An employee of Surf Club Saipan serves a classic hot plate of rice, corn on the cob, and ribs at the Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival on June 17, 2023, in Saipan. This year’s Taste will be held on May 4, 11, 18 and 25 at American Memorial Park.
(MVA) — Twenty-eight booths await the hungry and thirsty at the 25th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival set for every Saturday in May 2024 at American Memorial Park in Saipan.
Taste of the Marianas is a gourmet’s delight, offering some of the destination’s best cuisine and entertainment. The festival will feature affordable dishes from local hotels and restaurants, live entertainment, food eating competitions, cooking contests, arts and crafts sales, and more. Entry is free.
This year’s eateries will include 38 Mitsubachi, Smokeout by Apu, Cup Bab Korean Restaurant, Benki, Yaya’s Baked Goods, CK Smokehouse and Salad, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, Fork and Spoon, Great Harvest, Herman’s Modern Bakery, Lanlan’s Tea House, Island Grindz, Java Joe’s, Kanto 10, Kinpachi, Loco & Taco, Tupu Cane Juice, New Matty’s BBQ, Oh My Grill, Surf Club, T-Bar, The Hut, Vi- Lyn’s BBQ, Saipan World Resort, Ever Trust 123 Food, Marpac, Napu Brewing and Westco.
The Taste of the Marianas is organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority and is a highlight of May Tourism Month.
“Our mouths are already watering just looking at the list of participants in this year’s Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival. It’s going to be a gourmet’s delight!” said MVA Managing Director Christopher A. Concepcion. “‘Taste’ is the event for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food, great entertainment, and a laidback island vibe in Saipan. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements about the event, and we’ll see you on May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024 at American Memorial Park.”
Festival Gold Sponsor is Bridge Capital LLC and Silver Sponsors are Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan and Lanlan Tea House.
For more information, contact MVA Community Projects Specialist Ray Villagomez at rvillagomez@mymarians.com or (670) 664-3200.
