The KC Foodie Fest is the only event focused exclusively on featuring the metro’s unique artisanal food and beverage community that boasts more than 100 locally made products from beer to booze to cheeses and chocolates. This year's fest is being held in the commons area of the ASPIRIA campus, a work-live-play development managed by our hosting partners at Occidental Management Group. Guests of th
e fest enjoy delectable sips and samples from award-winning entrepreneurs, wine, cocktail and beer pairings, live local music, and the chance to win unique foodie experiences during our live auction. The KC Foodie Fest was founded in 2017 by Dave Eckert, an Emmy award-winning TV food and beverage journalist, who wanted to showcase Kansas City’s artisanal food and beverage creators at one event. You might know Dave from his years as a news reporter and anchor in Kansas City or from his most latest projects bringing the Kansas City foodie community together while highlighting the metro’s talented pool of chefs and restauranteurs. Daves-Dine-Arounds is a popular monthly, family-style food experience at diverse restaurants across the metro. And, if you follow Eats And Drinks With Dave on Instagram, you’ll discover all the things you never knew about food and drinks behind the scenes in KC.