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The Foodees Food and Cultural Festival is making a comeback in downtown Aiken from May 2 to May 4, 2025. With free admission, the event will feature diverse food from local vendors and artisans, celebrating culinary culture and community. Popular food trucks and handmade crafts will enhance the festival atmosphere, showcasing both local and global flavors. Following Aiken, the festival will continue its journey to other cities, promoting cultural diversity and supporting local businesses.

Aiken, South Carolina – The Foodees Food and Cultural Festival is set to return to downtown Aiken from May 2 to May 4, 2025, promising an exciting culinary experience for food lovers. The festival is expected to attract thousands of attendees, offering a diverse range of foods from local and regional vendors.

The festival’s hours are scheduled as follows: on Friday, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Admission is free for all visitors, allowing everyone to enjoy the various offerings without the barrier of entry fees.

Downtown Aiken will see traffic redirected during the event to ensure the safety of festival-goers as they explore the multitude of food trucks and stalls available. This year’s festival will feature an extensive lineup of food vendors, including popular local names such as El Centro, Ashley’s Yummy Tummy, Mr. B’s Fish and Shrimp on the Go, Gullah Express, Lucy’s Tacos, and Southland Concessions. Patrons can expect mouth-watering main course options that cater to a variety of tastes.

Beverage vendors will also be present to complement the culinary delights, featuring choices such as Giant Baby Bottle, Hillbilly Soda, Pineapple Island, Lazy Lemon, and Lily Coffee, Tea and Bread. In addition to these, festival-goers will have access to an array of snack offerings, including treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nut House Boiled Peanuts, Ono Ice, Casa Blanca, and KP’s Kakes.

The festival’s atmosphere will be enhanced by the presence of local artisans showcasing their crafts. Handmade products from vendors such as 2 Beads of Hope, Sandy’s Crystals, Audrey Leather Designs, Melodious Mudworks, County Line Horror, and Quilt House Gals will provide visitors with unique shopping opportunities.

One of the highlights of the festival is the “Mama’s Taste of the World” food truck from Lexington, known for its distinct offerings like conch fritters, lobster rolls, and lobster grilled cheese. This vendor is one of many that contributes to the festival’s reputation as the largest traveling food festival in the United States, illustrating the variety and richness of the culinary landscape it represents.

Following Aiken, the festival will move to Spartanburg from May 16-18, and then to Gadsden, Alabama from May 23-25. Multiple festival locations are planned across various states until December 2025, allowing more communities to experience the vibrant culinary culture that the Foodees festival promotes.

The Foodees Food and Cultural Festival serves not only as a celebration of food but also as an important event that highlights the cultural diversity within the culinary community, supporting local businesses and fostering a sense of community among residents and visitors alike. As attendees indulge in a variety of delicious foods and admire the works of local artisans, the festival offers something for everyone while enriching the downtown Aiken experience.

With the return of the Foodees festival, Aiken is poised to become a hub of culinary activity, showcasing the best of local and global cuisines and reinforcing its position as a community that embraces food and culture.

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