The 5th Annual Riverwalk International Food Festival Celebrates The Global Influence On South Florida’s Dynamic Culinary Scene This Saturday, November 15th

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – November 13, 2025 – Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale invites the community to Esplanade Park this Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM for the 5th Annual Riverwalk International Food Festival (RIFF). This free public event is part of Riverwalk’s 2025–2026 signature event season and showcases the rich flavors that define South Florida’s dynamic food scene.

Set along the picturesque Riverwalk, the festival will feature curated food vendors representing global cuisines—from Caribbean and Latin American staples to inventive fusion dishes. Guests will enjoy international bites, refreshing beverages, live music by musician Jonny Edwards, and lawn games in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.

Confirmed vendors reflect the international flavors, including: Pummarola, The Hibachi Wagon by Chef Alex, Gimme Grillin, Dutchy’s Sausages, Country Yaad, Kitty Boba Tea, Old World Polish Deli, Pinky’s Tacos, La Birrieria Tijuana and Kabob King. 

Attendees 21 and over will be able to enjoy a VIP Tasting Experience featuring local brewery Tarpon River Brewing, food from local restaurants The Chimney House and Señor Frogs, cocktails from Aupale Vodka, Oo-Lah RTD cocktails and J Street Wines! All food and drink is available while supplies last, final VIP admittance at 3:15 PM. Tickets are $30 when purchased before 12 pm on Friday, November 14, $35 at the event. More information and VIP tickets are available at www.GoRiverwalk.com/RIFF.

Event admission is free, and proceeds from sponsorships and bar sales benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and one of the lead organizations in making Fort Lauderdale’s downtown Riverwalk District the foremost place to Live, Work and Play. 

Free admission to Riverwalk events is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners. The 5th Annual Riverwalk International Food Festival is sponsored by: Journey Kid’s Dental, Rick and Flo Celender, Blakeley Law Firm, P.A. – Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers, Morningstar Storage – FAT Village, Swiggle, Aupale Vodka, Oo-Lah Cocktails, J Street Imports, Mark Graphics and Go Riverwalk Magazine. 

Riverwalk’s 2025–2026 event season continues with:

  • Riverwalk Holiday Lights Cruise – Monday, December 8, 2025 – 5 PM to 7 PM – Laura Ward Riverwalk Plaza (ticketed event)
  • 16th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival – Saturday, January 3, 2026 – 11 AM to 4 PM – Esplanade Park

The schedule of events for the rest of the 2025-2026 season will be available shortly.

For more information on sponsor and vendor opportunities, please email events@GoRiverwalk.com or call (954) 468-1541.