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Delta Chicken Festival

Cultural

Delta, OH

Jul 9–11, 2026

Food-focused festival in Delta featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Delta
State: OH
Start date: Jul 9, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Delta featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/deltachickenfestival/

South Carolina Peach Festival

Cultural

Gaffney, SC

Jul 9–19, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Gaffney celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Gaffney
State: SC
Start date: Jul 9, 2026
End date: Jul 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Gaffney celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.southcarolinapeachfest.com/

Taste of Chicago Grant Park

Cultural

Chicago, IL

Jul 8–12, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: Jul 8, 2026
End date: Jul 12, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/taste_of_chicago.html

National Cherry Festival

Cultural

Traverse City, MI

Jul 4–11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Traverse City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Traverse City
State: MI
Start date: Jul 4, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Traverse City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.cherryfestival.org/

Copper Country Strawberry Festival

Produce

Chassell, MI

Jul 10–11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Chassell celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Chassell
State: MI
Start date: Jul 10, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Chassell celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.coppercountrystrawberryfestival.com/strawberryfestival

Hanover Tomato Festival

Produce

Mechanicsville, VA

Jul 10–11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Mechanicsville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Mechanicsville
State: VA
Start date: Jul 10, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Mechanicsville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.hanovercounty.gov/1019/Hanover-Tomato-Festival

New Jersey State Barbecue Championship

Cultural

Anglesea, NJ

Jul 10–12, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Anglesea, North Wildwood featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Anglesea
State: NJ
Start date: Jul 10, 2026
End date: Jul 12, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Anglesea, North Wildwood featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://njbbq.com/

Square Roots Music, Craft Brew & Local Food Festival

Cultural

Chicago, IL

Jul 10–12, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: Jul 10, 2026
End date: Jul 12, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://squareroots.org/

Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Media, PA

Jul 11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Media celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Media
State: PA
Start date: Jul 11, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Media celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/blueberry-festival

Parker County Peach Festival

Cultural

Weatherford, TX

Jul 11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Weatherford celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Weatherford
State: TX
Start date: Jul 11, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Weatherford celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.parkercountypeachfestival.org/

A uniquely Mississippi tradition celebrating the historic slugburger — a deep-fried patty extended with soy meal. Downtown Corinth fills with vendors, live music, and one of the South’s most distinctive regional food experiences.

Note: Typically held in mid-July; one of Mississippi’s most well-known and quirky food festivals.

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City: Corinth
State: MS
Start date: Jul 11, 2026
End date: Jul 11, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: A uniquely Mississippi tradition celebrating the historic slugburger — a deep-fried patty extended with soy meal. Downtown Corinth fills with vendors, live music, and one of the South’s most distinctive regional food experiences.
Website: https://corinth.net/slugburger-festival
Notes: Typically held in mid-July; one of Mississippi’s most well-known and quirky food festivals.

Taste of Buffalo

Cultural

Buffalo, NY

Jul 11–12, 2026

Food-focused festival in Buffalo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Buffalo
State: NY
Start date: Jul 11, 2026
End date: Jul 12, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Buffalo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteofbuffalo.com/

Johnson County Peach Festival

Cultural

Clarksville, AR

Jul 16–18, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Clarksville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Clarksville
State: AR
Start date: Jul 16, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Clarksville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.jocopeachfest.com/

N.C. Peach Festival

Cultural

Candor, NC

Jul 16–18, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Candor celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Candor
State: NC
Start date: Jul 16, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Candor celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.ncpeachfestival.com/

Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Historic Bethlehem, PA

Jul 17–19, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Historic Bethlehem celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Historic Bethlehem
State: PA
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Historic Bethlehem celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/signature-events/

Grainger County Tomato Festival

Produce

Rutledge, TN

Jul 17–18, 2026

Celebrates Grainger County tomatoes with food vendors and community events

Note: Highly recommended

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City: Rutledge
State: TN
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebrates Grainger County tomatoes with food vendors and community events
Website: https://graingertomatofestival.com
Notes: Highly recommended

Hempstead Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Hempstead, TX

Jul 17–18, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Hempstead celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Hempstead
State: TX
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Hempstead celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.hempsteadwatermelonfest.com/

Marysville Peach Festival

Cultural

Marysville, CA

Jul 17–18, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Marysville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Marysville
State: CA
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Marysville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.marysvillepeachfest.com/

Mississippi Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Mize, MS

Jul 17–18, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Mize celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Mize
State: MS
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Mize celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://mswatermelonfestival.com/

Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Meat

Chicago, IL

Jul 17–19, 2026

Unique food festival in Chicago centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 19, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Chicago centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://chicagoevents.com/event/roscoe-village-burger-fest/

Sweetcorn Festival

Dessert

Chatham, IL

Jul 17–18, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Chatham celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Chatham
State: IL
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Chatham celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Chatham.Jaycees.Sweet.Corn.Festival/

Taste of River North

Cultural

Chicago, IL

Jul 17–18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteofrivernorth.com/

Vashon Island Strawberry Festival

Produce

Vashon Island, WA

Jul 17–19, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Vashon Island celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Vashon Island
State: WA
Start date: Jul 17, 2026
End date: Jul 19, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Vashon Island celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.thisisvashon.com/strawberry-festival

Elsie Dairy Festival

Cultural

Elsie, MI

Jul 18–20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Elsie featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Elsie
State: MI
Start date: Jul 18, 2026
End date: Jul 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Elsie featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://elsiedairyfestival.org/

Lynnville Blackberry Festival

Produce

Lynnville, TN

Jul 18, 2026

The Lynnville Blackberry Festival is a beloved Middle Tennessee tradition celebrating fresh blackberries with homemade desserts, baking contests, local food vendors, live music, arts and crafts, a farmers market, pageants, and family-friendly entertainment in historic downtown Lynnville.

Note: Free annual festival held in downtown Lynnville that features blackberry baking contests, local vendors, live entertainment, and community events all day long

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City: Lynnville
State: TN
Start date: Jul 18, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: The Lynnville Blackberry Festival is a beloved Middle Tennessee tradition celebrating fresh blackberries with homemade desserts, baking contests, local food vendors, live music, arts and crafts, a farmers market, pageants, and family-friendly entertainment in historic downtown Lynnville.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lynnvilleblackberryfestival/
Notes: Free annual festival held in downtown Lynnville that features blackberry baking contests, local vendors, live entertainment, and community events all day long

Ozark Berry Festival

Cultural

Springfield, MO

Jul 18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Springfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Springfield
State: MO
Start date: Jul 18, 2026
End date: Jul 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Springfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://mbch.org/ozarks-berry-festival/

Santa Paula Citrus Festival

Cultural

Santa Paula, CA

Jul 18–19, 2026

Small-town citrus festival celebrating local agriculture with vendors, food, and community events.

Note: Dates estimated based on typical July timing; confirm for 2026.

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City: Santa Paula
State: CA
Start date: Jul 18, 2026
End date: Jul 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Small-town citrus festival celebrating local agriculture with vendors, food, and community events.
Website: https://santapaulafestival.org/
Notes: Dates estimated based on typical July timing; confirm for 2026.

Cave City Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Cave City, AR

Jul 23–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Cave City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Cave City
State: AR
Start date: Jul 23, 2026
End date: Jul 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Cave City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.cavecitywatermelonfestival.com/

Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Chincoteague Island, VA

Jul 23–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Chincoteague Island celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Chincoteague Island
State: VA
Start date: Jul 23, 2026
End date: Jul 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Chincoteague Island celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://chincoteagueislandblueberryfestival.com/

Gilroy Garlic Festival

Produce

Gilroy, CA

Jul 24–26, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Gilroy celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Gilroy
State: CA
Start date: Jul 24, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Gilroy celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://gilroygarlicfestival.com/

Jazz & Rib Fest

Cultural

Columbus, OH

Jul 24–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Columbus featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Columbus
State: OH
Start date: Jul 24, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Columbus featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.hotribscooljazz.org/

Louisiana Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Farmerville, LA

Jul 24–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Farmerville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Farmerville
State: LA
Start date: Jul 24, 2026
End date: Jul 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Farmerville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/fjaycees/

Pierogi Fest

Cultural

Whiting, IN

Jul 24–26, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Whiting celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Whiting
State: IN
Start date: Jul 24, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Whiting celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.pierogifest.net/

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Cultural

Chicago, IL

Jul 24–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: Jul 24, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://chicagoevents.com/event/taste-of-lincoln-avenue/

Flathead Cherry Festival

Cultural

Polson, MT

Jul 25–26, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Polson celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Polson
State: MT
Start date: Jul 25, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Polson celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.polsonchamber.com/flathead-cherry-festival/

Green Bean Festival

Produce

Blairsville, GA

Jul 25–26, 2026

Celebrating Blairsville's agricultural heritage and famous green bean crops, this North Georgia festival features local food vendors, crafts, live entertainment, and family activities in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.

Note: Held in downtown Blairsville and highlights one of Union County's signature crops.

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City: Blairsville
State: GA
Start date: Jul 25, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebrating Blairsville's agricultural heritage and famous green bean crops, this North Georgia festival features local food vendors, crafts, live entertainment, and family activities in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.
Website: https://www.downtownblairsvillega.com/events/green-bean-festival
Notes: Held in downtown Blairsville and highlights one of Union County's signature crops.

