A global street-eats festival is happening today, Saturday, September 19, in Oakland’s Jack London neighborhood, bringing a one-day exploration of global street food to Alice Street and BLOC15.
The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. PT and combines food with stories about migration, memory, heritage, and traditions connected to the foods people carry across generations.
Rather than focusing only on food vendors, the event is built around an “eat-and-learn” approach. According to KQED’s Edible Atlas event listing, the festival connects street food with cultural storytelling, local makers, live performances, and family programming.
A festival built around food stories
The Edible Atlas experience centers on the idea that street food can carry stories beyond what is served. The festival programming highlights the traditions and histories associated with participating dishes while creating opportunities for guests to learn more about their origins…