Taste of Idaho

TASTE OF IDAHO PRESENTED BY TOYOTA

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

Taste of Idaho Menu

Come hungry! This year’s Taste of Idaho menu was created in collaboration with Oak View Group and Chef Nate Lindskoog, known for local favorites The Tower Grill and Smoky Pickle.

Guests will begin with a grazing table featuring grilled garlic naan bread served with hummus, tomato basil relish, olive tapenade, and garlic dill cucumber relish.

The buffet will feature:

• Grilled Peach Salad with romaine, arugula, radicchio, grilled peaches, red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, and raspberry vinaigrette
• Chef Nate’s Tri-Tip
• Roasted Gold Potatoes with chorizo, peppers, and onions
• Roasted Garlic Dijon Asparagus
• Bacci Rolls

For dessert, enjoy warm Huckleberry Peach Cobbler served with cream.

It’s a menu filled with fresh flavors, local inspiration, and a little something for everyone. Your Taste of Idaho ticket includes dinner, entertainment, and an evening celebrating the best of our community.

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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.