TASTE OF HARBOR TOWNS
MARCH 28, 2026
Celebrating local food, friendly competition, and the people make it.
WHAT IS TASTE OF HARBOR TOWNS?
Taste of Harbor Towns brings together local restaurants, chefs, food trucks, caterers, and culinary businesses for an evening of good food, friendly competition, and community.
Guests make their way through the event, sampling sweet and savory creations along the way. Judges choose their favorites, but they aren't the only ones with a vote—everyone attending gets to help choose the People's Choice winners
Come hungry. You have decisions to make.
HOW THE COMPETITION WORKS
Sweet
Desserts, baked goods, and other creations made for the sweet side of the table.
SAVORY
Appetizers, small bites, entrées, and everything in between.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
The judges choose their favorites—but everyone attending gets a vote, too.
First and second place awards are presented in each category.
A LOOK BACK AT TASTE 2026
Good food, tough decisions, and a few dishes that came out on top.
TNT GRILL
Tiwadd ParkerCajun Shrimp & Grits with Popcorn Butter Sauce
1st Place — Judges' Choice, Savory
1st Place — People's Choice, Savory
INNER BANKS INN
Chef AmandaBerry Cereal Milk Mousse
1st Place — Judges' Choice, Sweet
Crispy Pork Belly with NC Sweet Potato Purée & Apple Fennel Slaw
2nd Place — Judges' Choice, Savory
2nd Place — People's Choice, Savory
BREW 2 RESCUE CAFE
Toni Tienda
Butterfinger Cookie
2nd Place — Judges’ Choice, Sweet
2nd Place — People’s Choice, Sweet
MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS
Taste of Harbor Towns was made possible by the local businesses and community members who helped bring the 2026 event to the table.
SWIMME & SONS
CHARLES PURSER CONSTRUCTION
HEIDI HANRECK
UNTIL THE NEXT TASTE
Taste of Harbor Towns will be back with more local food, friendly competition, and plenty of reasons to come hungry.
Stay tuned for details about the next Taste of Harbor Towns.