HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2019-07-25 TASTE Leesburg
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
July 25, 2019
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
TASTE Leesburg Returns to Downtown Leesburg on Saturday,
August 10
Experience the flavor of Leesburg’s food, beverages, arts, and entertainment.
Leesburg, VA (July 25, 2019) – The second annual TASTE Leesburg is scheduled to take place on
Saturday, August 10 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Food vendors, breweries, wineries, businesses, artisans, and entertainment will fill four blocks
of the historic downtown for an evening of fun.
Experience the flavor of Leesburg with over 50 booths showcasing a taste of all that Town has
to offer. Local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors will offer $5, $6, and $7 tasting menus,
which can be paid directly to the vendor. Or, stop into one of the local restaurants for a bite to
eat.
More than a dozen local breweries and wineries will also be on-site offering samples of beer,
wine, and cider. An Early Bird Drink Ticket is available online and costs $35, now through
August 8. Pricing includes a wristband, sampling glass, and unlimited tastings, per person.
Check-in and ticket tents will be located on West Market Street in the parking lot across from
Lassiter Way, where you will need to show your ID and Early Bird Drink Ticket. A limited number
of beverage tickets will also be available the day of the event. Pricing is $45 per person (ID
required).
Beginning at 5 p.m. the King Street Kats will perform at the Center Stage, located on the corner
of Market and King streets. Live music will also take place at the Town Green Stage (25 W.
Market Street) beginning with Lost Locals at 5 p.m. A Demonstration Stage, at the corner of
North King and Cornwall, will feature demonstrations, live performances, and karaoke.
Parking will be available downtown at the Town Hall Parking Garage, the Liberty Street Parking
Lot, the Church Street Parking Lot, and the Loudoun County Parking Garage, or at Ida Lee Park’s
festival parking field. Free shuttle service will be provided from Ida Lee Park to the downtown
event.
Downtown street closures will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Streets are
expected to reopen at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2019.
TASTE is the place to be this August! For more information about the event, visit
www.tasteleesburg.com or call Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.
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