Multicultural Festival cooks up food and fun this weekend at Market Creek Plaza

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is hosting a Multicultural Festival Day this Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater.

The free event is returning for the first time since 2020 in an effort to celebrate a variety of cultures through food, entertainment and connecting with the community.

"There's no festival without food. So we have some great food vendors," says Vanessa McEvoy, Facilities and Operations Manager for The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation.

"These are all staples of our Chamorro culture. At any fiesta, you would find these items here," says Melissa Salas-Ramirez, Manager of Mahalang Grill & Craft, one of the vendors at Sunday's event.

In addition to the food, they will have performances from groups like Danza Azteca Kuauhkoatl. Attendees can also join in on activities including rock climbing, face painting, jumbo lawn games and more.  

This event is free to the public and is taking place at 336 Euclid Avenue. Local vendors will be selling food and merchandise. 

You can register for the event here, or simply show up and enjoy the food and festivities!