The Natural History Museum of Utah hosted its third annual ‘Food Fest’ on May 16 and 17 and shared how they bring new flavors to visitors and new opportunities to vendors each year.
This festival hosted local vendors such as Beehive Cheese Company, Caputo’s Market and Deli and White Lake Farms Honey, giving attendees a variety of flavors to learn about. “This is one of my favorite weekends of the year,” said Luke Gangi-Wellman, director of education at Caputo’s. “I get a chance to showcase the things I am excited about and see the joy on other people’s faces as they get the same experience.”
Mingling at the market
One of the festival’s main attractions, the food market, featured several local brands. Mark Johnston, marketing manager at the museum, called it “lively and delicious.” The market highlights “sweet and savory flavors not just in the Salt Lake area but throughout Utah,” he said.
Vendors said the market is an opportunity to connect with their communities. “What we care about is the community impact and the people we get to connect with,” said Gangi-Wellman. “That’s what matters.”…