Taste Of New Canaan Stroll Returns This Month To Support Local Food Pantry

NEW CANAAN, CT — The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce's sixth annual Taste of New Canaan Stroll is set to return in town later this month.

According to a news release provided by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events, the organizer of the stroll, the event will be held Aug. 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., inviting New Canaan residents and visitors to "sip, snack and support a great cause."

The much-loved summer tradition raises vital funds for the New Canaan Food Pantry while celebrating the best of downtown's dining and retail scene, according to the release.

The event features three curated, self-guided walking tours, offering something for everyone:

• The Taste Tour (13 stops) – Sample signature bites from some of New Canaan's favorite eateries, including Blackbird, Gates, Mama Hu’s Sushi Bake, Sole and more.

• Family Fiesta (10 stops) – Perfect for families and little legs, this tour blends savory and sweet with stops at Crafty Kids, Cinema Lab Playhouse, Press Burger and others.

• The Pour Tour (12 stops) – A 21+ experience featuring summery boozy samples at select restaurants and shops such as Elm, Spiga, Adirondack Store & Gallery and Carpet Trends Inc. Valid ID required.

In 2024, the event raised over $6,000 for the New Canaan Food Pantry with over 250 "strollers" participating, according to the release.

Thanks to sponsor Walter Stewart's Market, all donations go further because they provide needed pantry staples at cost, amplifying the community’s impact, according to the release.

Wristband and map pick-up begins at 5 p.m. at Stewart's Wine and Spirits, located on Elm Street, with final check-in by 7:30 p.m. Tours end promptly at 8 p.m.

Tickets are limited and often sell out in advance, according to the release. They can be purchased here.