Jeremy Chen
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FoodieLand, the nationwide gathering of unique culinary vendors, is returning to the Valley this weekend.
Inspired by Asian night markets, the unique culinary festival began in 2019, with its first event in Berkeley, California. Since then, it has expanded to host festivals throughout California, Texas, Nevada, Washington and Oregon.
FoodieLand made its Arizona debut with its first Phoenix event in 2024. Since then, the festival has held multiple FoodieLand festivals each year, in the spring and fall. This weekend, the event will take over Phoenix Raceway in Avondale.
Jeremy Chen
More than 200 different vendors are on deck for the weekend, and while most of the tents and stands will focus on food, there will be arts and crafts and merchandise vendors as well. The event will also feature games and live music.
The food vendors offer an impressive range, allowing attendees to try food from all over the world, as well as creative fusion dishes specially crafted for the event. Stop by Baozza for a fusion of pizza and bao, enjoy oxtails at Flavorz or elevate your experience with a grilled whole lobster from Lobsterhaus.
There will be plenty of sweets on hand, too. Try Korean- or Hawaiian-style shave ice, spicy gummy candy, bubble waffles or cobbler to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The event kicks off on Friday at 3 p.m., and starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The food-fueled fun ends each night at 10 p.m. Tickets must be bought online, and cost $12. Kids 5 and under get in for free, and parking at Phoenix Raceway is free. Any food purchases are extra and made directly with the vendors.
FoodieLand
Oct. 10-12
Phoenix Raceway
7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale
