Taste of Idaho

TASTE OF IDAHO PRESENTED BY TOYOTA

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Nampa's Taste of Idaho is the premier kick-off event for our Fall programming, celebrating the harvest with live music, networking, and fantastic food prepared by local favorites. This tradition stems back to the early 1900s with Nampa's Harvest Festival, a street fair organized by a group of ladies. It featured local farmers selling their produce, poultry, and more in downtown Nampa, along with music, games, and activities for families. In 1913, a bronco-bucking contest was added.

In 2015, the Nampa Chamber of Commerce established a committee to revive this tradition, renaming it "Taste of Idaho" while continuing to celebrate the local harvest. The festival's menu is carefully planned, using locally sourced ingredients from partnering organizations from the Treasure Valley and Idaho. A beer and wine garden was added to highlight offerings from local wineries and craft breweries.

For 2025, we've selected a new menu, a new location, and the addition of a few surprises to keep our guests entertained throughout the evening.

Taste of Idaho Menu

Savor the flavors of Idaho with a menu designed to showcase fresh, local ingredients and unforgettable pairings. From the first bite to the last, this year’s culinary experience is one you won’t want to miss.

Grazing Table

A warm and inviting start to the evening:

Grilled garlic naan bread served with creamy hummus
Bright tomato basil relish
Savory olive tapenade
Crisp garlic-dill cucumber relish

Buffet

A feast highlighting Idaho’s seasonal best:

Grilled Peach Salad – romaine, arugula, and radicchio tossed with grilled peaches, red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, and maple balsamic vinaigrette
Carved Coffee-Crusted Grilled Tri Tip finished with garlic-parsley oil
Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes – rich, comforting, and smoky
Grilled Lemon Asparagus – crisp, citrus-kissed perfection
Bacci Rolls – soft and golden, perfect for soaking up every flavor

Dessert

The sweetest ending to the evening:

Marbled Huckleberry Cake topped with huckleberry ice cream and toasted granola

Thank You

Thank you to the following organizations for your in-kind donations. On behalf of the community, we thank you for your support of Taste of Idaho and the Nampa Chamber of Commerce.