Seventh Annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival
Event Information
Description
Come discover the joy of soy at the seventh annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE
Event Center at Saint Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough St. (at Geary Boulevard)
San Francisco
Free revolving shuttle to and from the Japantown Peace Plaza to The Event Center, sponsored by the Japantown Task Force.
ADMISSION: $10 in advance / $15 at the door*
Buy THREE, get one FREE!
(EXCHANGE EVENTBRITE TICKETS AT THE DOOR)
The festival will feature live entertainment, various soy- and tofu-related vendors, free samples, a raffle including a Grand Prize of a $1,500 Toto Washlet, an educational component highlighting the various uses of soy, audience participation games including a Tofu Eating Contest, a children’s activity area and a Soy and Tofu Dessert Competition.
FREE TOTE to the first 500 in attendance.
This year's exciting performance lineup includes:
• G Yamazawa (spoken word and hip-hop)
• Trace Repeat (Asian American funk)
• Parangal Dance Company (Filipino dance)
• Chung Ngai Dance Troupe (lion dancing)
SEE MORE INFO on entertainers HERE
Now in its seventh year, the Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival is a popular culinary and cultural event that serves as the main fundraiser for the Nichi Bei Foundation.
The mission of the Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival is to educate the public about the health benefits and various uses of soy and tofu. In adhering to these goals, the Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival — an annual fundraiser for the Nichi Bei Foundation — strives to be a vehicle for community-building and leadership development while adhering to the Foundation’s mission of keeping the community connected, informed and empowered.
*Proceeds from the Festival help to publish the first nonprofit ethnic community newspaper of its kind in the country, the Nichi Bei Weekly. No refunds or exchange allowed on tickets.
INFO: www.soyandtofufest.org
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Muni Geary 38 has a stop at Gough and Geary, which is the closest to the Event Center at Saint Mary's Cathedral. Parking in the neighborhood is limited so we recommend taking public transporation (Muni, Uber, Lyft, etc.) Certain sponsorship levels come with reserved parking spots.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
General inquiry: info@soyandtofufest.org, message us on Facebook or tweet us.
Marketing opportunities: marketing@soyandtofufest.org
What's the refund policy?
Tickets are not refundable. However, all ticket proceeds go to benefitting the Nichi Bei Foundation to continue to publish the Nichi Bei Weekly — the first nonprofit ethnic community newspaper of its kind in the country — and its Website, http://www.nichibei.org/.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages are welcome! Come discover the joy of soy together as a family!
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Bring your printed ticket or show it to us on your mobile phone.
Is this a vegan event? Are there animal products sold / served at the event?
Even though our food and artisan vendors are selling primarily soy and tofu-related products, some of these products do contain animal products (such as meat, fish broth, milk etc.) This event is not 100% plant-based.
