Festival of the Arts
Culinary Arts
Festival is famous for its food. Expect to see a vast array of savory and sweet from local restaurants and family-owned businesses on International Food Row. There’s something for everyone that will leave you wanting seconds! Â
2025 Festival of the Arts Food Vendors
Vendor | Location |
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Gilty Pleasure BBQ | Booth 1 |
Gilty Pleasure | Booth 2 |
Tamale King | Booth 3 |
Strawberries Newport | Booth 4 |
Lucky Lucky Dumpling Co. | Booth 5 |
Tad's Bodacious Burritos | Booth 6 |
Nashbird | Booth 7 |
Metro Minis | Booth 8 |
Plus 254- A Taste of Africa | Booth 9 |
Oh My Gogi | Booth 10 |
LT's Gold Done Funnel Cakes | Booth 11 |
Indian Tacos | Booth 12 |
Mustard's | Booth 13 |
Snow Smore | Booth 14 |
The Manhattan | Booth 15 |
Crunchies Eggrolls & More | Booth 16 |
Guiltless Concession | Booth 17 |
The Parthenon | Booth 18 |
Big Biang Theory | Booth 19 |
Sun Cattle Co. | Booth 20 |
Jola's Kitchen | Booth 21 |
Tad's Mexi Stand | Booth 22 |
Nut Works 1 | Cart A |
The Nut Hut | Cart B |
Sweets by Karen | Cart C |
Dippin Dots (2) | Cart D I |
Lucy Snax | Cart E |
Wondervan Pops (2) | Cart F H |
Freeze & Squeeze | Cart G |
Karmic Bites | Food Truck A |
Blackxican Soul Food Shak | Food Truck B |
The Tator Coop LLC | Food Truck C |
2024 Festival of the Art Food Awards
Local judges will sample offerings from each food tent to discover their favorites. Judges will base their scores on quality, presentation, affordability, and taste. Be on the lookout for signage at the winner’s booths throughout the weekend! Awards are presented for Best in Show, Best Savory, Best Sweet, and Kid’s Choice. Check out the 2024 winners below!Â
Best in Show – Korean Fried Chicken w/ Asian Cornslaw – Lucky Lucky Dumpling Co.

Best Savory – Sizzle N Spice – Meat Lovers Combo Platter

Best Sweet – Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll Parfait – Desserts by Marshall

Kid’s Choice – Watermelon Patch Shaved Ice Special – Snow S’more
