Visitors & Spectators
This a public event with free admission. All people are encouraged to come. Come celebrate a piece of culture that is uniquely Korean.
Location:
Official Date - Sept 29th, 2024: Wolfe Park
3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Duration:
10:00am to 6:00pm
Celebration:
We are celebrating this just in time because the Korean Baechu, cabbage, is ripe and ready to ferment and being prepared for Korean Chuseok, Thanksgiving, in early September.
Bring:
Lawn chairs and blankets for a place to sit and watch performances. There will be food trucks, vendors and other activities available for purchase.
History:
What is Kimchi? Kimchi is usually spicy and consists of a fermented vegetable, and served with almost every meal in Korea. The most well-known kimchi is made from napa cabbage but many other vegetables can be used to make kimchi as well.
What makes this dish unique is its flavorful blend of vegetables, salt, and seasonings. It has become one of the most popular side dishes in recent years due to its unique taste and health benefits; joining the explosion of Korean cuisine,
culture, and entertainment. But how was kimchi invented, and what makes it so good? Find out by comming to the Adoptee Hub Kimchi Festival.
Supporters
Thank you all for your support!
NO JOKE! Get ready for a spicy good time at Adoptee Hub’s 2nd Kimchi Festival!
We’re mixing up 200 heads of cabbage, 100 tails of radish, 150 cloves of garlic, 3 bushels of green and white onions, freshly chopped cucumbers,
and 20 other delicious ingredients.
This festival is a huge testament to volunteerism and dedication.
We couldn’t have accomplished this without our sponsors’ generous support!
There’s still an opportunity to be a sponsor! This a lot of costs associated to such a good time.
However, we believe the value of this project outweighs the expenses. Your generosity, in any amount, will make a lasting impact.
Please, contact us at info@adopteehub.org.
Vendors
Cost for Vendors:
• ($25) small business
• ($100) large business
Arrival:
We suggest you arrive around 8:00am to start setting up your booth.
No Stakes Allowed.
We kindly ask that vendors refrain from using stakes in the lawn at the festival.
Thank You!
Adopee Hub says thank you for participating in our festival and making it a success.
We encourage you to keep spreading the word and making each year as memorable as the last by participating again.
Food Vendors
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All spots for food trucks are reserved,
there are no food trucks spots available.
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Cost for Food Vendors:
• $100
Arrival:
We suggest you arrive between 6:00am to 8:00am to start setting.
Parking on Pavement:
All food vendors are located along the path.
Thank You!
Adopee Hub says thank you for participating in our festival and making it a success.
We encourage you to keep spreading the word and making each year as memorable as the last by participating again.
City Forms:
These forms are to participate as a food vendor. All food vendors must be registered with the city of St Louis Park, MN, and Hennepin County.
• Follow these links below to fill out and learn how to submit both forms.
St Louis Park:
• Information to Peddler/transient merchant/solicitor form. Refer to the application instructions for more details.
License Application:
Click Here:
License Application: Click Here:
• Vendors must provide their own power generator if needed.
Kimchi Making and Tasting Participants
Kimchi Making (Early Bird Pricing $20 / Day of $25):
Will be accepted all day, please make sure you have your wrist band to participate.
Adult entry is $20, either to participate individually or to accompany a child.
Kimchi Tasting (Early Bird Pricing $15 / Day of $25):
This experience includes tasting up to 20 different types of Kimchi
and, while supplies last, a specialized Kimchi Festival bowl, rice, and utensils.
Kids:
Children younger than 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants:
You will receive, while supplies last, a bag with kimchi swag, a 17oz jar of kimchi, and kimchi recipe.
"Making Kimchi" by KOREA.NET - Official page of the Republic of Korea is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kimchi Contest Participants
Registrations ($35):
Please provide a 6 oz sample of your kimchi for judging.
NOTICE: Preparation must be done ahead of time before the day of the festival in order to be accepted.
Judging:
Winners will be announced at 4:30pm.
- We encourage all skill levels to participate.
- Your recipe will be featured in our next book, Cooking Korean.
Thank You!
Adopee Hub says thank you for participating in our festival and making it a success.
We encourage you to keep spreading the word and making each year as memorable as the last by participating again.
Performance Schedule
• updated 9-21-2024 •
10:30 am • Introduction - TBA
10:45 am • Julie Kwon - Her adoption story.
11:00 am • Master Lee TKD
11:30 pm • Cypher Side Dance School
12:00 pm • Mia Mc
12:30 pm • Bibigo
01:00 pm • Anna Myonghee Kim
01:20 pm • Suz Swanson
01:40 pm • Jayki Lor
02:00 pm • Shinparam
02:15 pm • Sansai Yonsei Kai
02:30 pm • Bibigo
03:00 pm • K-Move
03:30 pm • TKD Taekwondo
04:30 pm • Kimchi Contest Winners
Children’s Area
Admission:
$10, there will be a bouncy house.
Time:
10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Activities:
Korean games, Korean crafts, two corn hole sets, playground.
"Bouncy Houses" by FtCarsonPAO is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
