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The Idaho Statesman - August 5, 2005
Check out the 13th annual Soul Food Extravaganza Saturday in Julia Davis Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The year menu this year, like most years, includes barbecue beef, pork and chicken, jambalaya, fried catfish, sweet potato pie and collard greens, to name a few items.
Expect local vendors such as Chef Roland's Cajun Cuisine, Brother Brown's Bar-B-Q and B and B Soul Food.
Food tickets cost $1 (items range from $1 to $3). Other than that cost, the family-oriented event is free and will feature an impressive line-up of live music starting at 11 a.m.
Idaho Press Tribune - August 6, 2005
written by Leslie Welshimer
Rich Williams, event coordinator, said his goals for the venue include "continuing to educate the public on the presence of, and the contributions made, by Idaho's Black Community. We strive to foster camaraderie between all groups, instill family core values and share our rich culture with the residents of the Treasure Valley."
At the venue, Williams said, "attendees will get the chance to sample Soul Food, the food that our forefathers were forced to eat. The leftovers, the scraps that slave owners considered useless. You'll also hear the music that is such an integral part of our history, from gospel music to R&B."
About 12,000 people came out to feast on soul food and experience the event in 2004.
Admission is free. Food tickets are $1 each and prices range from one to eight tickets.
For the kids, there will be an Astro Jump, face painting and a Tumble Bus.
"I like being a part of something that gives back to the community. We target local, non-profit organizations only and donate all the proceeds. And, every one of us is a volunteer," Williams said.