FAQ

  • When & where is the festival?

    • Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3, 2026 at TRUST in Downtown St. Louis (401 Pine St., St. Louis, MO)

  • It’s too hot in August, will this be inside or outside?

    • 70% of the festival is inside unless you want to explore the rooftop and activations outside of the festival.

  • What are the hours of the festival?

    • There are two sessions on Saturday and two session on Sunday.

      • Daytime:

        • 10:30-11:00am: VIP Early Access

        • 11:00-2:00pm: General

      • Afternoon:

        • 3-3:30pm: VIP Early Access

        • 3:30-6:30pm: General

    • IT IS IMPORTANT to double check the session you’d like to attend. Your tickets is for a specific session, therefore, it’s invalid if you attempt to redeem it at another session. VIP for each session is available.

  • Will the same food be available throughout the entire day?

    • YES - The menus will be the same throughout the festival. The chefs are bringing some of their best dishes to the festival!

    • Surprises and brand activations may vary throughout the day.

    • Just like a music festival, we’ll have special chefs, mixologists, and performers that you won’t want to miss

  • Will I have to commit to purchasing full meals at each vendor like other food festivals?

    • NO! We miss the days when food festivals were about sampling. Committing to a full entree at every stop takes away from the joy of trying a little bit of everything.

    • We miss real food festivals where you get to try a bunch of food. Every vendor offers discounted menu options offer tasting sized portions priced between $4-$8. It’s the perfect way to explore, discover new favorites, and enjoy a wide variety of the top dishes in St. Louis without filling up too fast.

    • Of course, once you fall in love with something, the chefs will have full sized entrees available. You’ve got options and a whole lot of flavor ahead!

  • What are the different types of tickets available for purchase?

    • General Admission: Guarantees entry into the festival for your specific session. Your ticket gives you access to purchase food from all participating vendors, DJ’s, FREE giveaways, art activations, brand activations, and more.

      • All ages welcome (alcohol service restricted to 21+)

      • Ticket valid for ONE session only - you must select your preferred session at time of purchase

      • No re-entry once your session has ended

    • VIP - One Session: Guarantees entry into the festival for your specific session. In addition to access to purchase food from all participating vendors, DJ’s, FREE giveaways, art activations, and brand activations, your ticket gives you the following:

      • VIP is 21+

      • 30 minute early access into the festival

      • Unlimited open bar with premium spirits, craft cocktails, and select wines

      • Includes trying food from the different vendors.

      • Access to our exclusive VIP lounge with private seating and restrooms

      • No re-entry once your session has ended

      • VIP guests are not allowed to share VIP perks with GA guests.

      • VIP wristband must be worn at all times

  • Will the food be the same throughout the day?

    • Yes! This is different from year one. You can expect the same offerings throughout the duration of the festival.

  • How can I buy tickets?

    • Early Bird tickets are available now via our website or POSH.

  • Can we transfer tickets to someone else?

    • Yes, each ticket is single-use, but is transferable, so as long as your new ticket recipient has the QR code associated with the ticket at check-in, they will be fine.

  • What is the refund policy?

    • Ticket sales are final. No refunds. This festival is ran or shine.

  • Do kids need to purchase tickets?

    • Kids 12 years old and under get free entry with the purchase of an adult ticket. One adult=one child.

  • Is there re-entry allowed?

    • Yes, during the select session you chose. No alcohol is allowed outside of the festival grounds.

  • Can I buy tickets at the door?

    • We STRONGLY encourage purchasing your tickets as soon as possible as we anticipate this festival selling out. We can not guarantee tickets will be available at the door.

  • Does the ticket come with food?

    • Details are provided in your ticket description.

    • Complimentary bites are available while supplies last.

  • Will there there be photos and video taken at this event?

    • When you enter Foodies Eat First Fest ("FEFF"), you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by FEFF and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar FEFF events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of FEFF. You release FEFF, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by FEFF or the person or entity designated to do so by FEFF. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

  • Will credit/debit cards be accepted at the festival?

    • Yes

  • Will cash be accepted at the festival?

    • Yes

  • Will there be an ATM?

    • No

  • Where do I park?

    • Since this is in Downtown St .Louis, there are several nearby parking garages and street parking.

  • Is there a Handicap / Disability / Pregnant accessibility and entrance?

    • Yes, this entrance is located on the Pine St side of the building. Please find a member of our event staff and they’ll be able to assist you.

  • Is cannabis allowed?

    • While recreation use is allowed in St. Louis, this is not a licensed cannabis event. So please adhere to local laws regarding cannabis.

  • Will there be merch?

    • Of course! You will definitely want to get a few items to commemorate the first year of this festival.

  • Will there be music?

    • Yes, we will have DJ’s throughout the whole event, as well a few live performances.

  • Will there be any surprises?

    • :)

  • What is the security situation?

    • We will have metal detectors at the door and security onsite. The safety of our guests is a high priority.