A Taste Of Camarillo

Cultural

Camarillo, CA

Jul 26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Camarillo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Camarillo
State: CA
Start date: Jul 26, 2026
End date: Jul 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Camarillo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofcamarillo.com/

Maine Lobster Festival

Cultural

Rockland, ME

Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026

Food-focused festival in Rockland featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Rockland
State: ME
Start date: Jul 29, 2026
End date: Aug 2, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Rockland featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://mainelobsterfestival.com/

NC Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Murfreesboro, NC

Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Murfreesboro celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Murfreesboro
State: NC
Start date: Jul 29, 2026
End date: Aug 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Murfreesboro celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://ncwatermelonfest.com/

Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

BBQ

Williamsburg, VA

Jul 31 – Sep 7, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Williamsburg featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Williamsburg
State: VA
Start date: Jul 31, 2026
End date: Sep 7, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Williamsburg featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events/

Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Deerfield Valley, VT

Jul 31 – Aug 9, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Deerfield Valley celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Deerfield Valley
State: VT
Start date: Jul 31, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Deerfield Valley celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.vermontblueberryfestival.com/

Stanton Corn Festival

Produce

Stanton, KY

Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026

A long-running eastern Kentucky tradition celebrating sweet corn with live entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, contests, and community events. The festival draws visitors from across the region for a weekend of family-friendly summer fun.

Note: Typically held the first weekend of August; one of Kentucky’s largest corn-themed festivals.

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City: Stanton
State: KY
Start date: Jul 31, 2026
End date: Aug 2, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A long-running eastern Kentucky tradition celebrating sweet corn with live entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, contests, and community events. The festival draws visitors from across the region for a weekend of family-friendly summer fun.
Website: https://www.cornfestivalky.com
Notes: Typically held the first weekend of August; one of Kentucky’s largest corn-themed festivals.

Cheddar Cheese Festival: Say Cheese!

Cultural

Adams, NY

Aug 1, 2026

Food-focused festival in Adams featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Adams
State: NY
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Adams featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.cheddarcheesefestival.com/

Cherry Festival

Cultural

Jacksonport, WI

Aug 1, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Jacksonport celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Jacksonport
State: WI
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Jacksonport celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://jacksonporthistoricalsociety.org/cherry-fest/

Corn Roast Festival

Cultural

Westminster, MD

Aug 1, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Westminster celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Westminster
State: MD
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Westminster celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://unionmills.org/events/corn-roast-festival/

Glorious Garlic Festival

Produce

Geneva, NY

Aug 1–2, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Geneva celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Geneva
State: NY
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 2, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Geneva celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://gloriousgarlicfestival.com/

National Mustard Day & Festival

Cultural

Middleton, WI

Aug 1, 2026

Food-focused festival in Middleton featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Middleton
State: WI
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Middleton featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://mustardmuseum.org/mustard-day/

Peach Festival

Cultural

New Hope, PA

Aug 1–2, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in New Hope celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: New Hope
State: PA
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 2, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in New Hope celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://peddlersvillage.com/event/peach-festival/

Taste of the Caribbean

Cultural

Hartford, CT

Aug 1, 2026

Food-focused festival in Hartford featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Hartford
State: CT
Start date: Aug 1, 2026
End date: Aug 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Hartford featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tastect.org/

Tontitown Grape Festival

Produce

Tontitown, AR

Aug 4–8, 2026

One of Arkansas’ oldest and most beloved festivals, celebrating the region’s Italian heritage and grape harvest with homemade spaghetti dinners, grape products, carnival rides, and live entertainment.

Note: Founded in 1898; typically held early August with strong Italian-American cultural roots.

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City: Tontitown
State: AR
Start date: Aug 4, 2026
End date: Aug 8, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: One of Arkansas’ oldest and most beloved festivals, celebrating the region’s Italian heritage and grape harvest with homemade spaghetti dinners, grape products, carnival rides, and live entertainment.
Website: https://tontitowngrapefestival.com/
Notes: Founded in 1898; typically held early August with strong Italian-American cultural roots.

Key West Lobster Fest

Seafood

Key West, FL

Aug 5–9, 2026

Join us for five unforgettable days as we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. From the savory kickoff Lobster Boil to the massive Duval Street Fair with live music and endless crustaceans prepared every way imaginable, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration.

Note: Whether you’re here for the buttery tails or the island vibes, this is one summer celebration you won’t want to miss!

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City: Key West
State: FL
Start date: Aug 5, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Join us for five unforgettable days as we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. From the savory kickoff Lobster Boil to the massive Duval Street Fair with live music and endless crustaceans prepared every way imaginable, this is the ultimate crustacean celebration.
Website: https://keywestlobsterfest.com/
Notes: Whether you’re here for the buttery tails or the island vibes, this is one summer celebration you won’t want to miss!

Union Fair & Maine Wild Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Union, ME

Aug 5–9, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Union celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Union
State: ME
Start date: Aug 5, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Union celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.unionfair.org/

Eden Corn Festival

Cultural

Eden, NY

Aug 6–9, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Eden celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Eden
State: NY
Start date: Aug 6, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Eden celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://edencornfest.com/

Hope Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Hope, AR

Aug 6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Hope celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Hope
State: AR
Start date: Aug 6, 2026
End date: Aug 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Hope celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.hopewatermelonfest.com/

National Blueberry Festival

Cultural

South Haven, MI

Aug 6–9, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in South Haven celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: South Haven
State: MI
Start date: Aug 6, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in South Haven celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.blueberryfestival.com/

Outer Banks Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Nag's Head, NC

Aug 6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Nag's Head celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Nag's Head
State: NC
Start date: Aug 6, 2026
End date: Aug 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Nag's Head celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.kittyhawk.com/event/outer-banks-watermelon-festival/

Charlestown Seafood Festival

Seafood

Charlestown, RI

Aug 7–9, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Charlestown showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Charlestown
State: RI
Start date: Aug 7, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Charlestown showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.charlestownseafoodfestival.com/

Water Valley Watermelon Carnival

Produce

Water Valley, MS

Aug 7–8, 2026

A classic Mississippi summer festival featuring fresh watermelon, seed-spitting contests, live music, and family-friendly events. A long-running tradition that captures the spirit of small-town Southern summers.

Note: Typically held the first full weekend in August; includes carnival rides, parade, and street vendors.

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City: Water Valley
State: MS
Start date: Aug 7, 2026
End date: Aug 8, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A classic Mississippi summer festival featuring fresh watermelon, seed-spitting contests, live music, and family-friendly events. A long-running tradition that captures the spirit of small-town Southern summers.
Website: https://www.watervalleychamber.com/watermelon-carnival
Notes: Typically held the first full weekend in August; includes carnival rides, parade, and street vendors.

Taste of Mount Veeder

Cultural

Napa, CA

Aug 8, 2026

Food-focused festival in Napa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Napa
State: CA
Start date: Aug 8, 2026
End date: Aug 8, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Napa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://mtveederwines.com/events/

Tomato Art Fest

Produce

Nashville, TN

Aug 8–9, 2026

Celebrates tomatoes with food, art, and music

Note: East Nashville

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City: Nashville
State: TN
Start date: Aug 8, 2026
End date: Aug 9, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebrates tomatoes with food, art, and music
Website: https://www.tomatoartfest.com
Notes: East Nashville

Chula Vista Lemon Festival

Cultural

Chula Vista, CA

Aug 15, 2026

Downtown celebration of Chula Vista’s lemon heritage with food vendors, contests, and live entertainment.

Note: Typically mid-August; confirm exact 2026 date.

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City: Chula Vista
State: CA
Start date: Aug 15, 2026
End date: Aug 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Downtown celebration of Chula Vista’s lemon heritage with food vendors, contests, and live entertainment.
Website: https://downtownchulavista.com/events/lemon-festival
Notes: Typically mid-August; confirm exact 2026 date.

Palisade Peach Festival

Cultural

Palisade, CO

Aug 21–22, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Palisade celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Palisade
State: CO
Start date: Aug 21, 2026
End date: Aug 22, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Palisade celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://palisadecoc.com/events/palisadepeachfest/

Watermelon Festival

Produce

Sale Creek, TN

Aug 22–23, 2026

A Tennessee summer celebration featuring fresh watermelon, local food vendors, craft booths, live music, and family activities. Visitors can enjoy seasonal treats and community festivities centered around one of summer's favorite fruits.

Note: Hosted at The Market at the Mill in Sale Creek and focused on watermelon-themed food and entertainment.

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City: Sale Creek
State: TN
Start date: Aug 22, 2026
End date: Aug 23, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A Tennessee summer celebration featuring fresh watermelon, local food vendors, craft booths, live music, and family activities. Visitors can enjoy seasonal treats and community festivities centered around one of summer's favorite fruits.
Website: https://shopthemarketat.com/events/watermelon-festival/
Notes: Hosted at The Market at the Mill in Sale Creek and focused on watermelon-themed food and entertainment.

Morristown International Food Festival

Cultural

Morristown, TN

Aug 23, 2026

International food festival featuring diverse cultural cuisines

Note: Hosted by HOLA Lakeway

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City: Morristown
State: TN
Start date: Aug 23, 2026
End date: Aug 23, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: International food festival featuring diverse cultural cuisines
Website: https://www.holalakeway.org/internationalfoodfestival
Notes: Hosted by HOLA Lakeway

Tater Town Special

Cultural

Gleason, TN

Aug 24–31, 2026

Annual potato-themed festival in Gleason featuring local food, events, and community activities

Note: Locally known as 'Tater Town'; long-running small-town festival

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City: Gleason
State: TN
Start date: Aug 24, 2026
End date: Aug 31, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Annual potato-themed festival in Gleason featuring local food, events, and community activities
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Gleason-Gazelles-Tater-Town-Special-100064303765117/
Notes: Locally known as 'Tater Town'; long-running small-town festival

National Buffalo Wing Festival

Meat

Buffalo, NY

Aug 29–30, 2026

Food-focused festival in Buffalo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Buffalo
State: NY
Start date: Aug 29, 2026
End date: Aug 30, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Food-focused festival in Buffalo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://buffalowing.com/

Tennessee Soybean Festival

Cultural

Martin, TN

Sep 2–6, 2026

Annual West Tennessee festival celebrating agriculture with food, music, and community events

Note: Multi-day community festival centered around agriculture

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City: Martin
State: TN
Start date: Sep 2, 2026
End date: Sep 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Annual West Tennessee festival celebrating agriculture with food, music, and community events
Website: https://www.tnsoybeanfestival.org/about-us/
Notes: Multi-day community festival centered around agriculture

Foodees Food & Craft Festival

Cultural

Knoxville, TN

Sep 4–6, 2026

Traveling food truck and craft festival with diverse vendors

Note: West Town Mall location

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City: Knoxville
State: TN
Start date: Sep 4, 2026
End date: Sep 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Traveling food truck and craft festival with diverse vendors
Website: https://www.foodeesfest.com
Notes: West Town Mall location

North Carolina Apple Festival

Produce

Hendersonville, NC

Sep 4–7, 2026

One of the Southeast's premier harvest festivals celebrating western North Carolina's apple industry. The festival features apple-themed foods, vendors, live entertainment, a parade, and thousands of visitors each Labor Day weekend.

