BagelFest Expands to Los Angeles With April Event

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BagelFest, a New York-based food festival focused on bagels and bagel makers, is expanding to Los Angeles with a two-day event in April. The inaugural BagelFest West is scheduled for April 11–12 at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Koreatown, in partnership with the Jewish Food Lab at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Organizers expect between 800 and 1,000 attendees and about 30 exhibitors, including bagel shops, bakers and related food brands.

Why it matters

The expansion of BagelFest to Los Angeles highlights the growing popularity of artisanal and specialty food festivals, as well as the enduring appeal of bagels as a beloved breakfast and snack food. The event aims to celebrate the craft of bagel making and connect bagel enthusiasts with top bakers and purveyors.

The details

The two-day event will begin with an industry mixer on April 11, followed by a trade-only gathering for chefs, buyers and food industry professionals in the morning on April 12, and an afternoon public session open to ticket holders. Programming is expected to include tastings, panel discussions, live demonstrations and judged competitions in categories such as best bagel, best sandwich and best schmear.

• The inaugural BagelFest West is scheduled for April 11–12, 2026.
• The event will begin with an industry mixer on April 11.
• The public session will take place on the afternoon of April 12.

What’s next

Tickets for the public session of BagelFest West start at $65 and are available on the event website.