The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7, rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The 600-700-800 blocks of Monmouth Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event. The event is designed to showcase some of Newport’s finest “tastes” around the city.
Participating Newport restaurants and food businesses include:
• BB Riverboats
• Beef O’Brady’s
• Bello’s Bike Pops
• Bernhard’s Bakeries
• Bourbon and Broad
• Carabello Coffee
• Dixie Chili
• Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant
• Gourmet Chili
• Green Derby Kentucky Bistro
• Jersey Mike’s Subs
• JerZees Pub and Grub
• LaMexicana Restaurant and Grocery
• Lana’s Diner
• Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill
• Newberry Bros. Coffee and Bistro
• Newport Pizza Company
• Packhouse
• Peluso Market
• Pepper Pod Restaurant
• Sis’s On Monmouth
• Webb’s BBQ
• Trailhead Coffee
• Wiedemann’s Fine Beer
All food items will be priced $5 and under. A selection of domestic and craft beers will also be available for purchase.
The entertainment schedule has been expanded to include two live music stages from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The genre of music will include: alt rock, classic rock, western, country, bluegrass, acoustic, jazz, Gypsy, Latin, originals and more!
Live Music – 700 Block Monmouth Street:
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Strik-9
1 – 2:30 p.m. Mark Stidham Band
3 – 4:30 p.m. Sander Cat and the Mange
5 – 7 p.m. Revolver
Live Music – 800 Block Monmouth Street:
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Annette Shepherd & Brian Lovely
1 – 2:30 p.m. Brother Smith
3 – 4:30 p.m. Mack West Band
5 – 7 p.m. The Phoenix Band
For additional information, please contact Bev Holiday at bholiday@newportky.gov or call (859) 655-6341.