Note: A major Labor Day weekend event that showcases Henderson County's nationally recognized apple production.

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City: Hendersonville
State: NC
Start date: Sep 4, 2026
End date: Sep 7, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: One of the Southeast's premier harvest festivals celebrating western North Carolina's apple industry. The festival features apple-themed foods, vendors, live entertainment, a parade, and thousands of visitors each Labor Day weekend.
Website: https://ncapplefestival.org
Notes: A major Labor Day weekend event that showcases Henderson County's nationally recognized apple production.

Hatch Chile Festival

Produce

Hatch, NM

Sep 5–6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Hatch featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Hatch
State: NM
Start date: Sep 5, 2026
End date: Sep 6, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Food-focused festival in Hatch featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.hatchchilefestival.com/

Big Kahuna Wing Festival

Meat

Knoxville, TN

Sep 6, 2026

Wing-focused festival with competitions, vendors, and live entertainment

Note: World's Fair Park

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City: Knoxville
State: TN
Start date: Sep 6, 2026
End date: Sep 6, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Wing-focused festival with competitions, vendors, and live entertainment
Website: https://www.bkwfestival.com/
Notes: World's Fair Park

Knott County Gingerbread Festival

Dessert

Hindman, KY

Sep 10–12, 2026

A beloved Appalachian festival celebrating the region's famous gingerbread tradition. The event features baking contests, local food, crafts, live music, parades, and community activities throughout downtown Hindman.

Note: One of eastern Kentucky's signature festivals, centered around a local gingerbread recipe tradition.

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City: Hindman
State: KY
Start date: Sep 10, 2026
End date: Sep 12, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: A beloved Appalachian festival celebrating the region's famous gingerbread tradition. The event features baking contests, local food, crafts, live music, parades, and community activities throughout downtown Hindman.
Website: https://www.gingerbreadfestival.net
Notes: One of eastern Kentucky's signature festivals, centered around a local gingerbread recipe tradition.

Tennessee Valley Fair

Cultural

Knoxville, TN

Sep 10–20, 2026

Large fair with significant food presence

Note: Not purely food

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City: Knoxville
State: TN
Start date: Sep 10, 2026
End date: Sep 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Large fair with significant food presence
Website: https://www.tnvalleyfair.org
Notes: Not purely food

Biloxi Seafood Festival

Seafood

Biloxi, MS

Sep 12–13, 2026

A major Gulf Coast festival celebrating Mississippi seafood with fresh dishes from local chefs, live music, and waterfront views. One of the largest seafood-focused events in the region.

Note: Typically held in September along the Biloxi waterfront; large regional draw.

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City: Biloxi
State: MS
Start date: Sep 12, 2026
End date: Sep 13, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: A major Gulf Coast festival celebrating Mississippi seafood with fresh dishes from local chefs, live music, and waterfront views. One of the largest seafood-focused events in the region.
Website: https://mscoastchamber.com/events/details/45th-annual-biloxi-seafood-festival-34360
Notes: Typically held in September along the Biloxi waterfront; large regional draw.

Music City Food + Wine Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Nashville, TN

Sep 18–20, 2026

High-end food and wine festival with chefs and tastings

Note: Premium event

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City: Nashville
State: TN
Start date: Sep 18, 2026
End date: Sep 20, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: High-end food and wine festival with chefs and tastings
Website: https://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com
Notes: Premium event

Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival

Cultural

Pueblo, CO

Sep 18–20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Pueblo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Pueblo
State: CO
Start date: Sep 18, 2026
End date: Sep 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Pueblo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://pueblochilefestival.com/

Sample the Sierra

Cultural

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Sep 19, 2026

Farm-to-fork festival pairing chefs with local farmers, wineries, and brewers to showcase regional ingredients.

Note: Typically mid-September; confirm exact 2026 date.

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City: South Lake Tahoe
State: CA
Start date: Sep 19, 2026
End date: Sep 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Farm-to-fork festival pairing chefs with local farmers, wineries, and brewers to showcase regional ingredients.
Website: https://samplethesierra.com/
Notes: Typically mid-September; confirm exact 2026 date.

The Irmo Okra Strut

Produce

Irmo, SC

Sep 25–26, 2026

A unique South Carolina festival celebrating okra through food, entertainment, vendors, live music, and one of the Southeast's most distinctive agricultural traditions. The event draws tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Note: One of the largest festivals in South Carolina and famous for its okra-themed food offerings.

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City: Irmo
State: SC
Start date: Sep 25, 2026
End date: Sep 26, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A unique South Carolina festival celebrating okra through food, entertainment, vendors, live music, and one of the Southeast's most distinctive agricultural traditions. The event draws tens of thousands of visitors annually.
Website: https://www.okrastrut.com
Notes: One of the largest festivals in South Carolina and famous for its okra-themed food offerings.

Mitchell Farms Peanut Festival

Produce

Collins, MS

Sep 26, 2026

A farm-based festival celebrating peanuts with fresh food, family activities, and agricultural experiences at Mitchell Farms.

Note: Typically held in the fall; combines agritourism with food-focused experiences.

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City: Collins
State: MS
Start date: Sep 26, 2026
End date: Sep 26, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A farm-based festival celebrating peanuts with fresh food, family activities, and agricultural experiences at Mitchell Farms.
Website: https://mitchellfarmsms.com/
Notes: Typically held in the fall; combines agritourism with food-focused experiences.

Port of Hueneme Banana Festival

Cultural

Port Hueneme, CA

Sep 26, 2026

Banana-themed coastal festival celebrating the port’s import history with food, contests, and live entertainment.

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City: Port Hueneme
State: CA
Start date: Sep 26, 2026
End date: Sep 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Banana-themed coastal festival celebrating the port’s import history with food, contests, and live entertainment.
Website: https://bananaportfest.com/

The West Virginia Roadkill Cook-off

Cultural

Marlinton, WV

Sep 26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Marlinton featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Marlinton
State: WV
Start date: Sep 26, 2026
End date: Sep 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Marlinton featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/roadkillcookoff/

North Carolina Seafood Festival

Seafood

Morehead City, NC

Oct 2–4, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Morehead City showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Morehead City
State: NC
Start date: Oct 2, 2026
End date: Oct 4, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Morehead City showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.ncseafoodfestival.org/

Pinson Butterbean Days

Produce

Pinson, AL

Oct 2–3, 2026

Pinson Butterbean Days is a two-day community festival featuring arts and craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, local businesses, and family-friendly activities celebrating one of the South's favorite garden crops.

Note: Annual festival in downtown Pinson celebrating community, local businesses, and the beloved butterbean.

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City: Pinson
State: AL
Start date: Oct 2, 2026
End date: Oct 3, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Pinson Butterbean Days is a two-day community festival featuring arts and craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, local businesses, and family-friendly activities celebrating one of the South's favorite garden crops.
Website: https://pinsonbutterbeandays.com/
Notes: Annual festival in downtown Pinson celebrating community, local businesses, and the beloved butterbean.

Fall for Greenville Food Festival

Cultural

Greenville, SC

Oct 3–4, 2026

Food-focused festival in Greenville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Greenville
State: SC
Start date: Oct 3, 2026
End date: Oct 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Greenville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://fallforgreenville.net/

Garlic Festival TX

Produce

San Antonio, TX

Oct 3–4, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in San Antonio celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: San Antonio
State: TX
Start date: Oct 3, 2026
End date: Oct 4, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in San Antonio celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://txgarlicfestival.com/

National Apple Harvest Festival

Produce

Biglerville, PA

Oct 3–4, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Biglerville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Biglerville
State: PA
Start date: Oct 3, 2026
End date: Oct 4, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Biglerville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.appleharvest.com/

National Banana Pudding Festival

Cultural

Centerville, TN

Oct 3–4, 2026

Celebration of banana pudding with tastings and vendors

Note: Top tier event

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City: Centerville
State: TN
Start date: Oct 3, 2026
End date: Oct 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Celebration of banana pudding with tastings and vendors
Website: https://www.bananapuddingfest.org
Notes: Top tier event

King Biscuit Blues Festival

Cultural

Helena, AR

Oct 7–10, 2026

A nationally recognized blues festival rooted in Delta music history, featuring top blues artists, food vendors, and a vibrant celebration of Southern culture along the Mississippi River.

Note: One of the premier blues festivals in the country; held annually in October.

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City: Helena
State: AR
Start date: Oct 7, 2026
End date: Oct 10, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: A nationally recognized blues festival rooted in Delta music history, featuring top blues artists, food vendors, and a vibrant celebration of Southern culture along the Mississippi River.
Website: https://kingbiscuitfestival.com/
Notes: One of the premier blues festivals in the country; held annually in October.

