HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-08-03 TASTE Leesburg
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 3, 2018
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Inaugural TASTE Leesburg Event Comes to Downtown
Leesburg on Saturday, August 11
Come experience the flavor of Leesburg’s food, beverages, arts, and
entertainment.
Leesburg, VA (August 3, 2018) – Head to
Leesburg on Saturday, August 11, when
food vendors, breweries, wineries,
businesses, artisans, and entertainment
will fill four blocks of the historic
downtown for an evening of fun. Come
experience the flavor of Leesburg with
over 50 booths showcasing a taste of all
that Leesburg has to offer. Stroll the
streets and sample food from on-street
food vendors or stop into one of the local restaurants for a bite to eat. Enjoy samples of beer
and wine from local breweries and wineries while listening to entertainment on one of three
stages. TASTE Leesburg begins at 5:00 p.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m.
Admission to TASTE Leesburg is free. Food vendors will offer $3, $4, and $5 tasting menus. Try
them all and pay the vendors directly. A wristband is required to purchase t ickets for wine and
beer samples. Wristbands, sampling glasses, and beverage tickets will be available at ticket
tents located throughout the event footprint (ID required).
Plenty of entertainment will be on hand with the Center Stage located on the co rner of Market
and King featuring three different performances beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Town Green Stage
will have live music from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 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 11, 2018. Streets are
expected to reopen at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
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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