16 food festivals coming to NYC this year

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Food and drink festivals are the perfect way to have fun with family and friends. Luckily for us, New York City hosts many of these festivals every year. Secret NYC.
From whiskey to wine, barbecues to world cuisines, here are all the best food and drink festivals coming to New York in 2023!
1. Smorgasburg
The largest open-air food market in the country occupies 4 locations in New York on weekends during the summer! From spaghetti donuts to soufflé pancakes, Smorgasburg invites food lovers from across the city to sample snacks and creative street food from local vendors. Check out the venues and dates below:
Midtown

When: Thursdays
Where: 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 1271 Avenue of the Americas
Hours: 11:00 – 16:00

Smorgasburg WTC

When: Fridays
Where: The Oculus, Fulton & Church
Hours: 11:00 – 19:00

Williamsburg

When: Saturdays
Where: Marsha P. Johnson Park, 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00

Prospect Park

When: Sundays
Where: Breeze Hill, Brooklyn
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00

2 Japan Fes
Japan Fes gathers dozens of Japanese cafes in New York. Here you can eat tasty and, importantly, inexpensively! From authentic food stalls offering sushi, ramen and matcha treats to spectacular performances with taiko drumming, traditional dances and cosplay shows, Japan Fes offers an exciting experience for visitors of all ages!

When/Where: Several weekends in August-October, details can be found here.

3. Seltzerland
This summer, Brooklyn is hosting a national seltzer festival that you’re sure to love! The festival will feature both your favorite brands and those you didn’t even know existed: White Claw, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer, Vizzy, Playamar (Jose Cuervo Seltzer) and Basic.
The event will serve delicious guacamole and chips, refreshing tequila and soda from Casa Azul and, of course, a great mood. Enjoying the perfect combination of bold tastes and fun with live musical accompaniment from a DJ, you will be able to take cool photos.
And also take part in various games and entertainments and get souvenirs that you can only dream of. More details can be found here.

When: July 22
Where: The Noble Lot at Greenpoint Terminal

4. Queens Night Market
This is one of New York City’s most iconic markets and offers a wide range of international cuisine. Here you can see up to 100 shops selling products and goods. It also hosts artistic performances celebrating the cultural diversity of New York and Queens.

When: Saturdays from 17:00 to 12:00
Where: New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park

5.Dragon Fest
New York City’s first and largest festival of Chinese food and culture. More than 100 types of Chinese dishes are presented at the festival, from dumplings to candied hawthorn sticks. Vendors include Pecking House, MáLà Project, Kopitiam and many more!

When: August 26-27, September 17
Where: Broadway (12th – 13th St); 4th Ave (12th – 13th St); 6th Ave (29th – 30th St)

6 Uptown Night Market
Uptown Night Market in Harlem is a foodie’s fantasy, with 70+ diverse vendors representing cuisines from over 20 countries. Here you can find almost everything – from African to European and Caribbean dishes … Among the participants – Perros Locos, Brooklyn Dim Sum Co, Harlem Hoopz, The Eggroll Queen LLC and many others! Read more here.

When: August 10, September 14, October 12 (from 16:00 to 22:00)
Where: Harlem Arches – 12th Ave & 133rd Street

7. Bronx Night Market
This outdoor food and drink festival is all about Bronx cuisine and culture! 60+ vendors offering unique dishes such as fried macaroni and cheese burritos, giant carrot cake slices, fried chicken cones, and watermelon pizza! In addition, there is an Instagram Wall of Fame, a children’s area and stands with educational programs. Read more here.

When: July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28 (from 13:00 to 19:00)
Where: 1 Fordham Plaza

8 Grand Bazaar NYC
Grand Bazaar is a flea market and food festival that takes over the Upper West Side every Sunday! While you’re shopping for antique jewelry, check out the food court, which serves all sorts of local delicacies, to recharge your batteries while shopping. Read more here.

When: Sundays (10 am to 5 pm)
Where: 100 West 77th St (on Columbus Avenue)

9. New York City Wine and Food Festival
Every year, the Food Network hosts the iconic Wine and Food Festival in New York. It features all the top chefs as well as a host of celebrities from Food Network cooking shows. In addition, there are amazing tastings, special dinners, workshops and classes. This is a four-day food and drink celebration like no other!

When: 12 – 15 October
Where: Several locations, details here.

10Momo Crawl
The 11th annual Momo Crawl will be back in September! As part of this massive festival of Himalayan cuisine and culture, visitors will be able to sample the best of Tibetan, Nepalese and South Asian dishes. Follow their Instagram page for all the latest news from the festival.

When: September 24
Where: Diversity Plaza, 73-19 37th Rd, Flushing

11. The Feast of San Gennaro
The San Gennaro Festival takes Little Italy for 11 days every year. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the first such festival. Starting Thursday, September 14, you will have plenty of time to feast on all the pizzas, cannoli and zeppole that Little Italy has to offer.

When: 14 – 24 September
Where: Little Italy, NYC

12. NYC Hot Sauce Expo
Love spicy? If so, then this festival is for you! You will be able to taste as many hot and hot sauces as you can. Also try craft beer and barbecue. Events are also planned for Stage of Doom, including intense spicy food competitions.

When: September 31 – October 1
Where: Industry City, 51 34th St, Brooklyn

13. New York Coffee Festival
In October, the New York Coffee Festival returns to New York, and you can take part in all sorts of events related to this aromatic drink. From a latte art demonstration to an espresso martini making cocktail master class to a barista tournament called Coffee Masters to live music and art and much more! You can find out more about the event here.

When: 6 – 8 October
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St.

14. Brooklyn Night Market
On the last Monday of each month, Industry City hosts the Brooklyn Night Market, featuring over 40 local vendors. Here are treats from Brooklyn Dim Sum Co and Rosie’s Empanadas and many more. More information about the festival can be found here.

When: July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30 (from 16:00 to 22:00)
Where: Industry City, 36th St btwn 2nd & 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

A vegan night market takes place at the central Park Wollman Rink every Tuesday evening throughout the summer. It features over 25 micro businesses offering mouth-watering food and drink offerings such as Secret Vegan Kitchen, Mao’s Bao, Pinche Vegana NYC and many more! This is a real paradise for vegans!
When: Tuesdays (from 4 pm to 9 pm), until October 10.
Where: Wollman Rink in Central Park
16 Philippines Fest
Filipino Cuisine Festival will be held again this year in New York! Restaurants from across the city will offer classic Filipino dishes including ube flan, shomai and more.

August 27 – Union Square, Manhattan, New York
September 9 – Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York
October 7 – East Village, Manhattan, New York
October 8 – Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York

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