The 3rd Annual Laramie International Flavor Festival will occur April 16-20 throughout Downtown Laramie. 24 Laramie venues will offer flavors and events inspired by international students and community members.
Through collaborations, international flavors, and conversations, Laramie International Flavor Festival celebrates diverse international residents and influences.

The volunteer-run event is organized by Laramie Main Street Alliance. The festival partners with University of Wyoming’s Office of Global Engagement to encourage the participation of the international community.

Throughout the festival week, over 20 participating downtown restaurants will infuse menu items with flavors inspired by these entries, and the stories will be displayed on tables at each venue.

The festival website at laramiemainstreet.org/international-flavor-festival reveals essays, photos, events and these menu items: traditional dishes, such as Egyptian Koshary at Sweet Melissa’s, a traditional English Breakfast at Accomplice, and the rose-infused Malaysian Air Bandung drink at The Grounds Coffeeshop. Creative fusions are as varied as the Italian-Mexican items from Chacho’s Taco, and Pakistani Chai Tea Ice Cream at Big Dipper.

EVENTS (subject to change)

Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Welcome Reception with Aylin Carey. Aylin will share how baklava and tea connect her to her Turkish heritage. 5:00 pm, Laramie Main Street Alliance: 115 E. Ivinson Ave. FREE: Press Conference & Awards for Writing Contest Announcements. 5:30 pm, Laramie Main Street Alliance: 115 E. Ivinson Ave. FREE: International Food Trivia @ Bonds Brewing. 7:30 pm, Bonds Brewing: 411 S 2nd St.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024: FREE: International or Food Poetry Reading Open Mike. 6:00 pm, Night Heron 107 E. Ivinson Ave.

Thursday, April 18, 2024: International Barefoot Boogie (donation requested). 6:00 - 8:00 pm, This is a mindful dance party in a club-like setting to popular music (all ages). The Collective: 100 S 2nd St.

Friday, April 19, 2024: Live in Laramie at the Elks: Brazilian music. Recommended donation of $10. 4:00-5:30 pm - Open Brazilian Dance workshop for community with Kebrina Josefina De Jesús. 6:00-8:00 pm - Jorge Alabe Quartet. The Elks Club: 103 S 2nd St.

Saturday, April 20, 2024: FREE: International Culture Adventure. 2:00 - 5:30 pm, Music and dance from the international community. Posters and demonstrations by international students and scholars from UW. Shared stories- gather stories for 2025 festival. Hosted by WyoGlobal. The Collective: 100 S 2nd St.