The popular festival, which had to be cancelled during the pandemic in 2020, will run from Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9 and for the first time will trade until 10pm.

This year, foodies can explore the city to find pop up eateries, each with their own distinct taste.

The church grounds of St John's Parish in Cathedral Street will be transformed into The Meating Place - the perfect place for BBQ lovers, with the crews from Smokin Hot n Saucy and Foghorn Brewery teaming up.

"Maitland has a great reputation for putting on amazing community events, and we're excited to be featuring at The Meating Place for Maitland Taste Deconstructed," Shawn Sherlock, Chief Brewer from Foghorn Brewery, said.

It will operate from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, 11am to 10pm on Saturday and 11am to 3pm on Sunday.

"The events industry has been hit hard with COVID, and it's great to see events like Taste return to Central Maitland to support local businesses," Robert Thraves, Texas BBQ Master from Smokin Hot n Saucy, said.

While from 5pm to 10pm on Friday and Saturday night, Turner Rest Park will play host to Mezze Beats, which will see stalls, including Gnocked Up accompanied by Euro sounds from DJ Perry Carter.

Coffin Lane will transform into an exclusive Laneway Bar featuring locally made Gin from The Farmers Wife Distillery and tasty treats from Taco Locato.

Running from 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, the event's day program at The Levee will feature gourmet food and artisan market stalls, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, live music, kids activities and gardening demonstrations by Anambah locals, Purple Pear Farm.

From 5pm to 10pm on Friday and Saturday night, The Levee will come to life with vibrant, interactive lighting sculptures throughout The Levee, by Sydney based creatives Amigo Amigo and Illuminart.

Kids can also immerse themselves in the illuminated Butterfly Dome by Newcastle sensory artist and designer Bliss Cavanagh.

Maitland Taste Deconstructed is a free event which aims to bring together the community in a COVID safe environment to celebrate the great food, wine and produce from Maitland and the Hunter.

Council will monitor and adhere to the advice from the Federal and State Governments, including any variation or modification of the public health orders.

For more information about Maitland Taste Deconstructed, visit maitlandtaste.com.au.

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