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Haifa Launches First Food Festival Featuring Top Chefs and Affordable Dishes
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By יעל רייף
First reported by N12 · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
Haifa is hosting its first food festival from August 11-13 at Sami Ofer Stadium, featuring top Israeli chefs and diverse cuisines with dishes priced up to 45 shekels. The event celebrates the city's culinary diversity and local food icons, offering hundreds of affordable dishes and sweets with free entry.
- 01Haifa launches its first food festival from August 11-13 at Sami Ofer Stadium.
- 02The festival features top chefs like Israel Aharoni and Moshik Roth with dishes up to 45 shekels.
- 03Dozens of restaurants, food trucks, and stalls from across Israel will participate.
- 04Local culinary icons and diverse international cuisines will be showcased.
- 05A large sweets section includes knafeh, Turkish ice cream, and churros.
- 06The event runs daily 6 PM to 11 PM with free admission.
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