Culinary curiosities abound in Lethbridge as monthly Foodie Fest kicks off for summer
The warm sunshine brought many people in Lethbridge outside on Tuesday, and those who were downtown were able to indulge in the kick-off of Foodie Fest.
The warm sunshine brought many people in Lethbridge outside on Tuesday, and those who were downtown were able to indulge in the kick-off of Foodie Fest.
The event started at noon in Galt Gardens and Festival Square.
The fest features a range of local food trucks, live entertainment and free samples from several restaurants and cafés.
The Downtown Lethbridge BRZ says the event is one of its most popular throughout the summer months.
'It's just such a great community event. People love it. People come out. It's a good opportunity for us to showcase the food in downtown Lethbridge and showcase what's here, what can people explore,' said Emily Chong, Downtown Lethbridge BRZ communications manager.
The warm sunshine brought many people in Lethbridge outside on Tuesday, and those who were downtown were able to indulge in the kick-off of Foodie Fest.
The warm sunshine brought many people in Lethbridge outside on Tuesday, and those who were downtown were able to indulge in the kick-off of Foodie Fest.
Foodie Fest was planned to run until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and will be held again, the last Tuesday of every month until August.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBC
an hour ago
- CBC
The plight of the abandoned parrot: inside Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary
They're truly amazing animals, but they can also be not the easiest pet. They talk back. They're messy, and they might well outlive you. That's why every year, parrots are abandoned. And where do they end up? Radio-Canada's Alexandre Lamic takes us inside the Greyhaven Parrot refuge to meet some birds looking for a new home.
CTV News
2 hours ago
- CTV News
Ukrainian heritage on display at Poltava Ukrainian Pavilion during Mosaic festival
The Poltava Ensemble performs at the Poltava Ukrainian Pavilion, part of the annual Mosaic Festival of Cultures. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News) It was a true display of Ukrainian culture showcased at the first night of the Poltava Ukrainian Pavillion at the Regina Performing Arts Centre The pavilion is part of the 2025 Mosaic Multicultural Festival. Members of the Poltava School of Dance, along with an ensemble and live orchestra, wowed a crowed of attendees with traditional performances. 'There are approximately 35 dancers. Eight to 10 boys and a lot of girls,' said Dion Tchorzewski, the Ambassador of the Poltava Ukrainian Pavilion. 'Our orchestra was actually founded in 1921. We have an orchestra with our organization for over 100 years and it's continued from there,' he explained. Attendees also had a chance to taste some traditional Ukrainian food. 'People come for our food. We make all our own perogies. We start early in the year and we make them every couple of weeks. Thousands at a time. We have our cabbage rolls, some amazing desserts,' Tchorzewski added. Tchorzewski said the festival is great way for residents of Regina to become immersed in the Ukrainian culture. 'I'm just happy to have everybody come, experience the culture with us. Everybody is welcome in Poltava.' One attendee echoed that sentiment. 'I like learning the new culture. I want to try new food. I like doing that, but it's just a good way to bring my culture to Regina and just experience new things,' explained Keyera Santbergen-Newstead. The Poltava Ukrainian Pavilion will be at the Regina Performing Arts Centre all weekend long with performances running every hour.
CBC
2 hours ago
- CBC
Do West Fest takes over stretch of west end street in Toronto
A festival that bills itself as "Toronto's start to the summer" has taken over a stretch of a major west end street this weekend. Now in its 12th year, Do West Fest celebrates the rich culture of the city's Little Portugal neighbourhood. Sixteen blocks are closed to traffic across Dundas Street W. between Lansdowne Avenue and Shaw Street. The streets are now filled with food trucks and local vendors instead of cars. Organizers have set up three music stages — Lulaworld, Community and Transmit Presents — throughout the festival. "All of them bring a bit of a different flavor," Kristyn Gelfand, the event's lead producer told CBC Toronto on Friday. "Lulaworld has bands from as far away as Ecuador and Brazil. The Community Stage is programmed hyper-locally, so all the artists on that stage have a direct connection to this neighbourhood, whether they live or work or rehearse in this right here on Dundas," Gelfand said.. "And then [there's] the Transmit Stage, which brings in the best of Canadian indie rock from all across the country." The festival will wrap up at 6 pm. on Saturday, but road closures on Dundas Street W. will stay in effect until midnight.
