Roanoke Farmers Market

2011 Taste of Roanoke

18th Annual Taste of Roanoke

The Taste of Roanoke on Saturday August 20 celebrates its 18th year as a popular night-on-the-town in Roanoke. Sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of Roanoke features local restaurants, non-profit organizations and civic groups serving specialty food items outside on downtown Main Street. The event has the feel of a neighborhood block party with families and attendees of all ages enjoying their food and renewed friendships. With grills going, food cooking and live music filling the air, Main Street is alive with action and fun for dinner.

Items served for the evening include: Breaded tenderloin sandwiches from Nick’s Junction; Grilled tenderloin sandwiches and barbecued ribs from the Roanoke Village Inn, gumbo, Wagyu (Kobe) beef burgers and brats from Joseph Decuis and gelato and ice cream from Moose and Mollies. There will also be fruit smoothies, sloppy Joes, root beer floats, apple dumplings, apple crisps and loads of baked goods and goodies. The prices range from $1.00 to $7.00 and there is no admission charge.

The entertainment this year is the big band style Conglomernotes, a 17 piece musical group headed up by Don Pearson. With their swing music and the upbeat big band sound, this musical group is full of fun and dancing in the street is encouraged.

The Taste of Roanoke runs from 5-8pm on Saturday, August 20 and proceeds from the event go to the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund.