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Guests line up for food during the Food Town Laredo event \u201cCreating a Food Forest\u201d on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum in Laredo, Texas. This year’s October lineup features community presentations, food demonstrations and events celebrating local food and culture.<\/p>\n
Courtesy\/Food Town Laredo<\/p>\n
The Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (LCUAS) has unveiled the full schedule for its Food Town Laredo series, bringing together community leaders, local food advocates and residents for a month of events celebrating food, culture and healthy living.<\/p>\n
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The series, which begins this weekend, explores the cultural significance of regional foods while highlighting the produce and people behind them.<\/p>\n
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According to Food Town Laredo, community food ambassadors will lead Sabores de Nuestra Comunidad, one of the demo events, including Jessica Oquendo, an LCUAS educator; David C\u00e1rdenas, an LCUAS volunteer and rancher; Ari Garcia, founder of JM Cold Press & Juices; and Belinda Flores, founder and owner of Bella Gourmet Food.<\/p>\n
The October schedule includes:<\/p>\n
Saturday, Oct. 10 \u2014 Sabores de Nuestra Comunidad<\/p>\n
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: LCUAS Demonstration Farm, 1415 Chihuahua St.<\/p>\n
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Community food ambassadors will share presentations highlighting local food traditions, followed by a live cooking demonstration. Those interested in participating can scan the accompanying QR code.<\/p>\n
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Scan the QR code to register for Sabores de Nuestra Comunidad, one of the featured events in Food Town Laredo’s October lineup.<\/p>\n
Courtesy\/Food Town Laredo<\/p>\n
Friday, Oct. 16 \u2014 World Food Day 2026<\/p>\n
Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library, 1120 E. Calton Rd.<\/p>\n
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Hosted by the South Texas Food Bank, the event will focus on food security, nutrition and healthy eating.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Oct. 17 \u2014 Farmers Market<\/p>\n
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, 1600 Water St.<\/p>\n
Presented by Laredo Main Street, the market encourages residents to shop local while supporting area farmers and vendors.<\/p>\n
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Thursday, Oct. 22 \u2014 Food Town Film Festival<\/p>\n
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Border Heritage Museum, 810 Zaragoza St.<\/p>\n
Hosted by LCUAS, the Laredo Food Policy Council and the Webb County Heritage Foundation, the evening will combine food, film and community discussion.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Oct. 24 \u2014 Pumpkin Patch Inauguration<\/p>\n
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: LCUAS Demonstration Farm, 1415 Chihuahua St.<\/p>\n
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Hosted by LCUAS and the Laredo College BASORGL Program, the event will feature a family-friendly pumpkin patch and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome discover new ways to make healthier choices without sacrificing flavor, while learning from members of our own community,\u201d Food Town Laredo stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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