Taste of Durham Festival
the essentialshow to enjoy the festival

Revive Your Senses: Discover a feast for your taste buds, ears, and eyes with an International twist!


1. Buy your ticket

Your general admission ticket gives you access to all the unique entertainment options.


2. purchase festival coins

Head to Central Station to purchase festival coins. The coins are your currency for the day. Sold in bags of 10 coins.

1 festival coin equals $1 US dollar.


3. food sampling

Use your festival coins to experience all the food sampling from area restaurants and food establishments, beverages, wine and beer tastings, and fun activities that fit your budget for the day.

What to expect, and how to plan for the day:

• Soda and water = 1 coin

• Restaurant Sampling will vary depending on featured items. 1 to 5 coins. Menus will be posted at each restaurant tent.

• Beer Tasting Garden: Each tasting table will range from 1 to 2 coins depending on the number of samples featured.

• Wine Tasting Pavilion: Each tasting table will range from 1 to 2 coins depending on the number of samples featured.

• Beer and wine Concessions: 4-6 coins