The Texas Folklife Festival is a wonderful opportunity for you to “travel the world” and taste foods of a different culture – all in one location! There is possibly no better way to learn about a culture than to eat the food. Notice the different spices, textures, ingredients. The food will tell you so much about the people and the place they live. So walk around and savor the flavors Texas has to offer at the 33rd Annual Texas Folklife Festival!
Below are a sampling of the cultures and cuisine presented at this year’s Texas Folklife Festival.
| Alsatians of Castroville Parisa on a cracker |
Belgian American Club of Texas Belgian waffle with powdered sugar, strawberries and vanilla ice cream |
French Music Association, Inc. of San Antonio Etouffée |
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| Canary Islands Descendents Association Truchas Canarias (Sweet potato turnover) |
San Antonio Pod Chili Appreciation Society, Inc. Chili, Chili dog, Chili pie |
Chinese Community Council Egg roll, Long life noodles |
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| Bexar County Czech Heritage Society Kolaches |
Danish Association of Texas Danish hot dog, Aebleskiver (Pastry with powdered sugar) |
Filipino Americans in San Antonio, Inc. Inihaw (Pork shish kabob), Pancit (Canton Noodles with vegetables), Lumpia (Eggroll) |
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| New Braunfels Wurstfest Association Pork ribs and sauerkraut, Bratwurst on a bun with sauerkraut, Sausage-on-a-stick |
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Beef or chicken gyro, Greek salad, Baklava |
Hula Halau Ohana Elikapeka Hawaiian snow, Huli huli chicken, Shrimp chips |
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| Colum Kille Division, Ancient Order of Hiberians Baked potato with toppings |
Christopher Columbus Italian Society Pizza |
Japan American Society of San Antonio Yakisoba (Noodles with cabbage, onion and ham), Yakitori (Chicken kabob) Sunomono (Cucumber salad) |
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| Knights of Peter Claver Red beans and rice, Gumbo, Boudin |
Lebanese of St. George Maronite Catholic Church Shish-kabob, Grilled garlic chicken, Tabouli, Kibbee burgers, Behleweh |
San Alphonsus Catholic Church Beef fajita taco |
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| Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Quesadillas |
Mexican-American Business and Professional Women’s Club Palettas (Fruit flavored popsicles), Aguas frescas (Fruit flavored water) |
Nigerian People’s Association of San Antonio Suya (Grilled beef with pepper and spices), Doh-doh (Ripe plantain with sauce) |
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| Norwegian Society of Texas Lapskaus (Stew), Smor brod (Roast beef on rye bread with cucumber and condiments) |
Polish Bigos (Stew), Pierogi (Dumplings) |
Scottish Society of San Antonio Scotch eggs, Haggis, Shortbread |
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| Lao-Thai Mission Fried bananas, Egg roll |
San Antonio Lion Dance Association Malaysian teriyaki, Crab claws, Spring roll, Fried rice, Lo mein |
Turkish American Association of San Antonio Chicken shish-kabob, Kisir (Salad), Baklava |
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| Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles, Koch kase (cheese) sandwich |
Osasa Organizacion Salvadorena-Americana San Antonio Pupusa, Shrimp Quesadillas |
ITC Alliance Popcorn, Ice cream, Fudge |
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| San Antonio Men’s Garden Club Watermelon chunks |
UTSA Alumni Association Beers of the world |
East Texas Yamboree Yam pie |
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