One day. One ticket. A whole lot to taste.
Event details
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11 AM–6 PM
Downtown + Historic Old Towne Petersburg
Ticket pricing
$35 in advance | $40 on event day
Rain date: Sunday, October 4
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Spend the day exploring Petersburg through its restaurants, shops and local hospitality. Taste of Old Towne+ connects signature tastings with shopping and live entertainment throughout Downtown and Historic Old Towne.
Start at Wabi Sabi, collect your tasting passport and explore participating locations at your own pace. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar spot or stepping through a new door, there’s more to experience along the way.
Saturday, October 3 | 11 AM–6 PM
A signature tasting at each participating restaurant, your official event wristband, a tasting passport and an event map. Alcohol and additional purchases are separate.
Check in beginning at 10 AM at Wabi Sabi Downtown, 29 Bollingbrook Street. Pick up your wristband, passport and map before tastings begin at 11 AM.
Visit participating stops in any order. Check each business’s tasting hours, explore the shops along the way and leave time to discover something new.

Explore Petersburg’s dining scene through signature tastings at participating restaurants. Your Taste ticket includes a featured tasting at each location during its confirmed participation hours.

Discover local retailers, browse downtown storefronts and enjoy event-day offerings along the way. Shops remain open to everyone—no Taste ticket is required to browse or make a purchase.

Enjoy free live music at Wabi Sabi and spend time downtown between tasting stops. Stay for the afternoon or continue your evening with dinner, drinks and entertainment.

A Taste ticket is required only for the featured restaurant tastings. You’re welcome to shop, dine from regular menus and explore Petersburg with or without a ticket. Individual business hours apply.
Full participant lineup and official event map available Thursday, September 10.
Connect your organization with Petersburg’s restaurants, retailers and visitors through Taste of Old Towne+. We welcome corporate sponsors, tourism partners and media organizations interested in supporting local businesses and downtown discovery.
Explore sponsorships, in-kind support and brand collaborations tailored to your goals, with digital, print and event-day recognition.

Wabi Sabi Petersburg
29 Bollingbrook St. Petersburg, Virginia 23803
There’s Always Something Happening at Wabi Sabi
From live music and comedy to drag brunch, sushi classes and special events, Wabi Sabi brings something different to downtown Petersburg every week.
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