Swagg-n-Wagon wins Taste of Federal Way 2024

Photos from this year’s event.

Swagg-n-Wagon Wings and Things won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Taste of Federal Way, which was held Sept. 28 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Each participating restaurant partnered with a local nonprofit organization, which benefited from ticket sales. Swagg-n-Wagon was paired with Federal Way Knights Baseball, whose volunteers helped serve party wings, waffle fries and a super tasty Swagg Sauce.

Second place went to Poverty Bay Cafe (paired with FUSION) for its savory breakfast sandwiches. Third place went to Black Bear Diner (paired with FW Warriors Athletics) for its delectable chocolate mousse dessert.

Other participating restaurants and charities included Mama Stortini’s (Do the Right Thing), Puerto Vallarta Mexican (Ted Colby for St. Vincent De Paul Parish School), Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse (Rotary Club of Federal Way), East India Grill (Valley Cities Counseling and Behavioral Center), K.C. Deez BBQ (Federal Way Knights Softball), and Sub-Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream (Federal Way Farmers Market).

The annual event attracted hundreds of attendees. Live music was provided by The Lost and Found.

For their fried chicken and waffle fries and Swagg Sauce, Swagg-N-Wagon won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. Each participating restaurant was paired with a local nonprofit - in this case, Federal Way Knights Baseball. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

For their fried chicken and waffle fries and Swagg Sauce, Swagg-N-Wagon won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. Each participating restaurant was paired with a local nonprofit – in this case, Federal Way Knights Baseball. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

Ted Colby gets into the spirit at the Puerto Vallarta tent during the Taste of Federal Way 2024. Puerto Vallarta was partnering with St. Vincent de Paul Parish School.

Ted Colby gets into the spirit at the Puerto Vallarta tent during the Taste of Federal Way 2024. Puerto Vallarta was partnering with St. Vincent de Paul Parish School.

Some people rested after they ate at the Taste of Federal Way 2024.

Some people rested after they ate at the Taste of Federal Way 2024.

Hundreds attended the 2024 Taste of Federal Way on Sept. 28.

Hundreds attended the 2024 Taste of Federal Way on Sept. 28.

Kim Egge stops by the Black Bear Diner tent at the Taste of Federal Way, held Sept. 28. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

Kim Egge stops by the Black Bear Diner tent at the Taste of Federal Way, held Sept. 28. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Mary Murphy performs at the Taste of Federal Way 2024.

Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Mary Murphy performs at the Taste of Federal Way 2024.

The Lost and Found provided live music at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

The Lost and Found provided live music at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

Third place winner was Black Bear Diner, which was paired with Federal Way Warriors Athletics.

Third place winner was Black Bear Diner, which was paired with Federal Way Warriors Athletics.

Attendees voted on their favorite dishes at the Taste of Federal Way.

Attendees voted on their favorite dishes at the Taste of Federal Way.

Vickie Chynoweth with Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Mary Murphy (left). Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror

Vickie Chynoweth with Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Mary Murphy (left). Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror

Attendees do the Electric Slide while waiting for the announcement of this year’s Taste of Federal Way winners.

Attendees do the Electric Slide while waiting for the announcement of this year’s Taste of Federal Way winners.

Poverty Bay Cafe, working to benefit FUSION, received second place at the Taste of Federal Way.

Poverty Bay Cafe, working to benefit FUSION, received second place at the Taste of Federal Way.

Mimi Meeker, left, was honored for her work with local charity Do The Right Thing and its founder Cheryl Hurst.

Mimi Meeker, left, was honored for her work with local charity Do The Right Thing and its founder Cheryl Hurst.