Promising top Hudson Valley chefs, restaurateurs, and food vendors operating in culinary traditions from around the world, the CultureConnect organization will host its annual Multicultural Food Festival at Black Snake Brewing Co. (Old Adriance Farm) in Staatsburg on May 22.

Alongside its aim of inspiring passion for cultural diversity and global engagement through the sharing of food traditions from around the world, the event will showcase live music, dance, and other modes of artistic expression from a wide range of ethnic traditions. Reserved tickets are pay-what-you-can, although there’s a $10 suggested donation (kids under 12 are free). Admission includes access to cuisine from around the world (including Indian, Armenian, Palestinian, Mexican, Italian, Turkish, Greek, and Chinese offerings) plus one beer/drink from Black Snake Brewing Co.

Multicultural merchandise will be for sale, and kids will receive a “’Round the World Passport” to be stamped at each table. Latin dance lessons, African drumming and storytelling, and farm animals, lawn games, walking trails, and more will be part of the family-friendly activities including.

The CultureConnect Multicultural Food Festival will be held at Black Snake Brewing Co. (Old Adriance Farm) in Staatsburg on May 22 from 1 to 4pm. Visit the CultureConnect website for tickets and information.