We can hardly believe it, but January is about to come to an end. Fret not though, tons of fun food festivals and markets are returning this February to tide you through another month in 2020. There’s the annual music and food showdown at RWS, a cafe convention that spotlights coffee and tea exhibitors from countries around the globe, a delicious boutique version of Artbox, plus many more. So shop away—payday fast approaches.
Let’s Go Jalan Jalan Food and Music Festival 2020 (Feb 13-16)
Music, food and fun will collide across four days at Resorts World Sentosa, thanks to Let’s Go Jalan Jalan, which spotlights local treats, live music by talented artistes, as well as workshops. Since the popular Crane Dance will be departing from the lifestyle destination come Mar 1, the festival will also host a public farewell to the attraction, so don’t miss that too.
Where: Resorts World Sentosa, The Bull Ring and Waterfront
Bayfront Genesis Pop-up Market (Feb 15-16)
For a bustling, spring celebration of everything new, look no further than the Bayfront Genesis Pop-up Market hosted by TGIF Bazaars and Bayfront Pop-up Market. They’re still tying down the nitty-gritty details of the pop-up, such as the prospective vendors, but rest assured booths boasting horticulture products, handicrafts and even tasty bites will be present.
Where: Gardens by the Bay’s Bayfront Plaza
Cafe Asia 2020 (Feb 20-22)
Southeast Asia’s largest cafe, coffee and tea expo is back this February to showcase our growing coffee and tea culture. Based on last year’s numbers, you’ll find about 220 exhibitors from 30 different countries across 8,000 sqm of space. Those among the line-up this year include Dutch Colony Coffee Company; Bero Coffee which offers green, soluble, and speciality coffee products; Lu Ding Ji Leisure Tea House; coffee tech company Acaia, and even everyone’s favourite Starbucks.
Where: Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Expo & Convention Center, Halls B & C
Eatbox (Feb 21-Mar 1)
Be in for a treat at Eatbox 2020, as the boutique version of Artbox is returning for its second year at Downtown East over two weekends in February. Grab eats from Hong Kong, Indonesia, and of course, Singapore, as Eatbox 2020 will be boasting culinary gems from these three countries.
Where: Downtown East D’Marquee Open Plaza 1&2
Somerset Market X Thrift (Feb 28-Mar 1)
Organising one market this February is not enough for TGIF Bazaars; the pop-up market service provider is also hosting another one at the end of February to bring locals booths and businesses pedalling collectibles, accessories, apparel, arts and crafts, and more. Just head down to Orchard to thrift away—plenty of gems await.
Where: 2 Orchard Link
