On Saturday July 16 NYS Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, the Allerton Ave Merchants Association, Allerton Ave Tenants Association, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and MAS Productions are proud to present the 9th Annual Allerton Ave International Food Show. The food show will take place on Allerton Avenue off Boston Road from 12:00pm-5:00pm—Rain or Shine!
The festival will feature: giveaways, Kid’s activities & games such as: face painting, bounce houses & hayrides. Also featuring live entertainment by musical talents, The Jumpin’ Dragons and Gene Di Napoli, appearance by the La Sorsa Corner crew mascots, and most importantly, PLENTY of food! International cuisines will be sold from the following countries: Albania, China, the Caribbean, India, Italy, Latin America, Jamaica, and Thailand. These amazing food choices will all be entered into a food contest and judged by Chef John Denizard! Winners will be chosen based on food presentation and taste. The Allerton Ave International Food show is the only summer festival to take place in the Bronx that offers such a diverse menu for all who attend. It is going to be a day filled with fun for ALL ages!
Gene De Francis—Director of Allerton International Merchants Assoc. says, “Every year we look forward to coming together at the Allerton International Food Festival as a community, celebrating and sharing our cultural uniqueness which unites us as Americans & Bronxites. This year the festival is shaping up to be the best one yet-featuring great music, people and best of all great food!”
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj stated, "The Allerton Festival and International Food Show is one of my favorite events. In a community so diverse there are always two things that will always unite us - good food and good music. I am ecstatic to have more cuisines apart of the display this year and great entertainment. I encourage all to attend with friends, family and neighbors for a fun filled afternoon and good food."