Keene Pumpkin Festival

Cultural

Keene, NH

Oct 9–11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Keene celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Keene
State: NH
Start date: Oct 9, 2026
End date: Oct 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Keene celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://keenepumpkinfestival.com/

Trigg County Country Ham Festival

Meat

Cadiz, KY

Oct 9–10, 2026

A signature Western Kentucky festival celebrating country ham with live music, over 200 vendors, carnival rides, contests, and the famous world’s largest country ham and biscuit. This small-town event draws tens of thousands each year for a full weekend of food and entertainment.

Note: Held annually the second full weekend of October in downtown Cadiz; one of the largest festivals in the region.

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City: Cadiz
State: KY
Start date: Oct 9, 2026
End date: Oct 10, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: A signature Western Kentucky festival celebrating country ham with live music, over 200 vendors, carnival rides, contests, and the famous world’s largest country ham and biscuit. This small-town event draws tens of thousands each year for a full weekend of food and entertainment.
Website: https://trigghamfest.com/
Notes: Held annually the second full weekend of October in downtown Cadiz; one of the largest festivals in the region.

BBQ & Blues Festival

BBQ

Houston, TX

Oct 10–11, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Houston featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Houston
State: TX
Start date: Oct 10, 2026
End date: Oct 11, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Houston featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://bbqbluesfestival.com/

Hoes Down Harvest Festival

Cultural

Capay Valley, CA

Oct 10, 2026

Farm-based harvest festival with hands-on activities, local food, and agricultural education.

Note: Typically early October; confirm exact 2026 date.

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City: Capay Valley
State: CA
Start date: Oct 10, 2026
End date: Oct 10, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Farm-based harvest festival with hands-on activities, local food, and agricultural education.
Website: https://www.eco-farm.org/hoes-down
Notes: Typically early October; confirm exact 2026 date.

Racks by the Tracks

Cultural

Kingsport, TN

Oct 10, 2026

BBQ and music festival with food vendors and live entertainment

Note: BBQ + music focus

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City: Kingsport
State: TN
Start date: Oct 10, 2026
End date: Oct 10, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: BBQ and music festival with food vendors and live entertainment
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RacksByTheTracks/
Notes: BBQ + music focus

Tennessee Apple Festival

Produce

Cookeville, TN

Oct 10–11, 2026

Apple-themed festival with vendors, food, and seasonal activities

Note: Putnam County Fairgrounds

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City: Cookeville
State: TN
Start date: Oct 10, 2026
End date: Oct 11, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Apple-themed festival with vendors, food, and seasonal activities
Website: https://www.southernmarketevents.com/upcoming-events
Notes: Putnam County Fairgrounds

Unicoi County Apple Festival

Produce

Erwin, TN

Oct 10–11, 2026

Large apple-themed festival with food vendors

Note: Very popular

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City: Erwin
State: TN
Start date: Oct 10, 2026
End date: Oct 11, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Large apple-themed festival with food vendors
Website: https://www.unicoicountyapplefestival.com
Notes: Very popular

Delta Hot Tamale Festival

Meat

Greenville, MS

Oct 16–17, 2026

One of the South’s most iconic food festivals, celebrating the Mississippi Delta’s legendary hot tamales. Downtown Greenville fills with tamale vendors, live music, chef events, and a unique blend of culinary and literary programming that showcases the culture and flavor of the Delta.

Note: Typically held the third weekend of October in downtown Greenville. Festival often includes a kickoff dinner the night before and expands into a multi-day event with music, authors, and cooking events.

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City: Greenville
State: MS
Start date: Oct 16, 2026
End date: Oct 17, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: One of the South’s most iconic food festivals, celebrating the Mississippi Delta’s legendary hot tamales. Downtown Greenville fills with tamale vendors, live music, chef events, and a unique blend of culinary and literary programming that showcases the culture and flavor of the Delta.
Website: https://www.mainstreetgreenville.com/delta-hot-tamale-festival.html#/
Notes: Typically held the third weekend of October in downtown Greenville. Festival often includes a kickoff dinner the night before and expands into a multi-day event with music, authors, and cooking events.

Texas Mushroom Festival

Cultural

Madisonville, TX

Oct 16–18, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Madisonville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Madisonville
State: TX
Start date: Oct 16, 2026
End date: Oct 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Madisonville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://texasmushroomfestival.com/

Chili Cookoff Championship

Meat

Terlingua, TX

Oct 17–18, 2026

Unique food festival in Terlingua centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Terlingua
State: TX
Start date: Oct 17, 2026
End date: Oct 18, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Terlingua centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://icca.org/

Springville Apple Festival

Produce

Springville, CA

Oct 17–18, 2026

Small-town apple festival featuring apple foods, vendors, and community events in the Sierra foothills.

Note: Dates estimated based on typical timing; confirm for 2026.

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City: Springville
State: CA
Start date: Oct 17, 2026
End date: Oct 18, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Small-town apple festival featuring apple foods, vendors, and community events in the Sierra foothills.
Website: https://www.springvilleapplefestival.org/
Notes: Dates estimated based on typical timing; confirm for 2026.

Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival

Seafood

Jekyll Island, GA

Oct 22–24, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Jekyll Island showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Jekyll Island
State: GA
Start date: Oct 22, 2026
End date: Oct 24, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Jekyll Island showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.jekyllisland.com/

Pumpkin Festival Half Moon Bay

Cultural

Half Moon Bay, CA

Oct 24–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Half Moon Bay celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Half Moon Bay
State: CA
Start date: Oct 24, 2026
End date: Oct 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Half Moon Bay celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/

PumpkinFest

Harvest

Franklin, TN

Oct 24–25, 2026

Experience a full weekend of autumn-inspired food and drink, non-stop live music, costume contests, and a marketplace featuring the region's finest seasonal arts and crafts. Held in historic downtown Franklin, PumpkinFest is one of Tennessee's premier fall festivals and celebrates everything that makes autumn special.

Note: Held on Main Street in downtown Franklin. Features seasonal food vendors, live entertainment, costume contests, and one of the largest fall festivals in Middle Tennessee.

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City: Franklin
State: TN
Start date: Oct 24, 2026
End date: Oct 25, 2026
Category: Harvest
Description: Experience a full weekend of autumn-inspired food and drink, non-stop live music, costume contests, and a marketplace featuring the region's finest seasonal arts and crafts. Held in historic downtown Franklin, PumpkinFest is one of Tennessee's premier fall festivals and celebrates everything that makes autumn special.
Website: https://williamsonheritage.org/events/pumpkinfest/
Notes: Held on Main Street in downtown Franklin. Features seasonal food vendors, live entertainment, costume contests, and one of the largest fall festivals in Middle Tennessee.

White Bluff Apple Butter Festival

Produce

White Bluff, TN

Oct 24, 2026

Traditional apple butter making and fall foods

Note: Classic fall vibe

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City: White Bluff
State: TN
Start date: Oct 24, 2026
End date: Oct 24, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Traditional apple butter making and fall foods
Website: https://www.whiteblufftn.gov
Notes: Classic fall vibe

Soul Food Festival

Cultural

Dallas, TX

Oct 25–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Dallas featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Dallas
State: TX
Start date: Oct 25, 2026
End date: Oct 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Dallas featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://soulfoodfest.com/

Craft Beer & Food Fest

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Denver, CO

Oct 26–28, 2026

Food-focused festival in Denver featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Denver
State: CO
Start date: Oct 26, 2026
End date: Oct 28, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Food-focused festival in Denver featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://craftbeerfest.com/

National Peanut Festival

Cultural

Dothan, AL

Nov 6–15, 2026

One of the largest peanut festivals in the U.S., celebrating the region's agricultural heritage with food, fairs, concerts, and major events.

Note: Runs over a week each November.

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City: Dothan
State: AL
Start date: Nov 6, 2026
End date: Nov 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: One of the largest peanut festivals in the U.S., celebrating the region's agricultural heritage with food, fairs, concerts, and major events.
Website: https://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/
Notes: Runs over a week each November.

Grains & Grits Festival

Cultural

Townsend, TN

Nov 7, 2026

Showcases Southern spirits and gourmet food

Note: Great niche

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City: Townsend
State: TN
Start date: Nov 7, 2026
End date: Nov 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Showcases Southern spirits and gourmet food
Website: https://www.grainsandgritsfest.com
Notes: Great niche

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest

BBQ

Lockhart, TX

Nov 7–8, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Lockhart featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Lockhart
State: TX
Start date: Nov 7, 2026
End date: Nov 8, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Lockhart featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://tmbbqfest.com/

Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival

Produce

Vardaman, MS

Nov 7, 2026

Held in the ‘Sweet Potato Capital of the World,’ this festival celebrates Mississippi’s most iconic crop with sweet potato dishes, live entertainment, crafts, and classic small-town festivities.

Note: Typically held the first Saturday in November; includes parade, pageant, and local food vendors.

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City: Vardaman
State: MS
Start date: Nov 7, 2026
End date: Nov 7, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Held in the ‘Sweet Potato Capital of the World,’ this festival celebrates Mississippi’s most iconic crop with sweet potato dishes, live entertainment, crafts, and classic small-town festivities.
Website: https://vardamansweetpotatofestival.com/
Notes: Typically held the first Saturday in November; includes parade, pageant, and local food vendors.

