International Taste of Kent Food Court
Food Trucks and Pop-Up Food Vendors
We are bringing together a variety of tasty flavors and dishes from around the globe with local food trucks again for 2024. See below a partial list of the food trucks who are joining us this year. We are also introducing pop-up food vendors as well this year. The Food Court will be at accesso ShoWare Center in the west parking lot from 11am to 3:00 pm.
PAPAREPAS Venezuelan Food Truck has a great variety of options among which you can find proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan options.
Venezuelan Food is vibrant and diverse, full of fresh, hearty produce, and some fascinating fusions. Our foods have all he passion and color of Latin America.
From a classroom project at the University of Washington to the streets of Seattle, we are now thrilled to bring our delicious dough to the entire nation! Sugar + Spoon™ is Seattle's one & only safe to eat cookie dough. Come stop by the Sugar + Spoon cookie dough food truck and grab some scoops of our delicious cookie dough!
Vietnamese Street Food
Momo Express is a food truck in Seattle, Washington that serves a modern take on traditional Vietnamese street food. In addition to traditional Vietnamese flavors, the owner also incorporates elements of Chinese and Japanese cooking into their dishes, creating a unique and diverse menu.
Thai Food
Khun 9 Thai Truck - Great taste is the name of the game and they're committed to stepping up to the plate. Their goal is provide delicious, natural options. That's why they prepare all of their meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Spinalicious Cotton Candy uses beet or cane sugar for 19 delicious flavors of fresh cotton candy. We also have sugar free options, and selection of flavors that use a sugar flavored with no artificial dyes and is synthetic free.
Come by and see us and enjoy some fresh delicious cotton candy. All of our guests should be able to have an option they can enjoy!
Seoul Bowl Co. Food Truck
Seoul Bowl was born out of a deep love for Korean Food. We developed the recipe in our way and transported the flavors of South Korea to Seattle. And that’s what we’re doing with Seoul Bowl. Explore the many ways our menu can satisfy your hunger for Korean tastiness. It’s our humble effort to bring the vitality of Korea to the heart of the city.
Gyros and Falafel Food Truck is located right here in Kent. They are bringing the taste of classic Mediterrannean dishes for you.
We make kulfies (milk popsicles/Ice cream) made from whole milk and are very popular among the Asian community and also loved by locals. We use all local ingredients and make more than 11 flavors locally in Redmond.
We will have a booth at Kent International Festival. (Booth on the plaza.)
New This Year - Food Pop-Up Booths
Booths in 2024
Passport Cultural Booths
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
Our Passport Cultural booths had an interactive activity for you to enjoy and to learn something about their culture. These booths are located inside ShoWare in the Concourse.
- Snohomish-Blue Heron Canoe
- Iraq -Iraqi Community Center of Washington
- USA - Greater Kent Historical Society (located inside the Arena.)
- Punjab/Sikh - Khalsa Gurmat Center
- Japan - White River Buddhist Temple
- Japan, China, Norway - Kent Sister Cities Association
- China - Global Kidz Education
- Nepal - South Seattle Nepali School
- Latin American Countries - Highline College International Student Program
- Switzerland - Enzian Swiss Ladies Choir
- Germany- Heidi Huckleberry
- South Asia - Green Leaves by Zoya & Soha
- Mexico - Vibra Bonito
- Mexico - Union Energetica
Stop at the KIF Passport Booth with a sign that has a picture of the KIF Passport and ask for a passport. Then enjoy interactive games, activities, or fun challenges at each of the cultural Passport booths. When complete, ask to have the Passport stamped and go to the next booth. When all done, go back to the KIF Passport Booth and vote for the best cultural Passport booth. We will have a free item to give you when you visit every Passport booth.
Our Passport Program is sponsored by Sound Credit Union this year.
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
These booths were located outside in front of ShoWare. You can find information and service booths, cultural retail booths and other local organizations.
- Kent Park Department
- Indian American Community Services (IACS)
- City of Kent Economic and Community Development Dept.
- Rainier Honey Co.
- GAL (Fun to Catch Toxic to Eat) Program
- Bluey's Jelly World
- Highline College
- Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers
- Oceane Studio
- Sparked Creations
- Kulphi LLC
- Kent For Districts
- Kent School District - Human Resources
- Kent School District - Nutrition Services
- Kent School District
- College for Kids Intercultural Early Learning Center
- The Seattle Times
- The Way to Happiness Foundation - Northwest Chapter
- Safi Hot Sauce
- Cultural Homestay International
- Resendiz Herrera Sales
- Puget Sound Fire
- Kent Police Department
- Foundation For a Drug-Free World
- Kent Library
- Kent Toast 'N Boast Toastmasters
- Rohi Project
- Love That Art
- Lena's Odds and Ends
- Crisis Connections
- Green River College
- Impact Public Schools
- Purposeful Treasures
- Smith Brothers Farms
- Hawo K Collections
- Into His Chambers
- Children's Therapy Center
- Chez-Raz Fashion for Life
- Bombay Jewelry
Sponsor Booths
Cultural Retail and Information Booths
Sponsor Booths
These booths have helped support our festival with funding to keep Kent International festival free for the public to attend. Stop by and learn more about what these businesses offer to the greater Kent area. These booths are also outside on the plaza.
- Molina Healthcare
- African American Leadership Forum
- Sound Credit Union
- Que tal Mobile
- Cruise Planners
- Chiro One Wellness Centers
- Sound Transit
- Reborn Cabinets
- Pacific Medical Centers
- Kent YMCA
- Kent Community Foundation (Table is inside in the art activities area.)
See our Partners Page for links to these business
Art Exhibit and Activities 2024
Kent Community Foundation
For several years, Kent Community Foundation has organized and sponsored an art exhibit for our festival.
Last year they displayed the work of almost 150 students inside in the arena in ShoWare. Attendees can stop by to see all the wonderful art this year from Educators of Color.
There will be art activities that attendees can try while visiting the art exhibit such as mural painting, making a book mark and making a button. These art activities will be shared by Federal Way and Todd Beamer High School robotics teams, Rusty Raven owners and Educators of Color. We will also have a table sharing the We Are America Book Project at Kent Meridian High School.
