Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2026
11 AM to 5 PM
After Party: 5 to 8 PM

Join us for a terrific, family-friendly festival!

The 20th annual Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival is set for Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Suffolk, with an After Party from 5 to 8 p.m located at Downtown Festival Park. The event will feature a day of delicious food, entertainment, and activities for children, all within walking distance.

This year’s festival footprint will include Downtown Festival Park at Washington and Saratoga Streets, then extend down Washington Street to Commerce Street, and up Main Street to Market Street.

Among the streets you'll find local restaurants serving up their signature dishes, booths featuring goods and services from area vendors, and live entertainment from regional musicians and talent. Kids and families will find plenty to do in the Fun Zone, offering both indoor and outdoor attractions that families can enjoy. Plus, classic car enthusiasts can visit the car show hosted by Main Street United Methodist Church. Take a further look into all the wonderful offerings by clicking the menu tabs at the top of the page!

Road closures will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, and the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic:

N. Main Street: between Market Street and Finney Avenue, Southbound traffic only
100 Block of N. Main Street: from Market Street to Washington Street.
S. Main Street Bridge: closed to vehicular traffic.
100 Block of Bank Street: from Commerce Street to N. Main Street.
100 Block of E. Washington Street: from Commerce Street to N. Main Street.
100 Block of W. Washington Street: from Saratoga Street to N. Main Street.

All roads are expected to reopen by 7 p.m. Please visit the Map & Parking tab above for more information.

For more information, contact Suffolk Parks & Recreation at [email protected] or (757) 514-7250.