PHILADELPHIA, PA - The greater Philadelphia region is bracing for a culinary landmark this summer. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Wicked Gluten Free Expo & Food Festival returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, promising to be the largest gluten-free event in the history of Pennsylvania.
With over 110 vetted restaurants, bakeries, food trucks, and artisan vendors, the festival is a massive undertaking designed to provide a "day off from vigilance" for those living with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivities. Organizers expect nearly 5,000 attendees to navigate the 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM event, nibbling their way through a sea of safe, delicious options—from Philly soft pretzels and gourmet pierogi to fried chicken and craft beverages.
"For those living with celiac disease, this event is a great mental boost," says event organizer Abby Helman Kelly. "We connect our community with local and national businesses that are working hard to accommodate them. Watching families leave with full bellies and wide smiles is the best."
Tickets are currently on sale at wickedglutenfree.com. Given the high demand for this year's record-breaking lineup, early registration is encouraged.
