NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The first weekend of October is expected to be on the warmer side, providing the perfect opportunity to go on a culinary adventure!
There are many food festivals to choose from, but if you can't decide on which one to visit, there's no reason to limit yourself to just one!
Friday, October 4
Smorgasburg
Held at the World Trade Center on Fridays, Smorgasborg offers tastes, including Colombian rainbow empanadas, okonomiyaki, and New Orleans-influenced soul food. The festival is held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Dragon Fest
Are you looking to try some delicious soup dumplings or a roasted crispy Peking duck bun? Look no further! Dragon Fest offers a wide variety of delectable Chinese dishes in one location. Dragon Fest will be held on 4th Avenue from 12th to 14th Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eataly Street Food Festival
On Saturday, Eataly NYC Flatiron will transform into a street food festival, offering hungry visitors an array of unique bites, including coconut lemongrass chicken over rice, jerk chicken dinner tacos, and fried cheese rolled in dough.
The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. at 200 Fifth Avenue.
Japan Fes
Japan Fes is a food festival that offers a wide range of culinary delights and unique variations of traditional Japanese dishes, from Grade A wagyu steaks to cute dog-shaped taiyaki. The festivals run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at East Village (4th Avenue from 9th to 11th Street).
Night Markets NYC: Bronx
Boasting over 40 vendors, this open-air market in the Bronx is part of the longest-running event series in the northernmost borough. Located at 1 Fordham Plaza, the market is open from 4 to 10 p.m.
NYC Halal Fest
The inaugural NYC Halal Fest is scheduled at the Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery, from noon until 8 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event will feature 27 exceptional food vendors, all serving exclusively halal food prepared following stringent halal guidelines.
Priority Hours Admission tickets are available for those wanting early access to the festival. General admission is free after 2 p.m. All visitors must show their Eventbrite scan code at the entrance.
Queens Night Market
Brazilian, Ethiopian, Peruvian, Sudanese, Tibetan, or Trinidadian? These are just a few types of global cuisine offered by the impressive lineup of 70 food vendors slated to be at the Queens Night Market.
The Queens Night Market is behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park. Stop by from 4 p.m. to midnight, eat delicious food, enjoy live performances, and visit the many artisans and makers.
Thai Fest
Thai Fest promises a taste of Thailand’s unique food culture, with delicious dishes like Crab Fried Rice, spicy KraPow, sweet Mango Sticky Rice, flavorful Garlic Noodles, and tangy Tom Yum Ramen. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 4th Avenue from 12th to 14th Street.
Sunday, October 6
Dragon Fest
Perhaps you already had plans for Saturday? Fear not, as the street vendors are back for a second day! Dragon Fest moves to 4th Avenue from 12th to 14th Street.
Japan Fes
Did you also miss Japan Fes? Well, head to 6th Avenue from 24th to 25th Street! The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao’s Soup Dumpling Festival
Learn to cook soup dumplings at New York City’s first-ever festival dedicated to the Chinese comfort dish. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sixth Avenue between 31st Street and 32nd Street.
Some attendees can participate in soup dumpling-making sessions that will run for an hour and a half starting at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Registration is $68 and comes with an apron and a to-go box for the dumplings.
Smorgasburg
Held at the World Trade Center on Fridays, Smorgasborg offers tastes, including Colombian rainbow empanadas, okonomiyaki, and New Orleans-influenced soul food. The festival is held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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