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Aiken Welcomes Foodees Food and Culture Festival This Weekend

The energetic atmosphere of the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in downtown Aiken.

News Summary

The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will take place in downtown Aiken from May 2-4, featuring diverse culinary options, local artisans, and free admission for everyone. Festival hours vary, with increased traffic expected in the area. Attendees can enjoy food from various vendors and participate in cultural activities, creating a vibrant community atmosphere.

Aiken Welcomes Foodees Food and Culture Festival This Weekend, May 2-4

The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will take place from May 2-4 in downtown Aiken, with activities centered on Newberry Street. The festival promises a variety of culinary experiences and cultural activities suitable for all ages. Admission to the festival is free, making it an accessible event for the community.

Festival Schedule and Traffic Advisory

Festival hours are set as follows:

Friday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Visitors should anticipate a significant increase in traffic through downtown Aiken as food trucks and thousands of festival-goers converge on the area.

Food and Beverage Options

Attendees can expect a wide range of food and drink options served by dozens of food trucks. Noteworthy vendors include:

Main Course: El Centro, Ashley’s Yummy Tummy, Mr. B’s Fish and Shrimp on the Go, Gullah Express, Lucy’s Tacos, and Southland Concessions.
Beverages: Giant Baby Bottle, Hillbilly Soda, Pineapple Island, Lazy Lemon, and Lily Coffee, Tea, and Bread.
Snacks: Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nut House Boiled Peanuts, Ono Ice, Casa Blanca, and KP’s Kakes.

Local Artisans

In addition to food vendors, a selection of local artisans will be present, offering unique crafts and goods. Participating artisans include:

2 Beads of Hope
Sandy’s Crystals
Audrey Leather Designs
Melodious Mudworks
County Line Horror
Quilt House Gals

Festival Recognition and Future Events

The Foodees Festival has garnered attention as one of the largest traveling food festivals in the country, featuring specialty items like conch fritters and lobster rolls. Following its stay in Aiken, the festival will continue to other locations, including destinations such as:

Spartanburg, SC (May 16-18)
Gadsden, AL (May 23-25)
Pensacola, FL (June 20-22)
Columbus, OH (July 4-6)
Pigeon Forge, TN (Sept. 5-7)
Grand Rapids, MI (Oct. 3-5)
Augusta, GA (Nov. 7-9)
Myrtle Beach, SC (Dec. 12-14)

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the weekend predicts sunny skies in the morning, with a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The expected high temperature will reach 86°F, while the low will drop to 63°F. Winds will originate from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph, switching to southerly directions at night. There is a 40% chance of rain during the festival.

Overall, the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Aiken aims to be a celebration of culinary and cultural diversity, attracting both local residents and visitors from beyond the region.