Leesburg, VA (July 28, 2025) – TASTE Leesburg, presented by Pella Mid-Atlantic Windows & Doors, will return to downtown Leesburg on Saturday, August 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. 

Food vendors, breweries, wineries, businesses, and entertainment will fill five blocks of the historic downtown. Experience the flavor of Leesburg with over 65 booths showcasing a taste of all that the Town has to offer. 

Local breweries and wineries will also be on-site offering samples of beer, wine, cider, and mead.  Local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors will offer a variety of menu options for purchase or stop into one of the downtown restaurants for a bite to eat.

This year, TASTE will celebrate the historic 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Leesburg in 1825 with a recreation of the original event on the Center Stage at 6 p.m. featuring fife and drum performances, speeches, and toasts. Attendees can meet Lafayette (portrayed by Mark Schneider) and President James Monroe (portrayed by Jay Harrison) and learn about his crucial role in the American Revolution throughout the evening at the Loudoun VA250 tent near the courthouse.

Drink tickets are available online and cost $50 through August 8. Ticket prices will increase to $60 on August 9. All ticket purchases include a souvenir sampling glass and drink tastings.  

Ticket and ID check booths, to verify your ID and have your ticket scanned, will be in the center of Town on the courthouse grounds. A limited number of beverage tickets may be available the day of the event through online purchase only.

Music will begin at 5 p.m. on the Courthouse Stage, located on the courthouse grounds. The Sip & Savor Stage will feature a DJ along with more tasting opportunities. 

Parking will be available downtown at the Town Hall Parking Garage, the Pennington Parking Garage, and the Loudoun County Parking Garage. Street closures will begin at 10:30 a.m. and are expected to re-open at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 10. 

The event is sponsored by Pella Mid-Atlantic Windows & Doors, The American Friends of Lafayette, Kaiser Permanente, M.E. Flow, Sprouts Farmers Market, Power Home Remodeling, Patient First, Prince William Home Improvement, Renewal by Andersen, Atlantic Union Bank, and Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

For more information about the event, visit www.tasteleesburg.com.  

Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781