Tasty and Fun: The Best Fall Street Food Festivals in New York City

Late summer and early fall in New York City are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Pix11 tells about the most grandiose food festivals in the city, which will take place in September. It is a great opportunity to try dishes from all over the world.

These festivals and night markets are not to be missed and will delight foodies, music lovers, or anyone looking for a fun and unique experience.

Vegan Night Market

• When: 3th of September.

Looking for a wide variety of plant-based dishes? Vegan Night Market returns for a second year after a successful launch in 2023. The market, located at Columbus Circle, will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. every Tuesday through October.

The Bronx Vegan Bazaar

• When: 4, September 18.

Stop by 1 Fordham Plaza from noon to 18 p.m. to try it out. savory vegan delicacies combined with carefully selected yoga and dance classes.

Taiwan Festival

• When: 7th of September.

Don't miss this great opportunity to try some of Taiwan's most traditional street food. Here you'll be amazed by Bahtsang, a bamboo tamale, Bawan, a Taiwanese-style sticky meatball, and Lobapng, braised pork with rice. Festival will take place in Culture Lab LIC from 14:00 to 20:00.

Taste of Times Square

• When: 9th of September.

Taste of Times Square returns on September 9th and will feature over 25 restaurants featuring Mexican, Caribbean, Argentine, Italian, Indian and other cuisines.

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Visitors can purchase a wristband at the event to sample food from participating restaurants on-site, for under $10 each.

The festival will take place at Duffy Square and Broadway Plazas between 45th and 48th Streets from 17:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.

Feast of San Gennaro

• When: September 12–20.

Annual celebration in Little Italy is back! It celebrates the life of San Gennaro of Naples, Bishop of Benevento, Italy.

Food — the centerpiece of the event. You can expect savory dishes such as sausage and peppers, various types of pasta, and desserts such as sfogliatelle.

Chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has been named headliner for the 98th annual festival.

Uptown Night Market

• When: 12th of September.

Open-air market will feature 60 vendors and will take place under the arches at the intersection of West 133rd Street and 12th Avenue. It will run through October from 16 to 00 p.m. every other Thursday. Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged.

New York Latin Food Festival

• When: 13, September 14.

Held at Pier 76 from 16:00 PM to 22:00 PM two-day festival dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean kitchens. It will showcase the traditions and rhythms of Latin America, including salsa, reggae, rumba, jazz, Latin pop and hip-hop. Throughout the festival, visitors will enjoy family-friendly activities.

queens night market

• When: 14th of September.

What kind of food do you prefer: Brazilian, Cambodian, Ethiopian, Peruvian, Sudanese, Tibetan or Venezuelan? These are just a few of the cuisines that will be offered by the impressive line-up of 72 food vendors participating in queens night market.

Stop by from 16pm to midnight to eat delicious food, enjoy live performances and visit a variety of artisans and craftsmen.

Queens Night Market will take place behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park.

Thai Fest

• When: 14, September 22.

Thai Fest promises to delight with the unique culinary culture of Thailand with delicious dishes such as crab fried rice, spicy KraPow, sweet mango sticky rice, aromatic garlic noodles and savory Tom Yum Ramen. The event will take place from 10:00 to 18:00 at the following locations:

• September 14 – 8th Avenue, 20th–22nd Street;
• September 22 – Astor Place.

12th Annual Momo Crawl

• When: 15th of September.

Momo Crawl Dubbed "the biggest momo event of the year," the event allows attendees to sample the Tibetan dumplings from over 25 Tibetan, Nepalese, and South Asian restaurants for $1 each after purchasing a $15 Momo Crawl Passport.

The Momo Crawl Passport will be available for pickup on site as early as 11:45 a.m. on September 15. The event will run from noon to 17 p.m. at Diversity Plaza and along 00th Road between 37th and 74th Streets in Queens. Proceeds will support Students for a Free Tibet.

Philippines Fest

• When: 21th of September.

The very first Filipino street food in the US fair showcases vibrant Filipino culture through handicrafts, art, and food. But that’s not all—you’ll also be able to enjoy a variety of cultural events, including film screenings. So head to Woodside in Queens, where you can join in the fun from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m.!

Taste of the Sea

• When: 21th of September.

Tasthe of the seaport — is a food festival held at Pier 16 that brings people together over great food and a good cause. Proceeds from the event support public school education, including professional development, cultural enrichment programs, and more.

The festival will run from noon to 17:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Night Market

• When: 30th of September.

Located in Industry City, brooklyn night market — a must-see for food lovers. The open-air night market features 65 food and drink vendors from all over the world. The free festival runs from 16:00 p.m. to 22:00 p.m. at 220 36th Street in Brooklyn.

dragon fest

• When: September 8, 14, 22, 28.

Want to try some delicious dumplings or a crispy fried bun with Peking duck?

dragon fest offers a wide variety of delicious Chinese cuisine in one place. You can come with friends or go to the festival on your own to immerse yourself in art, tradition and culture.

• September 8 - Astor Place;
• September 14 - 8th Avenue (20th-22nd Street);
• September 22 - Astor Place;
• September 28 – Broadway (114th-115th Street).

Japan Fes

• When: September 7, 14, 15, 28.

Japan Fes — is an amazing Japanese food festival. It offers a wide range of culinary delights and unique variations on traditional Japanese dishes, from grade A wagyu steaks to cute dog-shaped taiyaki.

Vendors from all over New York City and even other states will be coming together to showcase their culinary masterpieces from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. The festival dates and locations are:

• September 7 – Upper East Side (3rd Avenue, 84th – 85th Street);
• September 14 – Chelsea (8th Avenue, 15th – 16th Street);
• September 15 - Upper West Side (Broadway, 93rd - 94th Street);
• September 28 – Upper West Side (Broadway, 115th – 116th Street).

Latin Night Market

• When: September 4, 11, 18, 25.

Latin Night Market will showcase the tastes, sounds and sights of South and Central America. 50 vendors will showcase Latin American cuisine. A variety of musical acts will showcase the rich Latin culture. The night market runs from 16:00 PM to 22:00 PM in Quisqueya Plaza.

Smorgasburg

• When: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Smorgasbord — is a buffet-style food festival. The food festival boasts a variety of dishes from tacos to Portuguese egg tarts. Smorgasburg is held at the World Trade Center on Fridays, at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg on Saturdays, and at Prospect Park on Sundays.