Cortez Stone Crab Festival

Cultural

Cortez, FL

Nov 9–10, 2026

Food-focused festival in Cortez featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Cortez
State: FL
Start date: Nov 9, 2026
End date: Nov 10, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Cortez featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://stonecrabfestival.org/

Chocolate Festival Seattle

Dessert

Seattle, WA

Nov 14–15, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Seattle celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Seattle
State: WA
Start date: Nov 14, 2026
End date: Nov 15, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Seattle celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://seattlechocolatefestival.com/

Southern Food Festival

Cultural

Charleston, SC

Nov 15–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in Charleston featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Charleston
State: SC
Start date: Nov 15, 2026
End date: Nov 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Charleston featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://southernfoodfestival.com/

Napa Valley Film + Food Fest

Cultural

Napa Valley, CA

Nov 18–22, 2026

Food-focused festival in Napa Valley featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Napa Valley
State: CA
Start date: Nov 18, 2026
End date: Nov 22, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Napa Valley featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://napavalleyfilmfest.org/

Oyster Roast Festival

Seafood

Charleston, SC

Nov 20–22, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Charleston showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Charleston
State: SC
Start date: Nov 20, 2026
End date: Nov 22, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Charleston showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://oysterfestsc.com/

BBQ Thanksgiving Festival

BBQ

Kansas City, MO

Nov 26–29, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Kansas City featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Kansas City
State: MO
Start date: Nov 26, 2026
End date: Nov 29, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Kansas City featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://bbqthanksgivingfest.com/

Art Basel Food Festival

Cultural

Miami, FL

Dec 3–6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Miami featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Miami
State: FL
Start date: Dec 3, 2026
End date: Dec 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Miami featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://artbasel.com/

Indio International Tamale Festival

Cultural

Indio, CA

Dec 5–6, 2026

Large tamale-focused festival with food vendors, competitions, and live entertainment.

Note: Typically first weekend of December; confirm exact 2026 date.

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City: Indio
State: CA
Start date: Dec 5, 2026
End date: Dec 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Large tamale-focused festival with food vendors, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.indiointernationaltamalefestival.com/
Notes: Typically first weekend of December; confirm exact 2026 date.

Winter BBQ Festival

BBQ

Austin, TX

Dec 12–13, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Austin featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Austin
State: TX
Start date: Dec 12, 2026
End date: Dec 13, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Austin featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://winterbbqfest.com/

Gingerbread Festival

Cultural

Asheville, NC

Dec 13–15, 2026

Food-focused festival in Asheville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Asheville
State: NC
Start date: Dec 13, 2026
End date: Dec 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Asheville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://gingerbreadfest.com/

Aspen Holiday Food Festival

Cultural

Aspen, CO

Dec 17–20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Aspen featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Aspen
State: CO
Start date: Dec 17, 2026
End date: Dec 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Aspen featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://aspenfoodfestival.com/

Snow & Food Festival

Cultural

Park City, UT

Dec 18–20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Park City featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Park City
State: UT
Start date: Dec 18, 2026
End date: Dec 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Park City featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://snowfoodfest.com/

Holiday Market Food Fest

Cultural

Boston, MA

Dec 20–23, 2026

Food-focused festival in Boston featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Boston
State: MA
Start date: Dec 20, 2026
End date: Dec 23, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Boston featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://holidaymarketfest.com/

Christmas Food Festival

Cultural

Orlando, FL

Dec 21–24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Orlando featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Orlando
State: FL
Start date: Dec 21, 2026
End date: Dec 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Orlando featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://christmasfoodfestival.com/

End of Year Food Festival

Cultural

San Diego, CA

Dec 26–28, 2026

Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: San Diego
State: CA
Start date: Dec 26, 2026
End date: Dec 28, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://endofyearfoodfest.com/

NYE Food Festival

Cultural

Las Vegas, NV

Dec 29–31, 2026

Food-focused festival in Las Vegas featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Las Vegas
State: NV
Start date: Dec 29, 2026
End date: Dec 31, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Las Vegas featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://nyefoodfest.com/

Outer Banks Seafood Festival

Seafood

Nags Head, NC

Sep 23, 2027

Well-known seafood festival in Nags Head showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Nags Head
State: NC
Start date: Sep 23, 2027
End date: Sep 23, 2027
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Nags Head showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://obxseafoodfestival.org/

World Chicken Festival

Cultural

London, KY

Sep 24, 2027

Food-focused festival in London featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: London
State: KY
Start date: Sep 24, 2027
End date: Sep 24, 2027
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in London featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://chickenfestival.com/

Shrimp Festival Gulf Shores

Seafood

Gulf Shores, AL

Sep 25, 2027

Well-known seafood festival in Gulf Shores showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Gulf Shores
State: AL
Start date: Sep 25, 2027
End date: Sep 25, 2027
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Gulf Shores showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://shrimpfestival.com/

Apple Harvest Festival

Produce

Southington, CT

Sep 26, 2027

Seasonal produce festival in Southington celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Southington
State: CT
Start date: Sep 26, 2027
End date: Sep 26, 2027
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Southington celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://southingtonappleharvest.com/

Buffalo Wing Festival (Fall Edition)

Meat

Buffalo, NY

Sep 26, 2027

Food-focused festival in Buffalo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Buffalo
State: NY
Start date: Sep 26, 2027
End date: Sep 26, 2027
Category: Meat
Description: Food-focused festival in Buffalo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://buffalowing.com/

Taste of St. Louis

Cultural

St. Louis, MO

Sep 27, 2028

Food-focused festival in St. Louis featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: St. Louis
State: MO
Start date: Sep 27, 2028
End date: Sep 27, 2028
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in St. Louis featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://taste-stl.com/

Jonesborough Days

Cultural

Jonesborough, TN

Jul 4–5, 2026

Historic town festival with strong food vendor presence

Note: More general

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City: Jonesborough
State: TN
Start date: Jul 4, 2026
End date: Jul 5, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Historic town festival with strong food vendor presence
Website: https://jonesborough.com
Notes: More general

Key Lime Festival

Cultural

Key West, FL

Jul 1–5, 2026

Food-focused festival in Key West featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Key West
State: FL
Start date: Jul 1, 2026
End date: Jul 5, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Key West featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://keylimefestival.com/

Grand Bay Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Grand Bay, AL

Jul 3–4, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Grand Bay celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Grand Bay
State: AL
Start date: Jul 3, 2026
End date: Jul 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Grand Bay celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://grandbaywatermelonfestival.org/

Lexington County Peach Festival

Cultural

Gilbert, SC

Jul 4, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Gilbert celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Gilbert
State: SC
Start date: Jul 4, 2026
End date: Jul 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Gilbert celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com/

Music City Hot Chicken Festival

Cultural

Nashville, TN

Jul 4, 2026

Nashville's famous hot chicken celebration

Note: Must-have

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City: Nashville
State: TN
Start date: Jul 4, 2026
End date: Jul 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Nashville's famous hot chicken celebration
Website: https://www.hot-chicken.com
Notes: Must-have

OLG Crab Fest

Seafood

Bay St. Louis, MS

Jul 2–4, 2026

A long-running Mississippi Gulf Coast festival hosted by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church featuring fresh Gulf seafood, especially crab dishes, along with live music, raffles, a 5K run, and family-friendly activities. A staple community event that draws locals and visitors alike for a festive Fourth of July weekend.

Note: 42nd annual event held at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Typically runs July 2–4 with food, raffles, vendors, and community activities tied to the holiday weekend.

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City: Bay St. Louis
State: MS
Start date: Jul 2, 2026
End date: Jul 4, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: A long-running Mississippi Gulf Coast festival hosted by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church featuring fresh Gulf seafood, especially crab dishes, along with live music, raffles, a 5K run, and family-friendly activities. A staple community event that draws locals and visitors alike for a festive Fourth of July weekend.
Website: https://olgchurch.net/crab-fest-2026
Notes: 42nd annual event held at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Typically runs July 2–4 with food, raffles, vendors, and community activities tied to the holiday weekend.

Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash

BBQ

Lahaska, PA

Jul 4, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Lahaska featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Lahaska
State: PA
Start date: Jul 4, 2026
End date: Jul 4, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Lahaska featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://peddlersvillage.com/event/bbq-bash/

Sand Mountain Potato Festival

Cultural

Henegar, AL

Jul 4, 2026

Food-focused festival in Henegar featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Henegar
State: AL
Start date: Jul 4, 2026
End date: Jul 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Henegar featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://cityofhenagar.com/sand-mountain-potato-festival/

Adirondack Wine and Food Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Lake George, NY

Jun 27–28, 2026

Food-focused festival in Lake George featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Lake George
State: NY
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 28, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Food-focused festival in Lake George featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://adkwinefest.com/

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival

Produce

Cedarburg, WI

Jun 27–28, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Cedarburg celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Cedarburg
State: WI
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 28, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Cedarburg celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.cedarburgfestivals.org/

Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Keystone, CO

Jun 27–28, 2026

Unique food festival in Keystone centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Keystone
State: CO
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 28, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Unique food festival in Keystone centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.keystonefestivals.com/festivals/

Luling Watermelon Thump

Produce

Luling, TX

Jun 25–28, 2026

Celebrating watermelons, music, tradition, and family fun since 1954.

Note: What began as a celebration of local agriculture has grown into a cherished Texas tradition featuring championship melons, seed-spitting contests, parades, and live entertainment — just a few of the many attractions that bring in more than 30,000 visitors each year.

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City: Luling
State: TX
Start date: Jun 25, 2026
End date: Jun 28, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebrating watermelons, music, tradition, and family fun since 1954.
Website: https://www.watermelonthump.com/
Notes: What began as a celebration of local agriculture has grown into a cherished Texas tradition featuring championship melons, seed-spitting contests, parades, and live entertainment — just a few of the many attractions that bring in more than 30,000 visitors each year.

Red, White & Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Hammonton, NJ

Jun 28, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Hammonton celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Hammonton
State: NJ
Start date: Jun 28, 2026
End date: Jun 28, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Hammonton celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.hammontonnj.us/red-white-blueberry-festival

Taste of Adams Avenue

Cultural

San Diego, CA

Jun 28, 2026

Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: San Diego
State: CA
Start date: Jun 28, 2026
End date: Jun 28, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/event-info/taste-of-adams-avenue/

Caribbean Music Culture Festival & Jerk Chicken Festival

Cultural

Birmingham, AL

Jun 26–27, 2026

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at the Caribbean Music Culture Festival & Jerk Chicken Festival. This annual event includes the 30th Annual Bob Marley Day Festival and features Caribbean cuisine, jerk chicken, live music, cultural performances, vendors, and entertainment in downtown Birmingham.

