Taste of Iceland Festival Arrives in New York City September 5-7

13.08.2024 - 08:51 / breakingtravelnews.com

Taste of Iceland 2024, organized by Inspired by Iceland, arrives in New York City Thursday, September 5 through Saturday, September 7. The cultural festival celebrates the land of fire and ice with events showcasing the best of Icelandic culture, including food and beverage, music, literature, art and design, nature, wellness, and more.

Taste of Iceland celebrates and shares Iceland’s traditions and culture with the people of North America. In partnership with local businesses and Taste of Iceland’s official partners, featured events will be hosted at venues across New York City, including AP Space, Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), Pianos, Platform by the James Beard Foundation (Platform by JBF), Scandinavia House, and The Ivory Peacock.

Most events are free and open to the public. Event tickets are required, and guests are encouraged to arrive promptly to guarantee entry. Tickets for free events can be reserved through the Taste of Iceland website, where you can also purchase tickets for the Icelandic dinner as well as the demo and dine cooking class at Platform by JBF.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 5 – Saturday, September 7

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Wheel of Prizes Presented by Icelandair: September 5-7 at multiple events during the Taste of Iceland festival, select participants will have the opportunity to win various prizes, including a trip for two to Iceland! Click here for more information. Icelandair is also offering special sales on roundtrip flights to Iceland from New York starting at $429. Learn more here.
Thursday, September 5

Blue Lagoon Iceland and Iceland Design and Architecture Present - Designing with Nature: Can we design our relationship with nature? How do we adapt architecture and design to respond to natural disasters? This dynamic panel discussion will cover innovation in emergency design amid uncertain conditions like a global pandemic, a rapidly changing climate, and, in Iceland, seismic activity that has forced Icelanders to continually adapt, adjust, and innovate. Hosted by Halla Helgadóttir, managing director of Iceland Design and Architecture, the panel will include Sigurður Þorsteinsson, Head of Brand, Marketing, Design, and Construction at Blue Lagoon Iceland, Arnhildur Pálmadóttir, owner of s.ap Architects and Lendager in Iceland, and Robert Kirkbride, Ph.D, Parsons School of Design. 4:00-6:00 PM at Scandinavia House. Click here for more information.

Demo and Dine - A Taste of Iceland’s Gastronomic Bounty: Embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of fire and ice during this demonstration and dining event led by visiting Icelandic Chefs Haflidi Halldorsson and Snaedis Xyza Mae Ocampo. The experience promises to be an intimate exploration of Iceland’s rich food