ABOUT TASTE OF WAYNE COUNTY
The Village of Newark, the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce, Wayne County, and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are excited to announce Taste of Wayne County 2023. Mark your calendars for the 6th Taste of Wayne County to be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM along Van Buren Street and in T. Spencer Knight Canal Park in Newark. Food-related businesses from around Wayne County will be offering samples of signature dishes, food products or beverages. Corey Comer will again provide live entertainment during the event.
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Online vendor registration is now open. Please click the tickets link above to register.
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Presale tickets will be available online only. This year two ticket packages will be offered:
$10 for 15 sampling tickets - includes one event glass and one event spork.
Couples Pass - $15 for 20 sampling tickets - includes two event glasses and two event sporks.
Sampling tickets will also be available at the gate for $1 each, with a minimum initial purchase of 10 tickets. Glasses and sporks will be provided at the gate while supplies last.
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MEET OUR 2023 VENDORS
Embers Rising Farm
Embers Rising Farm (formerly Syrup A'LaRue) is joining TOWC again this year. Embers Rising Farm makes delicious treats from sap harvested both Wayne and Ontario! Come see what they have to offer.
Erie Shore Landing
Located along VanBuren Street facing the canal in Newark, Erie Shore Landing opened in 2019 and features a from-scratch cafe' and an ice cream shop.
Main Street Restaurant
Main Street Restaurant, on the corner of Main and Union in Newark opened in 2020 and after winning Best of TOWC last year are excited to return in 2023.
The Saltbox Smokehouse
The Saltbox Smokehouse, located in Sodus, makes its first TOWC in 2023. The Saltbox offers an array of cured and smoked meats including 15 varieties of bacon!
Pop's House of Country
Collectibles
Pop's House of Country Collectibles, located in Sodus Point, joins TOWC for the again this year, offering samples of Ruth's delicious pies and casseroles.
Country Patch Canning
A Marion couple has perfected recipes for salsa and other condiments and established Country Patch Canning to market them.
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DisBatch Brewing Co.
A brewery and taproom located in Macedon is joining TOWC for the first time in 2023. Great beer and good conversation!
The Lemon Drop
Fair-style lemonade is so refreshing! Come try out this local start-up's fresh squeezed goodness at TOWC 2023!
Pop's House
Wegmans Food Markets
Wegmans will join Taste of Wayne County this year with its great team of chefs preparing fresh dishes available at the Newark store.
Mama's Boyz
Grab & Go Cafe
Alton based Mama's Boyz Grab & Go Cafe will join TOWC 2023 for the first time, offering samples of their Bubble Lemonade!
Silver Waters Wine
Silver Waters Winery, located in Sodus, uses local fruit to create wine... from here, for here.
Sweet Indulgence Pastries
Located in Wolcott, NY, Sweet Indulgence Pastries will be joining Taste of Wayne County again this season with samples of their delectable sweet treats!
Westside Fuel, Inc.
Westside Fuel is not just a gas station! It has a full kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner! They will be joining TOWC for the first time this year
Riblicious BBQ
For the first time in a couple of years, Riblicious BBQ will bring their amazing BBQ ribs to TOWC! If you haven't caught up with them at a local festival or food truck faire, come see what they have to offer!
Sugar and Slice Pizzeria
Sugar and Slice opened in Newark shortly after TOWC 2022, making 2023 their second appearance at the event! From sweet treats to pizza, they have something for everyone!
Riley's Bar & Grill
Located on the east side of the Bay Bridge at the end of Sodus Bay, Riley's will join TOWC again this year! Last year they were a fan favorite - come see what they create this year!
Doyle Farms Creamery
Doyle Farms, located on Ridge Road west of Wolcott, offers homemade ice cream (including vegan varieties), from-scratch baked goods and a fresh-from-the farm cafe' menu. They join TOWC for the first time in 2023!
First Glass Wine Bar
First Glass Wine Bar at Doug Kent's Rose Bowl Lanes in Newark will be joining TOWC again this year, despite being closed in July and August for renovations.
Dandy Sandy Sweets
Chocolate-covered frozen cheesecake on a stick! Dandy Sandy's frozen treats are a favorite at TOWC every year - this year will be no exception!
Big Tim's Popcorn
Locally grown red popcorn that pops into big, fluffy white kernels is the specialty of Big Tim's, as well as popcorn seasonings. Big Tim's joins TOWC for the first time in 2023.
Fowler Farms
Fowler Farms, joining TOWC for the first time, is a sixth generation commercial apple operation with headquarters in Wolcott. The Fowler family farms over 2000 acres through out northern Wayne County. Fowler Farms manages all stages of the growing process starting with rootstock all the way through packaging apples for consumers.
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