Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

Junior World Food Day

Calling all students from ages 9-13! Mark your calendars for an exciting event on 15 October with special guests including youth activists, athletes, influencers and innovators. Join an inspiring conversation about food packed with stories, music, art and dance.  

FAO MuNe anniversary week 

From 12 to 16 October, a week of culinary and educational events at the FoodS Lab will mark the first anniversary of FAO’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe), highlighting how today’s innovations can shape a better food future.

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World Food Day around the world

Around the globe, far and wide, join the World Food Day call to action with hundreds of events, from marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, and concerts, all taking place in up to 150 countries. 

Our World Food Day friends are bringing fresh ideas and spreading the message too! Don’t miss your chance to get involved—post your event on the Events map and use our free materials to amplify your impact. 

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Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)

FAO Carribean Celebrates World Food Day 2026 in Tobago
14/10/2026

FAO Carribean joined the community in Tobago for the Tobago House of Assembly’s Division of Food Security Grand Exhibition, celebrating World Food...

Bogotá (Colombia)

FAO Colombia Celebrates Rural Women Through a World Food Day Exhibition
15/10/2026 - 31/10/2026

FAO Colombia, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, presents an exhibition at San Martín Shopping Centre celebrating...

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