Foodie Families: 5 Tasty Events This Weekend
Feast your way through the first weekend of October! In addition to a gluttonous number of activities (pumpkin patches, amazing festivals, and music and theater performances), there are five weekend events that look downright tasty. From cultural cuisine to food truck treats, you can fill your belly at one of these delicious dining affairs.
Main Street Food Truck Festival in Downtown Little Rock: Snack on delicious fare from more than 30 food trucks and mobile eateries (including Southern Salt Food Company, pictured above). Plus, shop craft vendors, enjoy local musicians and street performers, and sip a brew at the beer gardens. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will cross Main Street 7-10 a.m., and many of the trucks will open with early bird specials. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4. For info: (501) 375-0121, MainStreetFoodTrucks.com. Entry FREE!
Little Rock Asian Festival at Mosaic Church: Sponsored by Asian Pacific Resource & Cultural Center, this festival celebrates the Asian Pacific heritage with delicious food, entertainment, games, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3; kids under 12, military, fireman & seniors free. For info: (501) 374-2001, click here.
Chili Fights in the Heights: This family-friendly festival with chili, music and more is held on the streets of the Heights Neighborhood. Cooking starts at 1:30 p.m. with awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. Chili tasting kits are available for purchase for $4. All proceeds benefit the Arkansas Foodbank. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Free admission; chili tasting kits $4. For info: (501) 565-8121, ChiliFights.com.
5th Annual Taste of T Street at Miss Selma's School: Friends of Miss Selma's Foundation invite the community to enjoy a variety of food booths. Plus, the event includes a petting zoo, carnival games, live entertainment, free lemonade and popcorn, and live and silent auctions. 2-6 p.m. Oct. 4. $15, children 12 and under $10. For info: (501) 225-0123, MissSelmasSchool.com.
10th Annual Shrimp Boil at St. Mark's Episcopal Church: Don't miss this rollicking evening filled with live music by the Greasy Greens, big fun and great Cajun shrimp. Kid's tickets and menu available. Proceeds benefit St. Francis House. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4. $35 at door. For info: (501) 590-2236, St-Marks.com.
For more October events, browse our full online calendar here.