover your favorite radio rock hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Enjoy songs from Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, 3 Doors Down, and Green Day, and replay the awesome memories you had listening to these bands. Division Street pumps up the energy even more by remixing pop hits from the last decades (Britany Spears, Backstreet Boys, Smash Mouth, No Doubt), and adds a rock element. To round out the mix tape that is the show you will hear crowd favorites from Journey, Johnny Cash, Bryan Adams, and The Beatles.”
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.)