Food Festivals In Vegas – September

Eating Excellence // Feasting on food is a great way to relax, unwind, and have loads of fun in a family-friendly environment. It also paves the path to learn about a new culture or way of life, like at Las Vegas San Gennaro Feast, an Italian food festival.  (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).  

The city of Las Vegas, though known for its catering to tourists, also provides many things for locals in town all year round. In September, many food festivals came to the bustling city with things ranging from carnival rides to Greek food.

The Great American Foodie Fest came to Vegas on September 19th through the 21st at Desert Breeze Park. Carnival games, rides and vendors made it perfect for families. Local vendors in various spots around town, such as Let’s Get Pho and Vito’s Tacos, which had their signature hot pot pho and great Mexican food, respectively. General admission online started at $7 and increased to $10 in person. The festival will be back next year through September 19th-21st.

The M Resort is the proud host of the well-known Italian food festival, San Gennaro Feast. It was in Vegas from the 17th to the 21st of September. This year, there were up to 40 different performers, 60 amusement rides and games, like ring toss, a rollercoaster, and over 70 various food vendors, most of them specializing in Italian. Highlights include delicious pasta and lasagna present at the festival. With the variety of entertainment and fun present at San Gennaro, this is the perfect festival for friends and family. General admission started at $10 a person. 

Not a fan of Italian? That’s not a problem. Get ready to embrace Greek culture because from September 26th through the 28th, the Las Vegas Greek Fest came to town. Founded in 1973, this fest lets you purchase a Greek vest known as a Peseli, or jump at the opportunity to eat authentic Greek food made with love such as gyros and baklava. 

Las Vegas is rife with opportunities, entertainment, and food festivals. You’ll never be short of excitement by embracing at least one facet of the fun happening all of the time. In October, the Age of Chivalry Renaissance fair, starting October 9th, is the perfect gathering to dress up and eat at Sunset Park. The Gilcrease Orchard is also hosting their Fall Harvest, perfect for the autumn season, with pumpkin picking, corn mazes and wagon rides.