Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance presents…

Taste of

Downtown Month

March 2026

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March is Taste of Downtown Month in Downtown Harrisonburg!

Each year, we celebrate Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia’s first Culinary District, with a month of culinary events, an official dining guide, giveaways, and exclusive social media content! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and updates, including profiles on your favorite chefs, and daily celebrations of all things food and drink downtown.

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Featured Events

Don’t miss these ticketed events featuring tasty bites and memory-making moments.

Downtown Happy Hour

Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6-9pm
The Loft at Liberty St

Celebrate Taste of Downtown Month with your fellow foodies! Attendees will get to sample unique creations from multiple downtown culinary businesses, mingle with fellow foodies, and connect with downtown chefs and business owners. Enjoy a roaming, grazing, interactive, happy-hour event showcasing the scrumptious talents of downtown's culinary district, featuring festival-inspired entertainment, too.

$60 General Admission Ticket Includes:

  • Access to a wide selection of delectable food bites - come hungry!

  • Unlimited samplings of mocktails, cocktails, beer, cider, wine, coffee, and more - no drink tickets needed

  • Opportunity to enjoy a festival-inspired entertainment from local entrepreneurs

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Make-Your-Own Charcuterie Board: Woodworking & Culinary Workshop

Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm
Feel the Rain Brothers Brew Co.

Create your own charcuterie board using locally-sourced, urban wood at this interactive (and tasty) workshop.

Each Workshop Ticket Includes:

  • Voucher for 1 Feel the Rain Brothers Brew Co. beverage (good for one beer, hard seltzer, canned cocktail, or non alcoholic drink)

  • Supplies to create a wooden charcuterie board (including slab of locally-sourced, urban wood)

  • Charcuterie and cheese spread

  • Bottle of mineral oil to take home for board maintenance

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Promotions, Special Menus & More

Get a taste of what’s cooking in Virginia’s First Culinary District for this month-long celebration.

Blog & Social Media Content

Follow us as we tell stories and share news from downtown’s culinary superstars.

HDR Blog

@DowntownHarrisonburg on Instagram

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Love Local continues this weekend! Head downtown for these events and more and support our community of downtown businesses! Are there any events we missed? Please comment the details below! You can always add events happening downtown to our calen

Is this webpage making you hungry?

Check out our 2025 Taste of Downtown Dining Guide or our Directory for inspiration for your next meal downtown.

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  • Logo of HARRISONBURG DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE featuring a stylized clock tower and the letters HDR.
  • iHeartMedia logo with a red heart and sound wave symbols and the text 'iHeart Media' in black and gray.
  • Business card for Eugene Stoltzfus with a QR code, contact information, and the tagline 'Build the future. Don't forget the past.'
  • S/SCO logo with a green leaf integrated into the letter S and the tagline "At the heart of food and service" underneath.
  • Colorful logo for Hang 10 Car & Dog Wash, featuring a purple hand making a shaka sign with the words 'Hang 10' in purple and blue and 'Car & Dog Wash' in turquoise and black.
  • Harrisonburg Media Group logo with mountain and green line design