What Is FoodieLand Food Festival & How to Find Tickets
Music festivals, move over, FoodieLand is redefining the festival experience with food. Started in 2019 in Berkeley, CA, this festival brings together multicultural cuisine from hundreds of local small-business vendors. The festival has expanded to eight cities in 2026, connecting over a million attendees with tasty cuisine yearly.
FoodieLand Cities & Dates
FoodieLand Food Festival has dates in California, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, Georgia, and Arizona. The first event of the year is in Sacramento this weekend with over 100 food, beverage, and merchandise vendors. Along with a plethora of food to try, there will also be bungee jumping on trampolines, inflatable water balls, and live music for guests to enjoy.
Here are the 2026 cities and dates:
- Sacramento: May 16, May 17
- San Francisco: May 22, May 23, May 24
- San Jose: June 26, June 27, June 28
- Pasadena: July 3, July 4, July 5
- Portland: August 14, August 15, August 16
- Nashville: August 28, August 29, August 30
- Atlanta: September 4, September 5, September 6
- Charlotte: September 18, September 19, September 20
Get tickets to FoodieLand in any of these cities from Event Tickets Center.
What to Expect
At FoodieLand Food Festival, expect to taste a huge array of cuisine, from main dishes to sides, desserts, and beverages. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind as you explore cuisine from all around the world. Birria tacos, fried beignets, stinky tofu, jerk chicken pasta, pork belly lollipops, and giant turkey legs are just a few of the intriguing offerings at the Sacramento festival. Whether you try something new or stick to classic flavors, you can’t go wrong.
Festival Hours
The hours of the festival are 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday and 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for each day of the festival are sold separately. Guests can stay as long as they want at the festival once they arrive
Is FoodieLand Festival Worth It?
If you’re truly a foodie, you can’t go wrong with this festival. Where else would you be able to taste any flavor you dream of, all in one place? From Cajun shrimp to Thai crispy pork, the savory dishes are endless. For sweets, taste funnel cakes, gourmet cinnamon rolls, and cheesecake on a stick. The variety alone makes this experience worth it.
Festival Tips & Tricks
For the best experience, attend the festival with a group so you can get dishes to share among yourselves. Odds are, you’ll want to try a little of everything. Wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather. Make sure you’re not afraid of staining whatever you’re wearing.
Other Policies
Only service animals are allowed at FoodieLand Festival. Many locations adhere to different bag policies, so research the specific venue before you go. For example, the Sacramento festival, held at Cal Expo, adheres to a clear bag policy.
FoodieLand Tickets
You can find tickets to FoodieLand Food Festival here at Event Tickets Center. Purchase them by selecting a date below and following the checkout process. The tickets will be delivered via mobile transfer, so you won’t need to print them out before the event. Just have them ready on your smartphone when you arrive at the venue. Don’t miss out on this celebration of multicultural cuisine. You’ll be able to get a taste of a huge variety of food and support local small businesses in the process.