RESTAURANT REGISTRATION
Area restaurants are invited to participate in Taste of New Albany, Sunday, July 26, 2026. Taste of New Albany brings together area restaurants to showcase their signature menu items and compete for the annual Best of the Taste awards.
New Albany Chamber of Commerce provides:
- Tented area & two 6’ banquet tables
- Custom signage (decorating with your branding is encouraged)
- 120V electricity connection if requested in advance; bring your own extension cords
- Ice, water, dishwashing, and handwashing stations
- Inclusion in event marketing
- 1,000 appetizer-sized servings (1–2 oz. portions)
- Ability to pass the Franklin County Public Health Inspection i.e. food preparation, cooking temperatures, food protection, storage, handling, and transportation
- Staff and equipment for preparing, holding, and serving food including all cooking utensils, containers, and extension cords (if you requested electricity)
- Small serving plates, napkins & utensils
- 2:30pm: Restaurant set-up begins
- 4:00pm: Health Department inspections begin
- 5:00pm: Event begins
- 8:00pm: Restaurants allowed to close and leave
- 10:00pm: Event ends
Date and Time
Sunday Jul 26, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Location
Fees/Admission
Restaurant Registration Fee Schedule:
$ 0 if registered by 5/1/26
$50 if registered 5/2 - 6/1/26
$77 if registered 6/2- 7/15/26
This fee is to pay for the Franklin County Public Health Temporary Food License application, which has increased to $77 this year. The Chamber submits this application and fee on your behalf as part of registration.
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Contact Information
Emily Manter, 614-855-4400
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