Boise Soul Food Festival

Name: Boise Soul Food Festival
Start: 2026-08-08T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-08T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Julia Davis Park

August 8 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Celebrate community, culture, and incredible food at the Boise Soul Food Festival, a vibrant annual celebration held in beautiful Julia Davis Park. This beloved free event showcases African-American-inspired soul food, music, dancing, and local Black-owned businesses — all with a mission to celebrate and educate the greater Treasure Valley about Black culture, fostering racial understanding and harmony within the community.

Come hungry and stay all day! Feast your way through dozens of food trucks and vendors serving up mouthwatering soul food, browse retail and community booths, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the day. The festival may also feature workshops and demonstrations celebrating African-American history, traditional dance and music, and more — making it as enriching as it is delicious. It’s a joyful, welcoming celebration for the whole family.

Details

Date:: August 8
Time:: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Event Categories:: All Ages, Dining, Family, Festivals & Events
Website:: https://www.facebook.com/events/julia-davis-park/boise-soul-food-fest/2965941093596947/

Venue

: Julia Davis Park
: 700 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702 + Google Map
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