International Taste of Kent Food Court
2026 Food Trucks - We are still adding to the list.
We are bringing together a variety of tasty flavors and dishes from around the globe with local food trucks again for 2026. The Food Court will be at accesso ShoWare Center in the west parking lot from 11am to 4:00 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.
The Next Slice pizza co - serving homemade New York style pizza from our bespoke trailer
Great taste is the name of the game and we're committed to stepping up to the plate. Our goal is provide delicious, natural options. That's why we prepare all of our meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarian options available.
2026 Food Pop-Up Booths - We are still adding to the list.
These are local food booths sharing their unique and tasty dishes and treats. These pop-up booths will be at accesso ShoWare Center in the west parking lot from 11am to 4:00 pm.
Kulphi, LLC
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.
(Booth is on the plaza in front of ShoWare.)
Theary Cambodian Foods, our mission is to share the authentic Khmer cuisine with the world. As a Cambodian restaurant, we believe that our food is a hidden gem that is in danger of being forgotten. Through storytelling and introducing the world of Khmer traditional dishes, we aim to put Khmer foods in your heart and help preserve our rich culinary heritage.
We are a local family-owned business and operate out of Renton, WA. Our mission is to bring family and friends together through delicious creative deserts we call Puddin’Cakz; which is a mixture of pudding, cheesecake, and layered toppings. In addition to that, we offer fresh squeezed lemonade and southern style po’boys
International Taste of Kent Food Court
Korean Cheese Dogs. Beautifully fried, golden battered coated mozzarella on a stick.
Booths in 2026 - We are still adding booths
Passport Cultural 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.
- 1. Snohomish - Blue Heron Canoe
- 2. USA - Greater Kent Historical Society
- 3. Africa -Mother Africa
- 4. Iraq - Iraqi Community Center of Washington
- 5. Taiwan - South Puget Sound Chinese Language School
- 6. Ireland - Rowan Fae Irish Dance Company
- 7. Japan, China, Norway - Kent Sister Cities Association
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
These booths were located outside in front of ShoWare. You can find information and service booths, cultural retail booths and other local organizations.
- Highline College - Outreach and Recruitment
- Indivisible Covington & Indivisible Kent
- Western States Carpenters
- African Sports Federation and Academic Program
- Bluey's Jelly World LLC
- Washington Youth Alliance
- Kulphi, LLC
- Molina Healthcare
- African American Leadership Forum
- Fun to Catch Toxic to Eat
- Pacific Medical Centers
- TVG-Medulla LLC/Chiro One Wellness
- Kent YMCA
- Communities of Rooted Brilliance
- KSD Nutrition Services
- Afreesha X Outside Thinc Artprenuer
- Rainier Honey Co.
- Two Maids of Kent
- Puddin' N' Body Care, LLC
- GG Jewel Blooms
- Puget Sound Fire
- Kent Police Department
- King County District Court
- Foundation For a Drug-Free World
- Churches of Scientology Disaster Response
- The Way to Happiness
- Kent Toast 'N Boast Toastmasters
- Love That Art
- King County Library System
- Youth for Human Rights
- Smith Brothers Farms
- Refugees Northwest Foster Care
- Essentials First
- International Foster Care
Sponsor 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
- Sound Credit Union
- African American Leadership Forum
- Kent Schools Foundation
- Pacific Medical Centers
- Kent YMCA
- BECU Credit Union
- Free Love Orthodontics
See our Partners Page for links to these business and our In Kind Partners.
Art and Stem Activities 2026
Art and Stem Activities
There will be an exhibit of Kent School District Students' art work inside in the arena in ShoWare. Attendees can stop by to see all this wonderful art this year and art from Educators of Color.
There will be art activities that attendees can try while visiting the art exhibit such as making a book mark. Also in this area there will be activities from Meeker Middle School Robotics Stem Club. In addition, we will have a table sharing the second "We Are America" Book Project and the Coding Club, both from Kent Meridian High School.
