Unlocking The Best Eats: A Food Lover’s Guide To The Festival Of The Arts

Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Grand Rapids this Friday through Sunday, and all of the food options can be a little overwhelming. Which booth should you hit up? There are 24 of them to choose from, so it's not an easy decision.

We've made the decision a little easier for you with the Wheel of Festival of the Arts Food!

Give the wheel a spin, find out where you should stop, and then check out what they're offering below! (Also, it's important to note that some food booths do not accept credit cards, so come prepared with cash.)

1. Patty Matters - American - All-American, The Brewster, Olive Deluxe, Sliders, Prize, Potato Bombs, Soda, Water.

2. Honeybee's Kitchen - Caribbean - Jerk Chicken, Jerk Rib Tips, Fried Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, Red Beans & Rice, Soda (Offers gluten and dairy-free options.)

3. Fire & Rice Paella - Spanish Paella - Chicken & Sausage Paella, Vegan Paella, Water (Gluten-free and vegan options.)

4. Tacos La Familia - Mexican - Tacos (asada, pastor, chicken, chorizo), Tortas, Quesadillas, Burritos, Chicken Nuggets

5. Underground Cookie Club - American - Artisan Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten and dairy-free options available.)

6. Famz Nigerian Food - Nigerian - Jollof Rice, Puff Puff, Plantain/Chicken/Rice Combo, Fufu & Egusi, Suya, Grilled Turkey Wings, Ginger Juice, Chapman (Gluten-free options available.)

7. Outlaw Roasted Corn - Mexican - Corn in the Cup, Corn on the Cob, Walking Tacos

8. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - Greek - Souvlaki (pork skewers), Baklava, Soda, Water

9. Pochi's Columbian - Columbian - Empanadas, Chorizo Arepas, Chicharron w/Yuca, Macarons, Coconut Cookies, Panderitos, Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans

10. Semifreddo - Italian - Baguette Sandwiches, Italian Frozen Desserts, Sparking Cream Floats, Sicilian Soda, Water

11. Frostbite - American Shaved Ice - Pure Pineapple, Mango Mania, Tropical Trifecta, Sour Puss, Almighty Almond, Cravin' Caramel Apple, Water (Gluten-free)

12. West Michigan Asian American Association - Boba Tea & Drinks - Boba Bella Smoothie, Strawberry Smoothie, Peaches & Cream, Thai Tea

13. Burek, Etc. - Balkan/Mediterranean - Burek, Zeljanica, Sirnica, Krompirusa, Crispy Apple Pie, Pastry Bites (Dairy-free)

14. Ice Box Brand Ice Cream - American - Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Bars, Popsicles, Soda, Kombucha

15. Olly's Donuts - American - Mini Donuts, Mini Milkshakes

16. Tamales Mary - Mexican - Tamales, Quesabirrias, Quesadillas, Tortas, Elote, Mexican Flavored Water

17. Sanse Filipino - Filipino - Pork BBQ Sticks, Frying Pan Delights, Veggie Fried Rice, Pancit (vegetarian noodles), Cladereta (spicy beef stew), Pork/Chicken Adobo/Sweet & Sour Chicken, Soda, Water

18. Meetah: South Asian Delights - South Asian - Samosa, Gola Ganda, Cotton Candy, Karak Chai, Mango Juice, Water

19. Big Mike's Kettle Corn - American - Kettle Corn, Caramel Corn, Caramel Cheddar Corn, Lemonade (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

20. Chinese Association of West Michigan - Asian - Shrimp Skewers, Egg Rolls, Crab Cheese Rangoon, Fried Rice

21. Crepes by the Lakes - French - Nutella, Nutella w/Fruit, Cinnamon Sugar, Blueberry Lemonade, S'more, Ham & Swiss, Coffee

22. Kona Ice - American Shaved Ice - Klassic, King, Color Change, Kowabunga, Topz Sour Candy, Sweet Drizzle

23. Big Ed's BBQ - American - Pulled Pork, Rib Tips, Pulled Chicken, Turkey Legs, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Soda

In addition to the food booths, this year Festival of the Arts has teamed up with Lost Art Brewhouse for a specially crafted Festival of the Arts beer. Creativity will be able to be found during the month of June at all Uccello's locations and Lost Art Brewhouse.