Hueca Fest is an Ecuadorian gastronomic festival dedicated to celebrating and preserving the country’s traditional cuisine. Its mission is to share the inherited flavors and culinary knowledge of Ecuador while helping strengthen the gastronomic, cultural, and tourism sectors. The festival brings together participating “huecas,” or local food establishments, and offers visitors a way to discover Ecuadorian dishes and the people and traditions behind them.

Organized by the Association of Gastronomic Huecas of Ecuador (AGHEC), Hueca Fest features a fair, activities, participating vendors, and opportunities for attendees to purchase food. The event also promotes Ecuador’s culinary identity and supports the wider food sector. In a featured achievement, the festival reported that on August 9, it sold 19,327 Ecuadorian dishes in 12 hours, earning recognition as a Guinness World Records record holder. Hueca Fest also shares news and information about its participants and winners, connecting food lovers with local cuisine and the communities that sustain it. Its activities position traditional flavors as a source of cultural pride and community engagement.