Taste of Virginia Fest
All the flavors of Virginia — soul food, seafood, BBQ, Latin, Asian, Caribbean and more — together for one unforgettable day.
- Date
- Sun, Sept 27
- Time
- 11am – 5pm
- Where
- Mt. Trashmore
Can't wait until September 27th? Check out the full festival calendar here!
DJ Battle Festival
8 DJs, 3 rounds, 1 champion. Hosted and organized by DJ Rell with QSC & EV speakers. $25 admission — prize awarded to the winner.
DJs, we want YOU! Click here to sign up →Free Admission + VIP Tickets
Free to attend — no ticket needed at the gate. VIP tickets are also available on Eventbrite.
Click here to RSVP or buy VIP tickets →50+ Flavors & Massive Vendor Market
Restaurants, food trucks, home chefs and product makers from across Virginia.
Click here for the food and product vendor lineup →Live Music & Culture
A celebration of the people and traditions that feed our state.
Click here for the lineup →One day.
Every flavor of Virginia.
The Taste of Virginia Fest brings together the cooks, communities and cultures that make our Commonwealth delicious. From Tidewater seafood to soul food, from Latin street eats to Asian classics — it all meets on the hill at Mt. Trashmore.
Come hungry. Bring your people. Leave with new favorites.
A festival as diverse as the food.
Real people, real recipes, real Virginia. Here's a taste of what to expect on the hill.
Be part of the celebration.
Whether you cook, serve, sponsor or just love to eat — there's a place for you at Taste of Virginia Fest.
Serve up your flavor
Restaurants, food trucks and home chefs — share your dish with thousands of hungry guests.
Apply to Vend →Help make it happen
Join the crew that keeps the festival running — setup, info booths, vendor support and more.
Sign Up to Volunteer →Take the stage
Bands, dancers, cultural acts and more — apply to perform for the festival crowd.
Apply to Perform →Put your brand on the hill
Partner with us to support local food culture and reach the Hampton Roads community.
Become a Sponsor →Want to increase your brand visibility?
Put your items in our swag bag given to VIP guests! Flyers, samples, coupons and branded goodies go straight into the hands of our VIP ticket holders.
Email vendor@festivalfactoryevents.com →Let's talk partnership.
Tell us a little about your brand and the level you're interested in. We'll follow up within 2 business days.
Meet us on the hill.
Mt. Trashmore Park · Virginia Beach, VA. Bring a blanket, take a walk around the lake, and graze your way through the best of Virginia food.