Lauren Rivera 
K-pop is taking over the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City this summer with a foodie festival boasting live music, food vendors, and all the Seoul-inspired fun. Operating as an extension of the Jersey City Night Market, K-Pop Foodie Fest will take place at Magnolia Landing at 136 Magnolia Avenue, from 2PM to 8PM on August 9th. Read on for what to know about the K-Pop Foodie Fest, happening in Jersey City this August.
About the K-Pop Foodie Fest
A free festival surrounding all things K-pop and Asian culture is coming to Jersey City on Saturday, August 9th. Presented by MMFB Productions and sponsored by KRE Group, the duo that brought the Jersey City Night Market to life in 2024, this community event will be an extension of the market, taking place from 2PM to 8PM at the public plaza, Magnolia Landing.
All kinds of food vendors will be in attendance. Some of the menu offerings include softbite soufflé pancakes, tornado potatoes, tanghulu, Filipino street eats, musubis, bubble tea, fusion BBQ, skewers, bao buns, and ramen. 902 Brewing Co. will also be there, hosting a beer garden, and featuring its new Mango Slushie Margaritas.
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The entertainment lineup includes:
- 2PM-4:30PM – DJ Sean See
- 4:30PM-5PM – DivaDance (featuring a K-Pop choreography lesson)
- 5PM-7:30PM – DJ Peach
- 7:30PM-8PM – Project 1
When attendees are not jamming out to live music or indulging in a foodie treat, they can enjoy free activations like a Loro card swap table, face Painting, face gems, a K-Pop stan photo booth, and a K-Pop dance workshop.
“This isn’t just a food festival. It’s a full-blown K-Pop takeover in Journal Square!” Alysis Vasquez, CEO of MMFB Productions, said in a statement shared with The Hoboken Girl. “Don’t miss out on the ultimate mashup of flavors and fandom as we debut a new kind of festival in Jersey City.”
While the festival is free, those interested in attending are encouraged to register on Eventbrite. Though walk-ins are, of course, welcome.
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