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Yum Food Fest Returns To Palm Desert This Fall

The food festival and night market is celebrating its five year anniversary this year.

PALM DESERT, CA — The Yum Food Fest and Night Market is returning to Palm Desert for a fifth year this fall, organizers announced.

The fest, which kicks off on Oct. 11 and 12 at the Shops at Palm Desert, offers two days of international cuisine, local vendors, cocktails, live bands, DJs and more. The soiree will take place between 3 and 10 p.m. on both days.

For the kiddos, the festival will offer carnival games and a kids zone, where families can win prizes.

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The festival was first inspired by international open-air markets, "where food intertwines with culture."

Those interested in becoming a vendor can find more information here. Tickets purchased online are $5 and can be bought here. At the door, tickets will be $8. Children 12 and under, first responders, veterans and seniors are free.

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