Grand Rapids Noodle Fest Promises Culinary Delights

News Summary

Grand Rapids will host the fourth annual Noodle Fest on March 1, 2025, at Calder Plaza from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organized by the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation, the festival will feature 15 vendors offering a variety of noodle dishes. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment and participate in the Spicy Noodle Challenge. Admission is free, with noodle bowls priced at $6 each, and voting for the People’s Choice Noodle Champion will be part of the fun.

Grand Rapids is Ready to Slurp at the Noodle Fest!

Get ready, Grand Rapids! The city is about to be transformed into a delicious noodle wonderland at the Noodle Fest, set to take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This exciting event is happening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the bustling Calder Plaza. As part of the impressive World of Winter festivities, this year’s noodle extravaganza promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before!

A Celebration of Flavor and Community

This is already the fourth annual Noodle Fest, and it continues to highlight the delicious diversity of our culinary community. Organized by the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., this festival is all about bringing people together through the joy of food. With 15 vendors offering a plethora of noodle dishes, there’s something for everyone’s palate.

Foodie Favorites Await!

Attendees will have the chance to indulge in a variety of mouth-watering noodle dishes, including the beloved Asian chicken noodle soup, cozy beef meatball pho, refreshing sweet cold noodles, warm wonton noodle soup, and the fragrant and spicy khao soi. Notably, vendors such as Pho King, Korean Japchae Noodles, Rak Thai, and Yia’s Kitchen will be serving up these tasty bowls.

To make things even more exciting, for every $6 noodle bowl purchased, attendees will receive a special voting token to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Noodle Champion. Talk about a delicious way to get involved! There’s no limit to how many noodle bowls or tokens guests can snag, so keep tasting and voting to find your favorite dish!

More Than Just Noodles

Aside from the amazing food, the Noodle Fest will feature live entertainment that’ll keep everyone entertained. Dance to the beats of talented DJs, join in on fun karaoke sessions, or take part in the thrilling Spicy Noodle Challenge. The bravest participants will have a shot at winning a gift card to a local restaurant—talk about a win-win!

But that’s not all; prepare to be amazed by an interactive Kpop dance cover performed by Utopia Entertainment happening right at 3:45 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes, because you won’t want to miss this performance!

Supporting Local Causes

As an added bonus, the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation will have a booth selling specialty drinks like delightful milk teas. Proceeds from these refreshing drinks will go towards supporting a festival planned for June, making your enjoyment at Noodle Fest a contribution towards future community events.

Join Us for a Day of Fun!

The best part? Admission to Noodle Fest is completely free! For just $6 per bowl, you can explore a world of flavors while sampling some of the best noodle dishes in town. This festival isn’t just a culinary experience; it’s an opportunity to create lasting connections with fellow Grand Rapidians.

Gather your friends and family, and get ready to celebrate the vibrant cultural diversity we have right in our own backyard. Join everyone at Calder Plaza for a fun-filled day of food, entertainment, and community spirit. The Noodle Fest is sure to be an unmissable event!

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