International Street Food in Jesi
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Beer Craft beer

International Street Food in Jesi

The great street food tour arrives in the heart of Jesi

Jesi — Ancona (042) Since 2017
Dates 01 May — 03 May 2026
Location Jesi (042)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About International Street Food

International Street Food is the Jesi stop of the largest traveling street food festival in Italy, organized by International Street Food Italia (A.I.R.S.). For a few days, the squares of Jesi's center, in the Vallesina (Province of Ancona, Marche), transform into an open-air culinary journey: Italian and international specialties, craft beers, and desserts, with free admission.

Street food conquers Jesi's center

International Street Food in Jesi is the Marche region's stop on the largest traveling festival dedicated to street food in Italy, organized by International Street Food Italia, the association of street vendors A.I.R.S. founded and chaired by Alfredo Orofino, known as the "king of street food." The event brings to the heart of the Municipality of Jesi, in the Vallesina area of the Province of Ancona, a large gathering of food trucks and mobile kitchens that for several days animates the city squares with flavors, aromas, and traditions from around the world.

A journey through the world's cuisines

The gastronomic offering is the true heart of the event: a journey that combines Italian regional excellences with international specialties. Among the most popular offerings are the fragrant Hungarian kürtős kalács, Abruzzese arrosticini, Argentine angus, pulled pork, fried fish, handmade Ascolana olives, fried pizza, Sicilian cuisine, and the unmissable smash burgers. To complete the offer, there are craft beers from small Italian and international breweries, traditional desserts, and various gluten-free options, ensuring an experience suitable for everyone.

A festival for the whole family

Designed for families, young people, and good food enthusiasts, the event combines taste and conviviality in a festive atmosphere experienced outdoors, among the most evocative streets and squares of Jesi's historic center. Admission is always free, and the stands remain open from lunch until late evening, making the event an ideal destination for an informal meal, an aperitif, or an evening with friends.

An anticipated stop in the Marche region

Included in the national calendar of the International Street Food tour, the Jesi stop is a recurring event that is renewed year after year, often in collaboration with Confartigianato Ancona - Pesaro Urbino. The initiative helps to liven up the city center and promote the culture of quality street food, handmade and attentive to the variety of offerings, confirming Jesi among the leading cities in the Marche region for this major traveling gastronomic gathering.

International Street Food — edition 2026

For the May 1st, 2026 long weekend, International Street Food returned to Jesi with the 26th stop of the 10th edition of the national tour. In Piazza Federico II, from May 1st to 3rd, food trucks and mobile kitchens offered Italian and international specialties, craft beers, and desserts, with free admission and stands open until midnight.

International Street Food in Jesi 2026

The 2026 edition, hosted in Piazza Federico II from May 1st to 3rd, represented the 26th stop of the 10th edition of the national tour of International Street Food, which thus celebrated its tenth anniversary. The official opening was on Friday, May 1st at 12:00 PM, with stands open until midnight; on Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd, the event continued from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM with free admission.

Among the featured specialties: Hungarian kürtős kalács, Abruzzese arrosticini, Argentine angus, pulled pork, fried fish, Ascolana olives, fried pizza, Sicilian cuisine, and smash burgers, accompanied by craft beers and desserts, with gluten-free options also available. The event, organized by International Street Food Italia (A.I.R.S.) in collaboration with Confartigianato Ancona - Pesaro Urbino, enlivened the historic center during a long weekend dedicated to families, young people, and good food enthusiasts.

Programme International Street Food 2026

Program

  • Friday, May 1st: official opening at 12:00 PM, stands open until midnight
  • Saturday, May 2nd: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday, May 3rd: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Throughout the weekend: food trucks and mobile kitchens with Italian and international specialties, craft beers, desserts, and gluten-free options in Piazza Federico II.

Highlights International Street Food 2026

  • 26th stop of the 10th edition (tenth anniversary of the tour)
  • Hungarian kürtÅ‘s kalács, arrosticini, Argentine angus, Ascolana olives, fried pizza, smash burgers
  • Italian and international craft beers
  • Free admission, stands open until midnight

Prices International Street Food 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks payable at individual stands.

Practical information — International Street Food

Where

Piazza Federico II, in the historic center of Jesi (CAP 60035), Province of Ancona, Marche. In some editions, stands are also set up in Piazza Baccio Pontelli.

Opening Hours

Stands generally open from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (in some editions from 6:00 PM). Please check the hours for the specific edition.

Admission

Free admission.

How to get there

Jesi is reachable by car from the SS76 and from the Jesi exit of the A14 motorway. The Jesi train station is on the Rome-Ancona line, a short distance from the historic center.

Contacts

International Street Food Italia (A.I.R.S.) - tel. +39 347 5792556 - website isfood.it

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Where does it take place — International Street Food

Piazza Federico II

Piazza Federico II, 60035 Jesi

Contact International Street Food

Web
isfood.it
Tel
+39 347 5792556

International Street Food in brief

Gastronomy Beer Craft beer Local produce Food truck World cuisine Family Outdoor Itinerant Free International Ancona

History of International Street Food