The Café Stage is an intimate stage located in the middle of one of the most popular areas at the Festival—the Food Area. Here you can listen to fusion bands from immigrants and Nashville natives while you try cuisines you have never sampled before or indulge in our favorite global treats…some of which are only available at our Festival each year.

Previous menu items have included Empanadillas, Alcapurrias, Baklava, Bird’s Nest, Tandoori Chicken, Bourma, Nazouk, Baozi, Char Siu, Hot Wings, Masala Chai, Fried Plantain, Naan, Fajitas, Green Curry, Lemonades, Grilled Corn, Pad Thai, Pulled Pork, Falafel, Tamales, Stuffed Cabbage, Samosas, Gibanica, Candy Apples, Griyo, Hot Chicken, Basil Stir Fry, Italian Ice, Gyros, Sorbet, Tabouleh, Turkey Legs, Burritos, Cajun Fish, Tasso Kabrit, Nam Vanh, Spanakopita, Lentil Soup, Papaya Salad, Sticky Rice, Spiced Brisket, Red Curry, and more.