Note: Ticketed event held near Birmingham City Hall featuring Caribbean food, music, and cultural festivities.

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City: Birmingham
State: AL
Start date: Jun 26, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at the Caribbean Music Culture Festival & Jerk Chicken Festival. This annual event includes the 30th Annual Bob Marley Day Festival and features Caribbean cuisine, jerk chicken, live music, cultural performances, vendors, and entertainment in downtown Birmingham.
Website: https://rsiltv.com/
Notes: Ticketed event held near Birmingham City Hall featuring Caribbean food, music, and cultural festivities.

Central Illinois BBQ Throwdown

BBQ

Eureka, IL

Jun 26–27, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Eureka featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Eureka
State: IL
Start date: Jun 26, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Eureka featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cibbq

Cheese Curd Festival

Cultural

Ellsworth, WI

Jun 26–27, 2026

Food-focused festival in Ellsworth featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Ellsworth
State: WI
Start date: Jun 26, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Ellsworth featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.cheesecurdfestival.com/

CHUM Rhubarb Festival

Cultural

Duluth, MN

Jun 27, 2026

Food-focused festival in Duluth featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Duluth
State: MN
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Duluth featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.chumduluth.org/rhubarb

Crystal Springs Tomato Festival

Produce

Crystal Springs, MS

Jun 27, 2026

Celebrating the ‘Tomatopolis of the World,’ this beloved festival highlights fresh Mississippi tomatoes with food vendors, live music, and community events in a historic downtown setting.

Note: The Chamber’s 2026 Tomato Festival page is the clearest current official source; city pages also reference the festival.

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City: Crystal Springs
State: MS
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebrating the ‘Tomatopolis of the World,’ this beloved festival highlights fresh Mississippi tomatoes with food vendors, live music, and community events in a historic downtown setting.
Website: https://crystalspringschamber.com/
Notes: The Chamber’s 2026 Tomato Festival page is the clearest current official source; city pages also reference the festival.

Hampton County Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Hampton, SC

Jun 20–27, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Hampton celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Hampton
State: SC
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Hampton celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://hcmelonfest.org/

London Strawberry Festival

Produce

London, OH

Jun 25–27, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in London celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: London
State: OH
Start date: Jun 25, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in London celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.londonstrawberryfest.com/

OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Meat

San Diego, CA

Jun 27, 2026

Unique food festival in San Diego centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: San Diego
State: CA
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in San Diego centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://oceanbeachsandiego.com/attractions/annual-events

Panhandle Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Chipley, FL

Jun 26–27, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Chipley celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Chipley
State: FL
Start date: Jun 26, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Chipley celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.panhandlewatermelon.com/

Peach Jam Jubilee

Produce

Clanton, AL

Jun 26–27, 2026

Peach Jam Jubilee is a free outdoor festival celebrating Chilton County's famous peach industry. The event features live music, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, hot air balloon rides, family activities, and plenty of peach-themed experiences.

Note: Free festival celebrating Alabama's renowned peach-growing region with music, food, and family entertainment.

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City: Clanton
State: AL
Start date: Jun 26, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Peach Jam Jubilee is a free outdoor festival celebrating Chilton County's famous peach industry. The event features live music, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, hot air balloon rides, family activities, and plenty of peach-themed experiences.
Website: https://www.peachjamjubilee.com/
Notes: Free festival celebrating Alabama's renowned peach-growing region with music, food, and family entertainment.

Plains, Trains, and Fireworks + Peace, Love, BBQ Cookoff

BBQ

Plains, GA

Jun 27, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Plains featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Plains
State: GA
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Plains featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.jimmycarterfriends.org/events

South Berwick Strawberry Festival

Produce

South Berwick, ME

Jun 27, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in South Berwick celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: South Berwick
State: ME
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in South Berwick celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://southberwickstrawberryfestival.org/

Taste of Julian

Cultural

Julian, CA

Jun 27, 2026

Food-focused festival in Julian featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Julian
State: CA
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Julian featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://visitjulian.com/to-see-do/special-events/taste-of-julian/#!directory

Tennessee Banana Festival

Cultural

Cookeville, TN

Jun 27, 2026

Banana-themed festival with desserts and vendors

Note: Putnam County Fairgrounds

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City: Cookeville
State: TN
Start date: Jun 27, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Banana-themed festival with desserts and vendors
Website: https://www.southernmarketevents.com/upcoming-events
Notes: Putnam County Fairgrounds

The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle

Cultural

Lenexa, KS

Jun 26–27, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Lenexa featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Lenexa
State: KS
Start date: Jun 26, 2026
End date: Jun 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Lenexa featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.lenexa.com/Events-Activities/Festivals-Special-Events/Great-Lenexa-BBQ-Battle

BBQ RibFest

BBQ

Fort Wayne, IN

Jun 18–21, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Fort Wayne featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Fort Wayne
State: IN
Start date: Jun 18, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Fort Wayne featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://bbqribfest.com/

Berry Dairy Days Festival

Cultural

Burlington, WA

Jun 19–21, 2026

Food-focused festival in Burlington featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Burlington
State: WA
Start date: Jun 19, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Burlington featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.berrydairydays.com/

Famous Food Festival

Cultural

Deer Park, NY

Jun 19–21, 2026

Food-focused festival in Deer Park featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Deer Park
State: NY
Start date: Jun 19, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Deer Park featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.famousfoodfestival.com/upcoming-events/

Marysville Strawberry Festival

Produce

Marysville, WA

Jun 18–21, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Marysville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Marysville
State: WA
Start date: Jun 18, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Marysville celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.marysvillestrawberryfest.com/

Mattituck Strawberry Festival

Produce

Mattituck, NY

Jun 17–21, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Mattituck celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Mattituck
State: NY
Start date: Jun 17, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Mattituck celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.mattituckstrawberryfestival.com/

Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival

Produce

Silverton Hills, OR

Jun 21, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Silverton Hills celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Silverton Hills
State: OR
Start date: Jun 21, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Silverton Hills celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.homerdavenport.com/strawberry-festival

Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival & Highland Games

Cultural

Franklin, NC

Jun 19–21, 2026

Food-focused festival in Franklin featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Franklin
State: NC
Start date: Jun 19, 2026
End date: Jun 21, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Franklin featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofscotland.org/

Alabama Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Brewton, AL

Jun 20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Brewton celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Brewton
State: AL
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Brewton celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://brewtonchamber.com/blueberry-festival

Beer and BBQ Stroll

BBQ

Westminster, MD

Jun 20, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Westminster featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Westminster
State: MD
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Westminster featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.westminstermd.gov/445/Beer-and-BBQ-Stroll

Emmett Cherry Festival

Cultural

Emmett, ID

Jun 17–20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Emmett celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Emmett
State: ID
Start date: Jun 17, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Emmett celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.emmettcherryfestival.com/

Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival

Produce

Kirtland, OH

Jun 18–20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Kirtland celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Kirtland
State: OH
Start date: Jun 18, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Kirtland celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://kirtlandkiwanis.org/strawberry-festival

NC Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Burgaw, NC

Jun 20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Burgaw celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Burgaw
State: NC
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Burgaw celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: http://ncblueberryfestival.com/

Owego Strawberry Festival

Produce

Owego, NY

Jun 18–20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Owego celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Owego
State: NY
Start date: Jun 18, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Owego celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.owego.org/strawberry-festival

Pinconning CheeseTown Festival & Races

Cultural

Pinconning, MI

Jun 20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Pinconning featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Pinconning
State: MI
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Pinconning featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.cheesetownraces.com/

RC Cola & MoonPie Festival

Cultural

Bell Buckle, TN

Jun 20, 2026

Celebrates MoonPies and RC Cola with food and games

Note: Very popular

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City: Bell Buckle
State: TN
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Celebrates MoonPies and RC Cola with food and games
Website: https://bellbucklechamber.com/rc-cola-moonpie-festival/
Notes: Very popular

Slocomb Tomato Festival

Produce

Slocomb, AL

Jun 20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Slocomb, Alabama June 20, 2026

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City: Slocomb
State: AL
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Slocomb, Alabama June 20, 2026
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Slocombmaters/

Taste of Tippecanoe

Cultural

Lafayette, IN

Jun 20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Lafayette featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Lafayette
State: IN
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Lafayette featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteoftippecanoe.org/

Taste of Wisconsin

Cultural

Beaver Dam, WI

Jun 20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Beaver Dam featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Beaver Dam
State: WI
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Beaver Dam featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://beaverdamchamber.com/taste-of-wisconsin/

W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival

Cultural

Henderson, KY

Jun 17–20, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Henderson featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Henderson
State: KY
Start date: Jun 17, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Henderson featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://handyblues.org/

Watermelon Days Festival

Cultural

Cordele, GA

Jun 20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Cordele celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Cordele
State: GA
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Cordele celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://visitcordele.com/watermelon-days-festival/

Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Monticello, FL

Jun 19–20, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Monticello celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Monticello
State: FL
Start date: Jun 19, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Monticello celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.monticellowatermelonfestival.com/

World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival

Cultural

Collinsville, IL

Jun 20, 2026

Food-focused festival in Collinsville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Collinsville
State: IL
Start date: Jun 20, 2026
End date: Jun 20, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Collinsville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: http://catsupbottlefestival.com/

Taste of Little Italy

Cultural

San Diego, CA

Jun 16–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: San Diego
State: CA
Start date: Jun 16, 2026
End date: Jun 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.littleitalysd.com/events/taste-of-little-italy

Beacon Sloop Club Strawberry Festival

Produce

Beacon, NY

Jun 14, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Beacon celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Beacon
State: NY
Start date: Jun 14, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Beacon celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: http://www.beaconsloopclub.org/events/straw-fest/straw-fest.php

Farmington Strawberry Festival

Produce

Farmington, IA

Jun 12–14, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Farmington celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Farmington
State: IA
Start date: Jun 12, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Farmington celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Farmington-Iowa-Strawberry-Festival/100054552275288/

Louisiana Corn Festival

Cultural

Bunkie, LA

Jun 11–14, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Bunkie celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Bunkie
State: LA
Start date: Jun 11, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Bunkie celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.bunkiechamber.org/corn-festival

National Asparagus Festival

Cultural

Oceana County, MI

Jun 12–14, 2026

Food-focused festival in Oceana County featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Oceana County
State: MI
Start date: Jun 12, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Oceana County featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.nationalasparagusfestival.org/

Picklefest

Produce

Jackson, MS

Jun 13–14, 2026

A quirky festival dedicated to all things pickled, featuring pickle-themed foods, local vendors, and creative takes on brined favorites. A fun and growing event in Mississippi’s capital city.

