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San Diego Lao Food Festival

Sunday, June 18, 2023, 11:00am - 6:00pm
The Festival of the Year! This 2 day event showcases the diverse and rich cuisine of Laos right here in Mira Mesa Community Park, from 11:00-7:00 PM on Saturday and 11:00-6:00 PM on Sunday. Visitors can expect to find a variety of food stalls selling a range of traditional dishes, from savory to sweet desserts. Some unique and delicious dishes can’t even be ordered in local Lao restaurants. Enjoy cultural dance performances, live entertainment, and art exhibits.

Location: This 2 day event showcases the diverse cuisine and culture of Laos. Flavorful food stalls of traditional Lao dishes, from savory to sweet.

Come taste the “richly satisfying food with deeply interesting flavors that fine dining chefs crave after work” (according to Anthony Bourdain) at the SAN DIEGO LAO FOOD FESTIVAL on June 17th & 18th, 2023.
This 2 day event showcases the diverse and rich cuisine of Laos right here in Mira Mesa Community Park, from 11:00-7:00 PM on Saturday and 11:00-6:00 PM on Sunday.

Visitors can expect to find a variety of food stalls selling a range of traditional dishes, from savory to sweet desserts. Some unique and delicious dishes can’t even be ordered in local Lao restaurants.
In addition to the food, the festival features live music, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, and fun cooking competitions. Foodies, get your taste buds ready for an adventure!

The mission of the event organizer, Lao Americans Organization of San Diego (LAOSD), is to share history and the diaspora of refugees from Laos. This festival celebrates the culinary treasures from Laos in honor of World Refugee Day.

Tickets can be purchased online for just $5 for attendees over 12 , $3 for kids ages 5-12 and free for kids Under 5. For additional information email: laofoodfestival@gmail.com or text 760-566-6232

8575 New Salem, San Diego CA 92126
San Diego, CA

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