LEWISBURG FLAVOR
A food & wine Festival
February 26 - March 8, 2026
Get ready for Lewisburg Flavor, a premier 11-day celebration of the best small-town food scene in America! From February 26 to March 8, 2026, downtown Lewisburg transforms into a foodie’s paradise. This inaugural event brings together the city’s top restaurants and chefs for a week-plus of exclusive menus, hands-on workshops, immersive wine and spirit tastings, and prix-fixe menus designed to showcase our award-winning, nationally recognized culinary scene.
KEY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Restaurant Week Menus: Enjoy prix-fixe lunch and dinner specials at Lewisburg's favorite eateries.
• Interactive Workshops: Enjoy open and free workshops such as kids’ cookie baking classes, mushroom foraging, food photography, and more.
• Wine & Spirit Tastings: Discover perfect pairings with curated flights of regional wines and craft spirits.
FESTIVAL SPECIALS
Amy’s Market - Omelet Special. 3 egg omelet with veggies & cheese, side of bacon or sausagem toast of your choice with butter & jelly, coffee, tea or orange juice
Old Red Mill Taphouse Grille - Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings with choice of side and bread
The Asylum - Philly steak & cheese sidewinder, Loaded pulled pork stuffed baked potato
Corn + Flour - Shroomrito - Mushroom & cream cheese spread, spinach, bacon, and eggs wrapped in a flour tortilla
General Lewis Inn - Bacon Dates w/Sourdough and Chèvre, Rainbow Farm Free Bird Fried Chicken w/Pickles and Hotsauce, Stick Toffee Pudding, One Cocktail of your Choice
Hill & Holler - Bruschetta & Burrata - tomato and garlic confit, shaved prosciutto ham, burrata cheese. Arancini with Sundried Pepper Pesto - Crispy risotto, sundried pepper pesto, local arugula, pecorino romano. Pizza Special - Grape & Gorgonzola - Red wine roasted grapes, gorgonzola cheese, local arugula, balsamic nectar, extra virgin olive oil
The Hub - Two biscuits with sausage gravy and a side of fruit. Add a fried or scrambled egg for a slight upcharge
Stardust Cafe - Starter - Lobster & Artichoke dip. Main - Forever Curried Chicken. Dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding
The Wild Bean - Tom Yum Soup with tofu or chicken, Panang Curry with tofu or chicken, Spicy cucumber salad
The Humble Tomato - Starter - Panzella salad OR cream of mushroom soup. Entree - Salmon and Parmesan Risotto, Bolognese or Chicken Picatta. Dessert - Lemon Bar or Chocolate Cake. Optional wine pairing.
Briergarten - Stuffed Pepperoni Roll, Guinness Brownie, Beer/Wine/Beverage
EVENTS
Thursday, February 26
6pm
Italian Wine Tasting at The Humble Tomato
Join us at the Humble Tomato for an Italian wine tasting to kickoff the first annual Lewisburg Flavor event! We will offer a tasting of Prosecco, 2 whites and 2 reds on a tour of Italy!
$25 per person. Call The Humble Tomato to reserve your spot! 681-318-3788
FRIDAY, February 27
5-8pm
Wine & Cheese Tasting at Bella The Corner Gourmet
Bella the Corner Gourmet is proud to announce they are partnering with The Flavor of Lewisburg Food and Wine Festival with a wine and cheese tasting on Friday, February 27, from 5pm to 8pm.
Two wines will be presented: A Foris Pinot Noir from Oregon and a Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Paired with these wines will be two soft cheeses: A Camembert from Denmark and a Petit Camembert from France. Come joy the fun and get pampered with wine and cheese at Bella!
Saturday, February 28
10am
Food Photography Workshop at Visitors Center
Master the art of visual storytelling by learning to manipulate natural light, composition, and styling so your photos make everyone hungry. This workshop covers essential camera settings and post-processing techniques to help you transform simple meals into professional-grade food portraits. Facilitated by Josh Baldwin. @ CVB
11am
Mushroom Foraging Workshop at the Visitors Center
Explore the rich fungal diversity of the Appalachian ecosystem by learning to safely identify, harvest, and prepare a variety of choice wild mushrooms. This immersive workshop guides you through the region's dense forests to master essential skills like habitat recognition, using spore prints for verification, and distinguishing edible species from toxic look-alikes.
Facilitated by Chef Jared Miller @ CVB
1pm
No Bake Cookies for KIDS! Workshop at Visitors Center
Get ready for a mess-free kitchen adventure where kids learn to whip up delicious, chewy treats without ever touching a stove or oven. This energetic workshop focuses on hand-mixing skills, measuring basics, and teaching kids that making no-bake cookies is as fun to build as they are to eat. Facilitated by Barbara Lee Ford and November Simons of Corn & Flour Bakery @ CVB
5pm
Introduction to Creating the perfect Cocktail At The General Lewis Inn
Master the fundamentals of balance by learning the golden ratio of spirits, sweets, and sours to create consistently delicious drinks every time. This session covers essential techniques, such as shaking versus stirring, proper muddling, and professional garnishing to elevate your home hosting game. Facilitated by Jay Burns @ Thistle Lounge at General Lewis Inn
TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocktail-master-class-tickets-1983715560642
Saturday, march 7
12-4pm
Winter Thaw Out Party At The Briergarten
Join us Saturday, March 7 from 12–4 PM for our annual Winter Thaw Out Party, in conjunction with Lewisburg Flavor, a Food & Wine Event. Enjoy an afternoon packed with fresh Salty Bottom Blue oysters, warm chili, sweet cornbread, and all your favorite beverages. Our friends from Salty Bottom Blue Oysters from Gwynn’s Island in the Chesapeake Bay — bringing their own low-salinity, sweet oysters raised in the calm, shallow, brackish waters of the Bay’s creeks and river mouths.
No ticket required to attend. Just come hungry!
All-You-Can-Eat Oysters
Available by pre-order at a DISCOUNT, so be sure to reserve yours ahead of time.
Oysters by the dozen
Oysters by the half-dozen
Chili
Cornbread
Pre-order your All-You-Can-Eat and Dozen/Half-Dozen oysters here:
https://www.briergarten.com/thaw-out-party
Grab your friends, bring the family, and make a day of it. Fresh oysters, cold drinks, and good vibes are waiting.