The event will provide a unique experience in which attendees can enjoy the most popular staple of El Salvador from different vendors, network, shop from small businesses, learn from non-profits mission to make change, take pictures with your besties in our photo opp space, listen to music from a talented DJ,  and enjoy a panel conversation on the history of pupusas, chefs' journeys and Salvadoran cuisine. Additionally, we will have our very own 'Bichitos & Bichitas Club' which will feature, arts & crafts, games, giveaways and more for the little cipotes! We will also have for the first time ever, a Salvadoran Tattoo artist Puchica Studio providing flash tattoos inspired by Salvadoran folk art!

About the Pupusa Chefs:
From traditional chicharron con queso, to fusion pupusas, we want them all and can't wait to showcase the chefs that we have lined up! These are Pupusa Artists, pupusa chefs that have learned their grandmothers recipes and have added their own creative spin! You don't want to miss this!

Pupusa & Food Vendors:
Vchos Truck from Los Angeles, CA
Salvi Soul LA Truck from Los Angeles, CA
Chorizo Providencia from Los Angeles, CA
Doña Bibi's Honduran Restaurant from Los Angeles, CA
La Pulperia Honduran Market from Los Angeles, CA

About the Panel: 
An open heart conversation with chefs about their challenges and accomplishments in the culinary industry. Panelists include:

Afro-Salvadoran Chef, Norma Perez founder of The Salvi Vegan.
Honduran-American Chef, Dafne Mejia, Runner Up on Hell's Kitchen Season 21
Salvadoran Chef, Wendy Centeno owner of Vchos Truck
Panel will be moderated by Ana Flores founder of #WeAllGrow Latina

PUPUSA OLYMPICS: 
An entertaining way of celebrating culture and enjoying pupusas!
🔹3 teams!
🔹Event attendees compete for bragging rights and prizes!
3 Activities
🔹Pupusa Eating Competition!
🔹Make the best Pupusa!
🔹Blind tasting of Pupusa ingredients!
To make this even more entertaining we will have celebrity contestants.

Winning team receives a $50 Target gift card each!

Shop Small:
You will be able to meet and greet Salvadoran authors, business owners, creatives, non-profits and more in the community!

Sponsors and Partners include: 
AltaMed
Telemundo 52
NBC4
Mattel (providing toys to the first 100 kids).
Cihuatán (providing exclusive tastings to VIP ticket holders)
Tap Truck Los Angeles (craft beer from local breweries)
New York Life
Las Fotos Project
The Klub Gymnastics
Angel City FC
Pepsi

Event Hours:
Doors Open at 4pm
Ends at 8pm
Event is ALL AGES
Kids under 12 are FREE
Tickets can be purchased at door $30 entrance fee. 
Ticket holders that purchased online will be given priority entrance. 
Purchased tickets at door will enter at venue discretion and capacity.

If you're thinking of consuming alcoholic beverages, you must bring a valid ID with picture.

Mask is optional.  
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