Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 30th – downtown Killeen is about to become the epicenter of Central Texas’s most exciting food festival! The first-ever Lumpia Fest 2025 is bringing families together for a FREE celebration that’ll introduce you to some of the most incredible Filipino cuisine you’ve ever tasted.
This isn’t just another food festival. It’s a cultural celebration that’s “bringing our community together, one lumpia at a time,” and it’s happening right in the heart of downtown Killeen from 3:00 PM until late into the evening.
What Makes This Festival Special
Lumpia – those crispy, golden Filipino spring rolls – are about to become your new obsession. But this festival goes way beyond just great food. EZ Pig Roast is a family affair sharing their culture from Guam through food and even dance, and they’ve been serving Island Cuisine and their signature Ez Pig Roast since 1994.
When a family has been perfecting their craft for over 30 years and decides to throw Killeen’s first lumpia festival, you know it’s going to be something special. These aren’t just vendors showing up with random food – these are people sharing their heritage, their family recipes, and their passion for bringing communities together through amazing food.
Your Perfect Family Saturday
This is designed as the ideal family outing. Kids of all ages are welcome, your leashed pets can join the fun, and there’s even space for strollers and wagons if you’ve got little ones in tow. The event takes place on the grass at 223 E Avenue D in downtown Killeen, so bring your blankets and folding chairs for the perfect picnic setup.
Here’s what makes it even better: it’s completely FREE. No admission, no parking fees, just show up and dive into an incredible cultural food experience that’ll give your family stories to share for months.
The Food Experience You’ve Been Waiting For
While lumpia takes center stage, expect a variety of vendors showcasing different aspects of Filipino and island cuisine. The organizers are still accepting food vendors, which means this festival is growing by the day and promising even more variety for your taste buds.
And if you need something to wash down all that incredible food, local vendors will have drinks available for purchase. Plus, The Mint of Killeen Bar/Lounge (right across the street at 220 E Ave D) will be serving alcoholic beverages for the 21+ crowd who want to make it a full celebration.
Why This Matters to Central Texas
EZ Pig Roast & Catering has over 9,000 Facebook followers and has been a beloved part of the Central Texas community for decades. This festival represents something bigger than just food – it’s about celebrating the diversity that makes our region special and creating connections between different cultures and communities.
In a time when communities can feel divided, events like this remind us what we have in common: love for great food, appreciation for family traditions, and the joy of coming together to try something new.
What You Need to Know Before You Go
The festival runs for 7 hours starting at 3:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to experience everything. Here are the key details:
- No coolers allowed – support the local vendors instead
- Bring blankets and chairs for comfortable grass seating
- Handicap accessible with a ramp from the parking area
- Free downtown parking available
- Pet-friendly as long as they’re leashed and well-behaved
- Stroller and wagon friendly for families with young kids
More Than Just a Food Festival
This event represents the growing celebration of Filipino and Pacific Islander culture in Central Texas. It follows other successful cultural celebrations in our area and shows how food festivals can become bridges between communities.
The fact that this is the first-ever lumpia festival in Killeen makes it even more special – you’re not just attending an event, you’re becoming part of history and helping establish what could become an annual tradition that brings our community together.
Don’t Miss This Cultural Adventure
Whether you’re Filipino, have never tried lumpia before, or just love discovering new flavors, this festival offers something for everyone. It’s the kind of event that reminds you why Central Texas is such a special place to live – we celebrate each other’s cultures, we support local businesses, and we know how to have a good time doing it.
The organizers want this to be a celebration that brings families together, introduces new flavors to the community, and creates lasting memories. Based on EZ Pig Roast’s 30+ year reputation in Central Texas, they know how to deliver on that promise.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: 223 E Avenue D, Killeen, TX 76541 (downtown grass area)
- Cost: FREE admission and parking
- Organizer: EZ PIG ROAST & CATERING OF CENTRAL TEXAS
- Contact: 254.371.9506
- Facebook: @EzPigRoastTx
- Website: ezpigroasttx.square.site
- Still accepting vendors: Call/text 254.371.9506 or FB message @EZPIGROASTTX
Ready for your new favorite Saturday tradition? Lumpia Fest 2025 is bringing the flavors, the culture, and the community spirit that makes Central Texas special.
