Week long Foodie Fest kicks off

Tuesday provided some perfect weather to kick off Foodie Fest here in the city.

The food truck festival is an initiative by the Lethbridge Downtown BRZ that began following the pandemic to get people back downtown, but they’ve kept up the tradition due to its popularity.

Emily Chong, of the Downtown BRZ, says the festival kicked off with 12 food trucks around Galt Gardens and in Festival Square and over 20 businesses around downtown offering free samples on Tuesday, May 28. 

“Then on Wednesday (May 29) in Festival Square we have a free pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. til 9 a.m.. On Thursday we’re hosting for the very first time our Latin America street party on 6 Street. So that’s a family friendly event, we’ll have everything from food to entertainment to games and we’re bringing a beach to right in front of Blanco’s on the street – and yes, there will be sand!”

According to Chong 10,000 pounds of sand willl be brought in for the event.

Foodie Fest runs all throughout the week and ends this Saturday, June 1. 

Here is a rundown of the activities:

May 28 – Food Trucks & Free Samples | Galt Gardens & Downtown | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food trucks located around Galt Gardens and free samples at participating businesses throughout the downtown core.

May 29 – Pancake Breakfast | Festival Square | 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

May 30 – Latin America Street Party | 6th Street S | 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The food on the street is focusing on Latin American cuisine from local restaurants.

May 31 to June 2 – Foodie Weekend: 

• After Hours Night Market (May 31) – A Night Market in Festival Square (600 3 Ave S)  
• History & Beer Tour(June 1) – For tickets and details see Downtownlethbridge.ca
• Paint Night (June 1) – An afternoon of painting and snacks. For tickets and details see Downtownlethbridge.ca