Late afternoon this Saturday, Fairfield Theatre Company will transform into a multicultural culinary oasis with food tastings and musical entertainment from across the globe.
The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m.
— an announcement from Fairfield University
The first annual Fairfield International Food Fest (The Fest), will encompass the entire Fairfield Theatre Company property, both outdoors and inside. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Operation Hope, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger and homelessness in Fairfield County.
Delectables may be purchased in “pay-as-you-go” sample sizes from 12 international food vendors. Enjoy sizzling Korean bulgogi, zesty Mexican ceviche, South American cuisine, British pot pies, and Thai dumplings, as well as a variety of sweets and treats.
Each dish will be prepared and curated by chefs from local dining establishments. Please note: food is not included with general admission.
Free adult beverage samples, for attendees over 21, will be offered at FTC’s Warehouse Mezzanine Lounge, including international wines by Kindred Spirits & Wine and Highland Imports, and local craft brews from Elicit Brewing Company.
If You’re Going …
The Fest
The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 30 at Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sandford St., Fairfield.
Reminder: Food is not included with general admission.
Ticket prices: Standard, $35; Under 18, $17; Member, $20. Promo code CONNECT may (or may not if it’s too late) get you a discount.
Follow @FairfieldInternationalFoodFest on Instagram for event updates, programming announcements and sneak peeks.
Schedule
Event admission does include live music and performances across three stages, demonstrations, educational films and family-friendly artistic activities:
Performances (from 4 to 6 p.m.)
· Latin Dance – Bachata Dance Studios
· Irish Step Dance – Lenihan School of Irish Dance
· Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Gracie Sports
· Belly Dancing – Joy Herbst & the Joy Dancers Contemporary Fusion
· Sandžak Dance – K.U.D. Sandžačka Omladina
· Israeli Dancing with Traci
Live Music:
· 6 p.m. – Pangea WorldBeat
· 7 p.m. – Otis & the Hurricanes
Activities:
· Henna tattoos by Priyanka/Creating Wings
· Jewelry-making – CIRI
· Participate in drawing a giant heritage chalk mural on FTC exterior wall
· Face-painting – The Goddard School
· “Around the World” themed selfie gallery (Stage One)
· Photo Booth – Compass
· Educational exhibits – Fairfield Museum & History Center
· Cultural short films – Bridgeport Film Fest
Organized By …
The new event is being created and produced by Connect Fairfield, and presented by Fairfield University’s Center for Arts & Minds. The Center is a University initiative dedicated to interdisciplinary arts, creativity, and public dialogue, connects campus and community through experiences like The Fest.
ConnectFairfield creates and promotes dynamic events that foster connection among residents, local businesses, and nonprofits.