<div class="tldr">The Jackson Heights Summer Food Festival begins Thursday, June 6, on 37th Avenue. Organizers expect more than 30 local vendors to participate.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>The event takes place Thursday, June 6, 2024.</li>\n <li>Over 30 food vendors from the neighborhood are participating.</li>\n <li>The festival will run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 37th Avenue.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe Jackson Heights Summer Food Festival has become a regular event each June since 2017, according to the Jackson Heights Community Development Association. Organizers say the festival aims to highlight the area’s diverse food businesses and serve as a gathering for residents and visitors. Last year’s event drew an estimated 5,000 attendees.\n\nThis year, the vendor lineup includes restaurants such as Arepa Lady, Raja Sweets, and Yun Cafe, alongside several new small businesses. The festival site will stretch along 37th Avenue between 74th and 80th Streets, with pedestrian-only access during festival hours. In addition to food stalls, plans include live music by local performers on a temporary stage near Travers Park.\n\nLocal officials, including Councilmember Shekar Krishnan, have supported the event, citing its role in boosting small businesses. The New York City Department of Transportation has approved street closures for the festival’s duration. Sanitation and security will be managed by a combination of city agencies and hired staff.\n\nVendors will offer dishes reflecting the neighborhood’s South Asian, Latin American, and East Asian communities. Food is available for purchase at individual vendor stands. Admission to the festival is free, but organizers encourage attendees to bring cash for food purchases.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Where and when does the Jackson Heights Summer Food Festival take place?</h2>\n<p>The festival is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be held on 37th Avenue between 74th and 80th Streets in Jackson Heights, Queens.</p>\n<h2>Is there an entrance fee, and how do I buy food?</h2>\n<p>Entrance to the festival is free. Food and beverages are sold by individual vendors. Many accept cash and some take credit cards, but cash is recommended for faster service.</p>\n<h2>Which restaurants and businesses are participating this year?</h2>\n<p>Participating vendors include Arepa Lady, Raja Sweets, Yun Cafe, and a variety of new local businesses. A full list is available through the Jackson Heights Community Development Association.</p>