Things to do in Vancouver: SUSTENANCE Festival, Vancouver’s Biggest Street Food Carnival

Posted by on Oct 17, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Touring through the Vancouver core, one will surmise that the street food scene is here to stay.  The line ups during lunch hour are a tell-tale sign!

For those of us looking to try new local offerings, SUSTENANCE Festival has created the perfect opportunity. The largest street food gathering in the city will take place on Sunday, October 21st from noon to 4pm at the Roundtable Turntable Plaza. With a range of street food options, buskers, musical entertainment and carnival surprises, this is an event that foodies should not miss!

SUSTENANCE Festival – Vancouver’s Biggest Street Food Carnival
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Roundhouse Turntable Plaza (in Yaletown)

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SUSTENANCE Festival – Vancouver’s Biggest Street Food Carnival

From the press release:

VANCOUVER BC, CANADA.- SUSTENANCE Festival celebrates this year’s Food Innovation in the City by organizing the Vancouver’s biggest Street Food Carnival on Sunday October 21st from noon to 4pm at the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza. SUSTENANCE Festival is taking place from October 11th to 21st and includes city-wide events.

We are celebrating one of the hottest culinary trends in the city: street food! From ethnic fusion to BBQ and tacos our on-the-go culinary options in Vancouver have increased with the diversity of food carts showing up in our streets. Imagine the largest gathering of food carts in one place and carnival attractions for all ages.

Organizers are excited to announce that this festival will be the largest street food gathering in the city. In addition to numerous food options you will enjoy buskers, musical entertainment and carnival surprises. Food vendors and attendees are encouraged to embrace the carnival spirit by dressing up for the occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating areas will be available.

SUSTENANCE is a city-wide celebration endeavors to connect the communities of art, culture, and food security. From global to local, from historic to present day, the art and culture of food offer something everyone can feast on!

SUSTENANCE Festival The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre is proud to present the SUSTENANCE Festival. Now in its fourth year, the Festival is an evolving platform for community groups, artists and people interested in learning more about Vancouver’s food landscape. It is also an opportunity to come together, share information, eat and have fun!

 

Maren Walker works in Communications and Relations for Vancouver Food Tour. Originally from California, living in Vancouver, BC via Texas. Lover of culinary adventures, food trucks, beer, travel, hiking and design.

Follow her on twitter @marenw

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