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Taste of Wayne County
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ABOUT TASTE OF WAYNE COUNTY
The Village of Newark, the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are excited to announce Taste of Wayne County 2025. Mark your calendars for the 8th Taste of Wayne County to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 4:30 to 8:00 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. Cooper Scotti will perform live during the event.
Online vendor registration is still open! Click here to register.
Presale tickets are currently available online and will be available one week ahead of the event at the Newark Welcome Center from 8am-Noon on the corner of Van Buren Street and East Avenue.
Event tickets include 15 sample tickets, an event glass and an event utensil:
Presale: $15
At event: $20
Individual sample tickets will be available at the event for $2.00 each ($1.00 if you purchased a full event ticket and need a few extras), but will not come with an event glass.
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MEET OUR 2025 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.
Sweet Indulgence Pastries
Located in Wolcott, NY, Sweet Indulgence Pastries will be joining Taste of Wayne County again this year with samples of their delectable sweet treats!
The Saltbox Smokehouse
The Saltbox Smokehouse, located in Sodus, is returning for a third time! The Saltbox offers an array of cured and smoked meats including 15 varieties of bacon!
Sugar and Slice Pizzeria
Sugar and Slice opened in Newark shortly after TOWC 2022, making 2025 their fourth appearance at the event! From sweet treats to pizza, they have something for everyone!
The Lemon Drop
Fair-style lemonade is so refreshing! Come try out this local company's fresh squeezed goodness at TOWC 2025!
Youngman Orchards
Farm Market
Youngman Orchards Farm Market, located in Sodus Point, strives to bring customers a family-oriented place to shop for locally sourced and grown produce & products.
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.
Pop's House
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.
Mama's Boyz Coffee
Located inside of Pop's House in Sodus Point, Mama's Boyz will join TOWC with their tasty drinks!
Silver Waters Winery
Silver Waters Winery, located in Sodus, uses local fruit to create wine... from here, for here.
Oats & O's Donuts
New to Newark in 2024, Oats & O's offers quick breakfast, brunch and lunch options including donuts, burritos, oatmeal w/fresh toppings, overnight oats and coffee.
Registration are still being accepted for the 2025 event.
First Glass Wine Bar
First Glass Wine Bar at Doug Kent's Rose Bowl Lanes in Newark will be joining TOWC again this year to showcase their fun & delicious fare!
One Day at a Time Cookery - Steady Work
In 2024, STEADY Work launched a new Meals To Go Program in Lyons at the Lyons Community Center Lions Den Cafe. Meals are made by STEADY Work youth in the Meals to Go Program with the help of an experienced crew leader.
The More The Marion
New to TOWC in 2025, The More the Marion offers a variety of goodies from local honey and to fresh baked sourdough goods!
Penguin Pastures
Penguin Pastures, located in Sodus, is a small family farm providing our community with fresh fruits, veggies, jams/jellies, baked goods, farm fresh turkey, chicken and duck eggs as well as meat.
Scrumptchies Village Bakery and Cafe, located on Main Street in Sodus will join TOWC for the first time in 2025!
Jam Sessions, based in Lyons, makes an assortment of jarred goodies, pies and baked goods. They are joining TOWC for the first time in 2025!
Catch L.E.O.S Snacks and Salads in person at local farmers markets and pick up a fresh and delicious side for your next meal! L.E.O.S. is back for a second TOWC in 2025!
Located on Main Street in Palmyra, The Hog and Hen offers an elevated dining experience with variety of chef curated, from scratch, dishes. This will be the Hog & Hen's first TOWC!
Vendors from Previous Years
Fowler Farms
Fowler Farms is a sixth generation commercial apple operation with headquarters in Wolcott. The Fowler family farms over 2000 acres through out northern Wayne County.
Main Street Restaurant
Main Street Restaurant, on the corner of Main and Union in Newark opened in 2020 and won Best of TOWC in 2022.
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.
Riley's Bar & Grill
Located on the east side of the Bay Bridge at the end of Sodus Bay, Riley's offers a great selection of for lunch and dinner!
