Taste of the Highlands
Taste of the Highlands invites festivalgoers to experience the region's vibrant culinary scene through a series of special offerings from participating vendors. Throughout the festival, local restaurants and food purveyors will present curated bites, signature sips and exclusive tastings many created for the occasion.
Discover new favorites, revisit beloved spots, and savor the flavors of the Highlands, one taste at a time.
Bella's Pizza and Subs
Bella's Pizza Trio Sampler
A sample of our pizzas to highlight the house made items which we are known for. Includes three 8" pizzas, first pizza being made with our house made Signature Italian Sausage and Mushroom, a Pesto Pizza including fresh Spinach and Tomato and our house made Pesto sauce, and a Pickle Pizza made with our house made Ranch sauce and Dill Pickles! $25 available all festival
About Bella’s Pizza and Subs
872 E. Main St, Abingdon VA 24210. Our original Western New York recipes are still used today and all our pizza dough, sauces, meatballs, legendary Italian sausage and sub rolls are still made in-house from the finest ingredients we can lay our hands on.
www.facebook.com/bellaspizzaandsubs
Blended Pedaler
Blended Pedaler Highland Bowl
A superfood bowl with dragonfruit and mango bases, topped with granola, peanut butter, banana, fresh strawberries, kiwi, mango, coconut flakes and a drizzle of honey.
About Blended Pedaler Acai & Smoothies
252 W Main St, Abingdon, Acai bowls, smoothies, coffee, and more.
www.blendedpedaler.com
Delta Blues BBQ
Delta Blues Smoked Chicken Philly
Hickory-smoked chicken with grilled peppers, onions, melted mozzarella, and our homemade comeback sauce on a freshly baked hoagie roll. Includes one side. $13.50
About Delta Blues BBQ
The Commons, 238 W. Main, Abingdon, Blues, brews and BBQ.
www.deltablues-bbq.com
Dwayne & Co.
Dwayne’s Fish & Chips
Hand-breaded cod filets served with French fries and house made slaw served with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. $16 available all festival
About Dwayne & Company
266 E. Main St, Abingdon, American comfort food with an emphasis on quality ingredients and straightforward, satisfying flavors.
Dine in and take out (you may order online).
Click Here to Order Online
The Girl and the Raven
The Girl and Raven’s Highlands Specials
New to the menu: Breakfast Bowl, sweet potato hash, caramelized onion and peppers, arugula, zippy sauce, 2 eggs your way $14, Asian Summer salad red,white cabbage with carrots, sliced red and yellow pepper, mango, avocado, peanuts, sesame seed, green onions Tai peanut sauce. $18 Ahi Tuna add on $8 Your Rabbi’s Favorite Reuben Corn beef, sauerkraut, 100 island dressing, swiss cheese and marble rye. $16 available all festival
About The Girl and the Raven
380 E. Main St, Abingdon. At The Girl and The Raven Cafe and Brazen Raven Coffee Roasters, whether we are serving locals a delicious meal in our cafe or shipping coffee to a guest’s home, quality is always our aim.
www.thegirlandtheravencafe.com
JJ’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
JJ’s Double
2 quarter pound patties, double the cheese, bacon and fried egg $15. available all festival
About JJ’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
115 Charwood Dr., Abingdon Not just a restaurant, not just a sports bar. At JJ’s you’ll feel like one of the locals. We use only the freshest ingredients, with an eye on locally grown food, to create comfort food at affordable prices.
www.eatatjjs.com
Krystal’s Café
Krystal’s Latte & Daily Cookie Special
Medium latte and daily special cookie. $8 available all festival
About Krystal’s Café
The Commons, 872 E. Main St, Abingdon, Krystal’s Café is Abingdon’s newest spot for fresh coffee, homemade pastries, and Southern charm. We’re a locally owned café dedicated to great coffee, warm smiles, and creating a cozy place for friends and family to gather.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Krystals-Cafe-61582667886703/
Los Dorados
Los Dorados Highlands Specials
Tacos Alpastor $13.50, Ground Beef Tacos (hard or soft) $9.99, Pollo Jalisco (ASP) $12.50, Large Cheese sip $10.50 (add salsa $2.00), Homemade Guacamole $7.25.
About Los Dorados
414 Cummings St, Abingdon. We started as a food truck, serving authentic Mexican cuisine across Russell County and Tennessee for four memorable years. In 2023, we found a new home in Abingdon, Virginia, where we’ve expanded to share our traditions with even more people. As a family-friendly restaurant, we serve every meal with love from sizzling fajitas to hand-pressed tortillas, each dish is a taste of home. www.losdoradosabingdon.com
The Pakalachian
Pakalachian Sampler
for $18 available all festival
About The Pakalachian
The Commons, 238 West Main St. Abingdon, The Pakalachian strives to creatively blend the culinary elements of both Southwest Virginia and South Asia to produce unique, vibrant dishes that benefit local Appalachia. www.thepakalachian.com
Rain Restaurant & Bar
Rain Signature Yellowfin Tuna
Seared yellowfish tuna with sesame scallion relish, jasmine rice, grilled asparagus, wasabi mayo and brown sugar teriyaki. $35 available all festival
About Rain Restaurant & Bar
283 E. Main St, Abingdon, Casual Fine Dining in Abingdon www.rainabingdonva.com
Salt & Honey
Salt & Honey Signature Taste Trio
Experience three handcrafted Salt & Honey favorites:
- Chocolate Mousse Croissant
Our signature all-butter croissant filled with rich, silky chocolate mousse. - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
A bakery favorite made with brown butter, premium chocolate, and finished with flaky sea salt. - 3-Inch Lemon Blueberry Cake
A perfectly portioned lemon blueberry cake finished with silky buttercream. $16 for trio
Available: July 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 & August 1, 2026.
Available while supplies last or by pre-order to ensure availability.
About Salt & Honey
(inside JJs) 115 Charwood Dr., Abingdon, Specializing in handcrafted French pastries, artisan desserts, and premium baked goods made from scratch. Our Signature Taste Trio showcases three of our most-loved bakery creations for Taste of the Highlands.
Tin Roof Kitchen & Co.
in Roof Foundation Burger
Caramelized onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and Appalachian Aioli, $12 with one side. available all festival
About Tin Roof Kitchen & Co.
The Commons, 238 West Main St. Abingdon, Your neighborhood destination for wood-fired pizzas, mouthwatering smash burgers, and unforgettable gatherings. Made with fresh ingredients and served with local pride. www.tinroofkitchenco.com
Tumbling Creek Cider
Round the Region Flight of Ciders
- made with locally sourced ingredients, $12.50 available all festival
About Tumbling Creek Cider
The Commons, 238 West Main St. Abingdon, At Tumbling Creek Cider Company, we focus on developing cider varieties that are satisfying, with rich apple flavors made from Virginia apples, pressed in-house and fermented on site,
and always…Appalachian to the Core.
www.tumblingcreekcider.com
Wolf Hills Coffee
Wolf Hills Flight of Four Mini Flavored Lattes
$12 available all festival
About Wolf Hills Coffee
112 Court St. Abingdon, Hand crafted paninis, salads, bagels, croissants, and pastries. Espresso drinks, single origin brewed coffees, hand blended teas, and a full bar with cocktails, beer, and wine. www.wolfhillscoffee.com
Our Leading Sponsors
We’re grateful for the partners who help make the festival possible.
Additional Sponsors & Community Partners
This project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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Interested in participating, volunteering, sponsoring, or partnering with the program?
Whether you’re a parent, educator, chef, or community supporter, we’d love to hear from you.