Note: Hosted at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum; official event pages indicate a two-day 2026 event.

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City: Jackson
State: MS
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A quirky festival dedicated to all things pickled, featuring pickle-themed foods, local vendors, and creative takes on brined favorites. A fun and growing event in Mississippi’s capital city.
Website: https://www.msagmuseumfoundation.org/pickle-fest
Notes: Hosted at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum; official event pages indicate a two-day 2026 event.

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Mystic, CT

Jun 13–14, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Mystic celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Mystic
State: CT
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Mystic celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://oldemistickvillage.com/strawberry-festival/

Wine & BBQ Fest

BBQ

Glassboro, NJ

Jun 13–14, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Glassboro featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Glassboro
State: NJ
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 14, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Glassboro featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://newjerseywineevents.com/events/wine-bbq/

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival

Seafood

Arcata, CA

Jun 13, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Arcata showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Arcata
State: CA
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Arcata showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.arcatabayoysterfestival.com/

Beer, Bacon & Cheese Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

New Glarus, WI

Jun 13, 2026

Unique food festival in New Glarus centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: New Glarus
State: WI
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Unique food festival in New Glarus centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.swisstown.com/events-ng/bbc

Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival

Produce

Warren, AR

Jun 12–13, 2026

Celebrating the famous Bradley County pink tomato, this festival features fresh produce, contests, live music, and small-town festivities centered around one of Arkansas’ signature crops.

Note: Typically held in June; highlights the region’s agricultural heritage.

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City: Warren
State: AR
Start date: Jun 12, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebrating the famous Bradley County pink tomato, this festival features fresh produce, contests, live music, and small-town festivities centered around one of Arkansas’ signature crops.
Website: https://pinktomatofestival.com/
Notes: Typically held in June; highlights the region’s agricultural heritage.

Cheshire Strawberry Festival

Produce

Cheshire, CT

Jun 13, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Cheshire celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Cheshire
State: CT
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Cheshire celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://firstcheshire.org/more/strawberry-festival/

Gallatin Cheesecake Festival

Dessert

Gallatin, TN

Jun 13, 2026

Shop with 65+ vendors, food trucks, and most importantly, CHEESECAKE EVERYWHERE!

Note: Cheesecake on a stick (yes, it’s a thing), endless mouthwatering cheesecake flavors, PLUS… The Cheesecake Factory is bringing A LOT of cheesecake just for YOU!

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City: Gallatin
State: TN
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Shop with 65+ vendors, food trucks, and most importantly, CHEESECAKE EVERYWHERE!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/210-albert-gallatin-ave-gallatin-tn-37066-united-states/gallatin-cheesecake-festival/2632352990464205/
Notes: Cheesecake on a stick (yes, it’s a thing), endless mouthwatering cheesecake flavors, PLUS… The Cheesecake Factory is bringing A LOT of cheesecake just for YOU!

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Cultural

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Jun 13, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Dover-Foxcroft celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Dover-Foxcroft
State: ME
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Dover-Foxcroft celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.mainewhoopiepiefestival.com/

MBCH Strawberry Festival

Produce

Springfield, MO

Jun 13, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Springfield celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Springfield
State: MO
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Springfield celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://mbch.org/strawberry-festival/

Pork Rind Heritage Festival

Cultural

Harrod, OH

Jun 12–13, 2026

Food-focused festival in Harrod featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Harrod
State: OH
Start date: Jun 12, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Harrod featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.porkrindfest.com/#/about/

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Hartford, MI

Jun 12–13, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Hartford celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Hartford
State: MI
Start date: Jun 12, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Hartford celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.hartfordmichamber.org/hartford-strawberry-festival

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Topsfield, MA

Jun 13, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Topsfield celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Topsfield
State: MA
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Topsfield celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.topsfieldhistory.org/strawberry/index.shtml

SunDrop Festival

Cultural

Pulaski, TN

Jun 13, 2026

Festival celebrating SunDrop soda with food and vendors

Note: Fun niche

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City: Pulaski
State: TN
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Festival celebrating SunDrop soda with food and vendors
Website: https://www.historicdowntownpulaski.com/sundropfest
Notes: Fun niche

Taste of Kutztown

Cultural

Kutztown, PA

Jun 13, 2026

Food-focused festival in Kutztown featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Kutztown
State: PA
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Kutztown featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofkutztown.com/

Taste of Muskegon

Cultural

Muskegon, MI

Jun 12–13, 2026

Food-focused festival in Muskegon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Muskegon
State: MI
Start date: Jun 12, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Muskegon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteofmuskegon.org/

Taste of Parkersburg

Cultural

Parkersburg, WV

Jun 13, 2026

Food-focused festival in Parkersburg featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Parkersburg
State: WV
Start date: Jun 13, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Parkersburg featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/taste-of-parkersburg/

Taste of the Vineyard

Cultural

Edgartown, MA

Jun 11–13, 2026

Food-focused festival in Edgartown featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Edgartown
State: MA
Start date: Jun 11, 2026
End date: Jun 13, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Edgartown featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://vineyardtrust.org/events/

Indy Strawberry Festival

Produce

Indianapolis, IN

Jun 11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Indianapolis celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Start date: Jun 11, 2026
End date: Jun 11, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Indianapolis celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://cccindy.org/strawberry-festival/

Cajun Heritage Festival

Cultural

Larose, LA

Jun 6–7, 2026

Food-focused festival in Larose featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Larose
State: LA
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Larose featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.lacajunbayou.com/calendar-of-events

California Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Lake View Terrace, CA

Jun 6–7, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Lake View Terrace celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Lake View Terrace
State: CA
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Lake View Terrace celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://watermelonfest.org/

Creole Tomato Festival

Produce

New Orleans, LA

Jun 6–7, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in New Orleans celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: New Orleans
State: LA
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in New Orleans celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.frenchmarket.org/event/37th-annual-creole-tomato-festival/all/

Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival

Cultural

Little Chute, WI

Jun 5–7, 2026

Food-focused festival in Little Chute featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Little Chute
State: WI
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Little Chute featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://cheesefest.org/

Lebanon Strawberry Festival

Produce

Lebanon, OR

Jun 4–7, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Lebanon celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Lebanon
State: OR
Start date: Jun 4, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Lebanon celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.lebanonstrawberryfest.com/

Rosedale Strawberry Festival

Produce

Rosedale, IN

Jun 5–7, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Rosedale celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Rosedale
State: IN
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Rosedale celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.coveredbridges.com/events-calendar/rosedale-strawberry-festival-2025-5l3e7

Taste of Charlotte

Cultural

Charlotte, NC

Jun 5–7, 2026

Food-focused festival in Charlotte featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Charlotte
State: NC
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Charlotte featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteofcharlotte.com/

Tennessee Peach Festival

Cultural

Cookeville, TN

Jun 6–7, 2026

Peach-themed festival with vendors, food, and family activities

Note: Putnam County Fairgrounds

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City: Cookeville
State: TN
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Peach-themed festival with vendors, food, and family activities
Website: https://www.southernmarketevents.com/upcoming-events
Notes: Putnam County Fairgrounds

Troy Strawberry Festival

Produce

Troy, OH

Jun 6–7, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Troy celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Troy
State: OH
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 7, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Troy celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://troystrawberryfest.com/

Blue Water Sturgeon Festival

Cultural

Port Huron, MI

Jun 6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Port Huron featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Port Huron
State: MI
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Port Huron featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://scriver.org/sturgeon-festival/

Blueberry Jubilee

Produce

Poplarville, MS

Jun 6, 2026

A celebration of Mississippi blueberries featuring fresh berry products, vendors, and small-town festivities.

Note: Held during peak blueberry season in early June.

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City: Poplarville
State: MS
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A celebration of Mississippi blueberries featuring fresh berry products, vendors, and small-town festivities.
Website: https://blueberryjubilee.net/
Notes: Held during peak blueberry season in early June.

