Date/Time
May 18, 2024
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Downtown PKB’s annual Taste of Parkersburg event
offers an exciting mix of food, wine, beer, and live music.
This unique and spirited festival attracts food, wine and beer lovers throughout the region. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Tickets and reserve tables are not on
sale at this time. A link to purchase will be added at a later date.
sale at this time. A link to purchase will be added at a later date.
Main Tent
At the main tent, you will find general information, lost and found, liquid coupons, concessions and a selfie station.
At the main tent, you will find general information, lost and found, liquid coupons, concessions and a selfie station.
Food Vendors (Tastings Are From 6 to 10 p.m.)
- Camden Clark Medical Center
- D’Paulo’s Pizzeria
- Hangry’s Food Truck & Catering
- El Mariachi
- Mulberry Lane Country Store
- Pappy’s Lip Smackin BBQ
- Parkersburg Brewing Company
- Philippines Best
- The Blennerhassett Restaurant & Lounge
- The Cocktail Bar
- 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 is bringing back $1 wine samples.
A listing will be added at a later time.
This year is bringing back $1 wine samples.
A listing will be added at a later time.
Beer Distributors (Tastings Are From 6 to 10:30 p.m.)
- Capitol Beer
- Mountain State Beverage
- Sprigg’s Distributing Company
* Participants will purchase “liquid” tickets to pay for drinks at the concession stand, wine booths and at 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 concession stand or at ticket booths.
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 concession stand or at 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
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.
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.”
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.”
