Welcome to Taste of Appalachia

This holiday season, give the gift of West Virginia with Taste of Appalachia — a specially curated collection of gift sets filled with delicious products grown, crafted and made right here in the Mountain State.

Created by Advantage Valley in 2025, Taste of Appalachia makes it easier than ever to shop local while discovering the incredible flavors, creativity and craftsmanship of Appalachian food producers.

And the impact is already growing. In its first year, Taste of Appalachia sold 1,145 gift boxes, featuring more than 8,200 individual products and generating more than $60,000 in direct revenue for participating small businesses.

Whether you are shopping for family, friends, employees, clients or holiday hosts, there is a Taste of Appalachia box for every occasion. From breakfast favorites and locally roasted coffee to savory snacks, sauces and other West Virginia-made specialties, every gift set delivers a little taste of home.

Best of all, your purchase does more than check someone off your holiday list. Every Taste of Appalachia order helps support West Virginia small businesses, create opportunities for local producers and keep more holiday spending right here in our communities.

Shop local. Give local. Share the Taste of Appalachia.

Online orders will be available through November 23rd.

Planning gifts for your employees, clients or organization? Bulk orders of 10 or more must be placed by November 10th.

HOW TO ORDER

Orders can be placed online through the Taste of Appalachia shopping website through November 23rd. If you are sending gifts to multiple addresses, each order must be placed and shipped individually, and standard shipping rates will apply.

Looking for a custom order or planning corporate holiday gifts? Bulk orders of 10 or more must be placed by November 10th using our corporate order form. Simply download the form here to get started.

Need something a little more customized? Taste of Appalachia can work with you to create a custom gift box using products from our participating vendors and can also incorporate corporate branding for client, employee or organizational gifts. Please contact us to learn more about customization options.

All Taste of Appalachia orders will be shipped by the second week of December to help ensure delivery in time for the holidays.

Download Bulk Order Form Here

2026 Taste of Appalachia Gift Sets For Sale

Orders will be taken online through Monday, November 23rd. Custom orders or orders over 10 boxes, will need to be done via email and the online bulk order form.

All gift sets will be mailed the first two weeks of December 2026. Standard shipping rates do apply. Pricing will be set for all gift sets on September 15th.

Lasting Impact

Taste of Appalachia has made a meaningful impact for participating vendors. Last year, Tipsy Roo’s reported that the program accounted for 50% of its annual sales. Many other vendors also saw benefits extend well beyond the initial holiday season, with increased exposure leading to repeat customers and additional orders throughout the year.

About Taste of Appalachia

I’ve always believed West Virginians are among the most resilient, hardworking, and big-hearted folks you’ll ever meet. And that’s exactly what inspired A Taste of the Appalachia.

~ Terrell Ellis: Advantage Valley CEO

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Taste of Appalachia Food Showcase - October 18th

Discover, taste, and connect at the Taste of Appalachia Food Showcase — a free, public event celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of West Virginia’s food producers at Capitol Market in Charleston, W.V., from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event will feature all vendors whose items are featured in this year's gift sets. Join us to meet our vendors and try some of the delicious items available for purchase. All gift sets will be available to purchase that day, as well.