2026 Taste of the Town

The Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce will host its crown-jewel event, Taste of the Town, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the historic Chevy Chase Country Club Grand Ballroom. Now celebrating more than 20 years, the event brings residents and visitors face-to-face with the owners, managers, and culinary teams behind the area’s restaurants, taverns, wineries, and popular gathering spots—many from Wheeling’s famed Restaurant Row.

“Taste of the Town is the one night each year when you can revisit your go-to spots and also discover something completely new—all under one roof,” said Michael J. Putz, Executive Director of the Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a community celebration of flavor, hospitality, and the local businesses that make our area special.”

This year’s showcase will feature approximately two dozen vendors offering bite-size tastings from their menus (and their bars). Guests can sample a wide variety of savory bites, sweets, and sips in a festive, come-and-go atmosphere.