West African Food Festival Monrovia

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Food & DrinkMonrovia
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration8 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe event's regional, cross-border character
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: LRD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

West African Food Festival Monrovia in Monrovia

West African food festival activity in Monrovia appears through two related but distinct threads, a 2021 Liberia expansion of the Ghana-based WAFFEST platform and a recurring West African cuisine day within Monrovia Week celebrations, both centered on regional dishes like jollof rice and embassy-hosted culinary showcases.

The West Africa Food Festival, branded regionally as WAFFEST, is primarily an Accra, Ghana-based culinary platform organized under the African Chefs network, showcasing traditional and contemporary West African cuisine to a growing regional audience.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The event's regional, cross-border character stands out, with embassies from across West Africa showcasing national culinary traditions side by side, often anchored around friendly jollof rice comparisons that draw an unusually engaged and opinionated crowd of food lovers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A recurring tradition is the good-natured jollof rice rivalry among participating West African nations

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Living ritual

with embassy teams each presenting their own version of the dish for public tasting and debate

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For West African Food Festival Monrovia, plan transport around the exact Monrovia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits an outdoor food festival setting, with room to move between multiple food stalls and a performance stage.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For West African Food Festival Monrovia, stay near the part of Monrovia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

LRD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.30 N, 10.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Nearest airportROB — Roberts
TransportFor West African Food Festival Monrovia, plan transport around the exact Monrovia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor West African Food Festival Monrovia, stay near the part of Monrovia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Monrovia via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Monrovia, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suits an outdoor food festival setting, with room to move between multiple food stalls and a performance stage.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Liberia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is West African Food Festival Monrovia?

West African Food Festival Monrovia is listed for Past edition: 15–22 November 2021. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does West African Food Festival Monrovia take place?

The festival is listed in Monrovia, Liberia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

8 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLtourisme.gouv.tg
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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