The Kids Food Festival welcomed families with children of all ages, interested in learning about balanced food choices in a fun and engaging environment that empowers children to make these decisions for themselves! FREE GENERAL ADMISSION.

Appetites of all sizes were satisfied with:

• Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt
• The James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion: ticketed hands-on cooking classes
• Kids Food Festival Main Stage: free performances including cooking demos and live entertainment

See what was on the menu!

James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion Ticketed Hands-On Cooking Classes

Saturday, February 28th

10:00 Rozanne Gold, James Beard Award Winner: Every Kid a Critic

11:00 Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant: A Celebration of Beans with Vegetarian Chili and Hummus

12:00 Daniel Holzman of The Meatball Shop: Meatballs and Spaghetti

1:00 Michelin Star Chef Arman Arnal’s Maman + Papa Poule: Sweet and Savory Crepes featuring Nocciolata 

2:00 Joey Campanaro of The Little Owl: Taco Fiesta

3:00 Jehangir Mehta of Graffiti Food + Wine Bar: Shrimp and Avocado Salad

4:00 The Beard House Cooking Class: James Beard’s Shortcake with Seasonal Fruit Compote

5:00 Cupcake Decorating with Big Daddy’s

Sunday, March 1st

10:00 “Build a Better Breakfast” with Whole Foods Market

11:00 Richie Brandenburg, Director of Culinary Strategy at Eden’s + Ruben Garcia, Director of Creativity at ThinkFoodGroup: Soda Shop Magic 

12:00 Thiago Silva of CATCH: Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadillas

1:00 Reed Alexander: Tropical Chicken + Egg Salad

2:00 “Party on a Stick” + “Vinaigrette Lab” with Sally Sampson, Bill Yosses, and Gail Simmons

3:00 Haven’s Kitchen: Winter Vegetable Rolls

4:00 Cricket Azima, Big Cheese of The Creative Kitchen + Kids Food Festival: Kids Food Festival Fresh, Flavorful & Fun Salsa, featuring Rohan Marley
*Everybody Can Cook – an inclusion class for children various physical and developmental abilities

FREE Performances on our Kids Food Festival Main Stage hosted by Baby Loves Disco:

Saturday, February 28th

10:00 Mompost: From the Kitchen to the Garden

10:30 Bari Koral Presents Yogapalooza

11:00 ApplauseNY: An Elsa and Anna Appearance

11:30 Bill Wurtzel: Funny Food Workshop

12:00 Handstand Kids: Kids in the Cocina; Making Mexican Food your Families Favorites

12:30 Wendy Siskin: Wellness in the Schools – Get Fit, Get Happy, A Family Fitness Break

1:00 Jonathan Saturay: Pure Food Kids Foundation

1:30 Baby Loves Disco

2:00 Whole Foods Market: Plant Strong Bean Dip

2:30 The Singing Baker: Goin’ Bananas

3:00 Super Sprowtz LIVE!

3:30 MOMables: Make a Variety of Healthy Meals Your Kids Will Love

4:00 Jennifer Tyler Lee: The 52 New Foods Challenge; Fun Food Games

4:30 Kid Chef Eliana: Creole Pasta Primavera

5:00 Cooking Up Stories: Plant Part Parties

Sunday, March 1st

10:30 Veggiecation: Healthy Kids Cooking Demo

11:00 Mareya Ibrahim: K.I.S.S. Worthy Snacks for the Whole Family (Keep it Super Simple with Smart Swaps)

11:30 Frances Largeman-Roth: Chia Pudding with Rainbow Toppings

12:00 Applegate: Build a Better Sandwich 

           DreamWorks Animation’s HOME: Free ticket giveaway + costume character appearance from OH and CAPTAIN SMEK

12:30 KIND Snacks: Grains That Are KIND to Your Body

1:00 Sally Sampson, Bill Yosses, + Gail Simmons: Don’t Spill the Beans (Make Soup!)

1:30 Dirty Sock Funtime Band

2:00 Deanna Cook: Spring Rolls and Dipped Strawberry Dessert

2:30 Tristin and Tyler’s Quest-adilla

3:00 Science Ninjas: Kitchen Science

3:30 Let’s Go Bananas – Music with Hannah!: Music activities for all ages and developmental abilities with music therapist, Hannah Hershman (MT-BC)

4:00 Bubble Foundation: Butternut Squash Soup

*Schedule is subject to change

Food Allergy Disclaimer: The Kids Food Festival is not an allergy-free festival. We will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed, or items one may come in contact with while eating at any of our events.