Albany festival highlights food from around the world

Albany festival highlights food from around the world

You can enjoy food from around the world, along with some free entertainment. New York state's annual Food Festival is taking place on Wednesday, Aug. 15.

You can enjoy food from around the world, along with some free entertainment.

New York state’s annual Food Festival is taking place on Wednesday, Aug. 15.

It’s a daylong event that pairs delicious food and beverages with an exciting set of activities. A variety of cuisines will be represented including West African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, American and Asian.

It’s happening at the Empire State Plaza in Albany from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Southern and arena rock band .38 Special will headline this year’s event.

It’s all part of the annual “Summer at the Plaza” series.