Wasatch International Food Festival

By Michael Christensen, @folkloremike

On August 18th and 19th, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center is hosting the second annual Wasatch International Food Festival in West Valley City. From the hip, gastromic scenes of downtown Salt Lake City and Park City to the traditional ethnic offerings of the West Side's diverse community, the Wasatch is home to some of the greatest and most diverse food in the region. This festival celebrates the haute cuisine, street food, and everything in between. We want to dish up these rich and diverse menus with you, with a side of music and fun.

August 18, 5 - 10 PM
August 19, 12 - 8 PM

www.foodfestutah.org  

Regular Admission: $5
Group of 5: $20
Group of 10: $40
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Are you hungry yet? We are, because we're looking at a list of food vendors participating this year's Wasatch International Food Festival! Find your favorite (or soon-to-become-new-favorite?) below:

Shirokuma Snow Cream
SubZero Ice Cream
LuLu's Italian Ice
La Creperie
Island Traditions
National Tongan American Society
Hawaiian Vilo Chicken
Papito Moe's Puerto Rican Grub
Jamaica's Kitchen
San Diablo Artisan Churros
Maize Tacos
La Cubana
Made in Brazil
Spudnik
Gavin Concessions
Mama Africa
Bandera Brisket
Ahtti Corporation
Falafel Tree 

We also have market vendors on hand, including:

Sogno Toscano Olive Oil Boutique
Cru Kombucha
Jim's Jar-top Fermentor
The Green Urban Lunch Box

And don't forget the side dishes by way of entertainment! This year's performing cover all genres, including pop, rock, R&B, indie rock, reggae, ska, soul, funk, rocking cover bands, and even some big-hair metal!
Soul Research Foundation
Steel Badger
Sister Brother
Smiling Souls
Mojave Nomads
Lo-Fi Riot
Vicious Beat
Party Rock Project

Of course there will be chef demonstrations, so be prepared to learn more about pasta, falafel, Cuban coffee, and more! And the kids certainly won't get bored with all of the other activities and fun on site, including:

Community Art Mural
Veggie Piano
Recycled Art Project
Bounce Houses
Thai Fruit Carving Demo
More!

Finally, and we know this is a lot, but it's a BIG FESTIVAL, we'll have a beer garden for adults featuring Park City and Moab Breweries . . . . make sure to get there early and snag a limited edition Kleen Kanteen reusable stainless-steel cup with a WIFF logo (available for purchase; while supplies last)