14th Annual Taste of Tusc – 2026    

14th Annual Taste of Tusc takes place on Thursday, March 19th at the Performing Arts Center Kent State University at Tuscarawas. Enjoy an evening of delicious food and beverages from Tuscarawas County vendors and community connection. Your attendance supports the ongoing development, enhancement and activation of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and connector trails in Tuscarawas County. Taste delicious appetizers, desserts and drinks from Tuscarawas County restaurants, cafes, wineries, breweries and small businesses. Enjoy time with family, friends, and community members while supporting Tusc businesses and the Ohio & Erie Canalway (National Heritage Area). Vote for your favorite sips and bites of the evening in their People’s Choice Awards to celebrate their vendors! Tickets are available now:VIP Tickets: $55.00 ~Early entry at 5:15 pm to sample ahead of the crowd.~Extra drink token (7 tokens total) ~2 complimentary raffle basket tickets ~Keepsake tasting glass ~Tasting at all vendors. Pre-Sale General Admission Ticket: $45.00 ~Entry at 6 pm – 8 pm ~Six drink tasting tokens ~Keepsake tasting glass ~Tastings at all vendors. The Performing Arts Center Kent State University at Tuscarawas is located at 330 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia.