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Food Concessions

Concessions are open every day of the Festival from 11 a.m. until close

Visit the main concessions stand near Madison Drive and Twelfth Street or the smaller Folklife Cafe between the Foodways and Streetwise tents for dishes representing some of the locales of our visiting participants—from California to New Orleans, Indonesia to here in the District.

* = gluten-free
ᵛ = vegan, or vegan option available


Savories

Breaded and fried shrimp on an open bun alongside potato chips.
Three tacos filled with meat, onions, and cilantro, next to a scoop of rice and refried beans.
Three tacos filled with cubed tofu, onions, and cilantro, next to a scoop of rice and refried beans.
Dark red sausage on a bun with shredded cheese, next to potato chips.
Sandwich with chunks of meat, tomato, onion, lettuce, and sauce on an open bun.
Two skewers with grilled chicken next to a little cup of sauce.

Shrimp Po’boy with Potato Chips
Taste of New Orleans
Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and remoulade and served with potato chips

Street Taco Plate (Carne Asada or Tofuᵛ)*
Taste of California
Three tacos served with beans and rice

Hummus & Veggie Wrap*
Taste of California
Gluten-free wrap with hummus, spinach, roasted red peppers, red onion, and black olives

Half-Smoke with Potato Chips
Taste of Washington, D.C.
Sausage on a roll served with potato chips

Sate Ayam
Taste of Indonesia
Two chicken skewers served with sweet chili or peanut sauce

Sanduíche de Chola
Taste of Bolivia
Beef sandwich with pickled vegetables, tomato, and onion


Sweets

Gelato & Sorbet *
Mexican Street Corn
Chocolate
Coconut
Cherry Sorbetᵛ

Giant Cookies
Chocolate Chip
Harvest


Beverages

Agua Frescas
Lemonade
Mango
Pineapple
Strawberry

Water

Sodas
Coca-Cola
Coke Zero
Sprite
Fanta Orange

Alcoholic Drinks
Abita Mardi Gras (Bock)
Corona Refresca
DC Brau (Belgian Pale Ale)


Food Allergy Notice
Please be advised that food prepared here may contain milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Food allergen and dietary information is available at the Accessibility tent and concession stands.


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