Laramie International Flavor Festival
April 14 - 18, 2026
Through collaborations, international flavors, stories and conversations, Laramie International Flavor Festival celebrates our residents and international influences.
Presented by Laramie Main Street and their partnership with University of Wyoming International Students and Scholars, this volunteer-run festival pairs individuals from our community and around the world with downtown businesses to infuse their menus with unique international flavors.
About 20 downtown restaurants & venues are offering food specials plus 10+ events inspired by 5 years of stories from 200+ community members and international students representing 60+ nations.
Questions about the event? Contact flavorfestival@laramiemainstreet.org
2026 Restaurant Specials and Stories
click on restaurants and scroll down to meet the flavor ambassadors, and read their stories, that inspired this year’s international specials.
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Specials run April 14-18 unless otherwise noted. Specials may run out so be sure to get to your favorite restaurant early!
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 7:
6:30pm
Anticipated Laramie International Flavor Festival Week Proclamation
Laramie City Hall - 4th and Ivinson
Tuesday, April 14:
5:00-6:00 pm
Welcome Reception and Award Ceremony - FREE
Laramie Main Street Office - 103 Grand Ave.
Festival Ambassador Aylin Carey will share how Turkish baklava and stories connect her to her cultural heritage. Baklava and tea will be served. This will be followed by a recognition of our 2026 award winners and participants.
6:30pm
International Bingo - FREE
Black Tooth Brewing, 108 Grand Avenue
7:00-8:00pm
Juried Art Exhibit Grand Opening – Connections through Charcoal and Flavor- a collaboration with UW Visual Arts - FREE
Metro Coffee - 117 E Ivinson Ave
UW Visual Arts students in Foundational Drawing I Class, taught by Samara Johnson, were asked “What food or flavor connects you to your heritage and/or memories.” From this prompt, each student created a still life charcoal drawing of objects that connected them to their essay and experiences.
20 selected works will be on display at Metro Coffee throughout the festival.
7:30 pm
International Food Trivia - FREE
Bonds Brewery - 411 S 2nd St
Come and test your international knowledge at the brew pub.
Wednesday, April 15:
5:00 - 6:00pm
Open Chairs and Conversations- a meet-up - FREE
Devine Eats - 211 E. Grand Ave
An opportunity to meet neighbors and make new friends. Pull up a chair and sit at our community table - we’ll provide free tea- as you ask each other about the foods and flavors that most connect you to your heritage and memories. From here- you are encouraged to explore the rest of the festival together.
Thursday, April 16:
6:00pm
International Poetry Open Mic - FREE
Night Heron - 107 E. Ivinson Ave
Read your own poetry or a translation of your favorite poetry, or just come and listen.
6:00pm
Live German Trio - FREE
Black Tooth Brewing, 108 Grand Avenue
Friday, April 17:
5:00 - 6:00pm
Austrian sauerkraut-making workshop (hands-on!) - FREE
Bond’s Brewing - 411 S. 2nd St.
Led by 2026 Flavor Ambassador for Austria, Philip Gabathuler
10:00pm
Late Night International Karaoke
Lovejoys - 101 Grand Ave
Saturday, April 18:
2:00-5:30pm
“International Culture Adventure” - a celebration of community, Hosted by WyoGlobal and Laramie Main Street - Free
The Collective Center for the Healing Arts - 100 S 2nd St.
2:00-4:30pm
Music and dance from the international community including Austrian Accordion by Philip Gabathuler, Turkish belly dancing by Aylin Carey, African drumming by WASA, and more!
2:00-4:00pm
Posters and demonstrations by UW international students and scholar
2:30-4:30pm
Henna by Shikha Sharma
4:30pm
Video Works by UW Department of Visual Arts 3150 Visual Arts in Time Class - view their interpretations of how food connects them to their heritage and memories.
5:00pm
Story Stage: Meet our flavor ambassadors and hear their stories that inspired this year’s festival and menus.
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