Chiefland Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Chiefland, FL

Jun 6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Chiefland celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Chiefland
State: FL
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Chiefland celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://chieflandwomansclub.org/watermelon-festival

Georgia Blueberry Festival

Cultural

Alma, GA

Jun 5–6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Alma celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Alma
State: GA
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Alma celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://georgiablueberryfestival.org/

Hudson Valley Taco Fest

Cultural

Newburgh, NY

Jun 6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Newburgh featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Newburgh
State: NY
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Newburgh featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://famousfoodevents.com/

International Horseradish Festival

Cultural

Collinsville, IL

Jun 5–6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Collinsville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Collinsville
State: IL
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Collinsville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://internationalhorseradishfestival.com/

Livermush Festival

Cultural

Marion, NC

Jun 6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Marion featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Marion
State: NC
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Marion featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.marionlivermushfestival.com/

Louisiana Peach Festival

Cultural

Ruston, LA

Jun 6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Ruston celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Ruston
State: LA
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Ruston celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.lapeachfest.com/

Osceola Rhubarb Fest

Cultural

Osceola, WI

Jun 6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Osceola featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Osceola
State: WI
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Osceola featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/osceola-rhubarb-fest-39741

Putnam County Dairy Festival

Cultural

Eatonton, GA

Jun 6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Eatonton featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Eatonton
State: GA
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Eatonton featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://putnamcodairyfestival.com/

South Dakota BBQ Championships

BBQ

Huron, SD

Jun 5–6, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Huron featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Huron
State: SD
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Huron featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.wheeljam.com/sd-bbq-championships/

Strawberry Festival!

Produce

Sandy Spring, MD

Jun 6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Sandy Spring celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Sandy Spring
State: MD
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Sandy Spring celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/strawberry-festival

Taste of Syracuse

Cultural

Syracuse, NY

Jun 5–6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Syracuse featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Syracuse
State: NY
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Syracuse featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteofsyracuse.com/

Walthall County Dairy Festival

Cultural

Tylertown, MS

Jun 6, 2026

Food-focused festival in Tylertown featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Tylertown
State: MS
Start date: Jun 6, 2026
End date: Jun 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Tylertown featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.dairyfest.net/

Rhubarb Fest

Cultural

Aledo, IL

Jun 5, 2026

Food-focused festival in Aledo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Aledo
State: IL
Start date: Jun 5, 2026
End date: Jun 5, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Aledo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.aledomainstreet.com/aledo-events/rhubarb-fest

A Taste of Greece

Cultural

Westfield, NJ

May 29–31, 2026

Food-focused festival in Westfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Westfield
State: NJ
Start date: May 29, 2026
End date: May 31, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Westfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.njgreekfest.com/

Beaumont Cherry Festival

Cultural

Beaumont, CA

May 28–31, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Beaumont celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Beaumont
State: CA
Start date: May 28, 2026
End date: May 31, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Beaumont celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.beaumontcherryfestival.org/

Michael Arnone's 33nd Annual Crawfish Fest

Seafood

Augusta, NJ

May 29–31, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Augusta showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Augusta
State: NJ
Start date: May 29, 2026
End date: May 31, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Augusta showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.crawfishfest.com/

Windy City Hot Dog Fest

Cultural

Chicago, IL

May 29–31, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: May 29, 2026
End date: May 31, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://chicagoevents.com/event/windy-city-hot-dog-fest/

A Slice of the Community Pizza Festival

Dairy/Cheese

Nashville, TN

May 30, 2026

A joyful, family-friendly celebration featuring pizza vendors from around Nashville, music, and activities for all ages.

Note: Come hungry, bring the kids, and spend the day building community, one slice at a time. Pizza Festival T-shirts are available (see ticket add-on options to purchase)!

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City: Nashville
State: TN
Start date: May 30, 2026
End date: May 30, 2026
Category: Dairy/Cheese
Description: A joyful, family-friendly celebration featuring pizza vendors from around Nashville, music, and activities for all ages.
Website: https://www.wnpt.org/events/
Notes: Come hungry, bring the kids, and spend the day building community, one slice at a time. Pizza Festival T-shirts are available (see ticket add-on options to purchase)!

CVUUS Rhubarb Festival

Cultural

Middlebury, VT

May 30, 2026

Food-focused festival in Middlebury featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Middlebury
State: VT
Start date: May 30, 2026
End date: May 30, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Middlebury featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.cvuus.org/connection/rhubarb-festival/

The Bloody Mary Festival

Cultural

Portland, OR

May 30, 2026

Food-focused festival in Portland featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Portland
State: OR
Start date: May 30, 2026
End date: May 30, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Portland featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.thebloodymaryfest.com/portland-5-30-26

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

Produce

Garden Grove, CA

May 22–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Garden Grove, California May 22-25

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City: Garden Grove
State: CA
Start date: May 22, 2026
End date: May 25, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Garden Grove, California May 22-25
Website: https://strawberryfestival.org/

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Beaver Dam, KY

May 23–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Beaver Dam celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Beaver Dam
State: KY
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 25, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Beaver Dam celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.beaverdamky.com/Blog/35/strawberry-festival

Taste of Cincinnati

Cultural

Cincinnati, OH

May 23–25, 2026

Food-focused festival in Cincinnati featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Cincinnati featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofcincinnati.com/

Taste of Creede

Cultural

Creede, CO

May 23–25, 2026

Food-focused festival in Creede featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Creede
State: CO
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Creede featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.creede.com/taste-of-creede

BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay

BBQ

North Bend, OR

May 23–24, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in North Bend featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: North Bend
State: OR
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in North Bend featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.themillcasino.com/event/bbq-blues-brews/

Blue Crab Festival

Cultural

Palatka, FL

May 22–24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Palatka featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Palatka
State: FL
Start date: May 22, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Palatka featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.visitstaugustine.com/event/blue-crab-festival

BottleRock Napa Valley Music & Food Festival

Cultural

Napa, CA

May 22–24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Napa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Napa
State: CA
Start date: May 22, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Napa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/

Chuck Wagon Festival

Cultural

Oklahoma City, OK

May 23–24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Oklahoma City featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Oklahoma City featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/annual-chuck-wagon-festival/

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Seafood

Fredericksburg, TX

May 22–24, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Fredericksburg showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Fredericksburg
State: TX
Start date: May 22, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Fredericksburg showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://fbgcrawfishfestival.com/

Happy Valley Strawberry Festival

Produce

Anderson, CA

May 23–24, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Anderson celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Anderson
State: CA
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Anderson celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.happyvalleystrawberryfestival.com/festival/

Jambalaya Festival

Cultural

Gonzales, LA

May 21–24, 2026

Cultural food festival in Gonzales, Louisiana May 21-25

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City: Gonzales
State: LA
Start date: May 21, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Cultural food festival in Gonzales, Louisiana May 21-25
Website: https://www.jambalayafestival.net/

Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival

Cultural

Morgan Hill, CA

May 23–24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Morgan Hill featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Morgan Hill
State: CA
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Morgan Hill featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://morganhillmushroomfestival.org/

Mudbug Madness Festival

Seafood

Shreveport, LA

May 22–24, 2026

One of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, Mudbug Madness celebrates crawfish culture with live music across multiple stages, food and craft vendors, and classic events like crawfish eating contests. Held over Memorial Day weekend, the festival blends zydeco, blues, and Southern culture into a high-energy three-day experience.

Note: Founded in 1984 and held annually Memorial Day weekend in downtown Shreveport. Recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events and American Bus Association Top 100 Events.

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City: Shreveport
State: LA
Start date: May 22, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: One of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, Mudbug Madness celebrates crawfish culture with live music across multiple stages, food and craft vendors, and classic events like crawfish eating contests. Held over Memorial Day weekend, the festival blends zydeco, blues, and Southern culture into a high-energy three-day experience.
Website: https://www.mudbugmadness.com/
Notes: Founded in 1984 and held annually Memorial Day weekend in downtown Shreveport. Recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events and American Bus Association Top 100 Events.

Soft Shell Festival

Cultural

Crisfield, MD

May 24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Crisfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Crisfield
State: MD
Start date: May 24, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Crisfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://visitsomerset.com/event/crisfield-soft-shell-festival-1/2026-05-24

Vista Strawberry Festival

Produce

Vista, CA

May 24, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Vista celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Vista
State: CA
Start date: May 24, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Vista celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://vistastrawberryfest.com/

Worlds Largest Brat Fest

Cultural

Madison, WI

May 22–24, 2026

Food-focused festival in Madison featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Madison
State: WI
Start date: May 22, 2026
End date: May 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Madison featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://bratfest.com/

Basil Fest

Cultural

San Antonio, TX

May 23, 2026

Food-focused festival in San Antonio featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: San Antonio
State: TX
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 23, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in San Antonio featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.sanantonioherbmarket.org/basil-fest-2026.html

Beauregard Parish Watermelon Festival

Cultural

DeRidder, LA

May 21–23, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in DeRidder celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: DeRidder
State: LA
Start date: May 21, 2026
End date: May 23, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in DeRidder celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://beauregardwatermelonfestival.com/

Poke Salat Festival

Cultural

Arab, AL

May 23, 2026

Food-focused festival in Arab featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Arab
State: AL
Start date: May 23, 2026
End date: May 23, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Arab featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.pokesalatfestival.com/

A Taste of the States: Chicago

Cultural

Chicago, IL

May 16–19, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chicago
State: IL
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chicago featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.nasda.org/federal-partnerships/international-trade-programs/tradeshows/chicago/

'TAP' New York Craft Beer & Food Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

East Durham, NY

May 15–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in East Durham featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: East Durham
State: NY
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Food-focused festival in East Durham featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tap-ny.com/

Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass Festival

BBQ

Sevierville, TN

May 16–17, 2026

BBQ competition with live bluegrass and food vendors

Note: Strong draw

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City: Sevierville
State: TN
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: BBQ competition with live bluegrass and food vendors
Website: https://www.bloominbbq.com
Notes: Strong draw

Blue Crab Festival

Cultural

Little River, SC

May 16–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in Little River featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Little River
State: SC
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Little River featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.bluecrabfestival.org/

California Strawberry Festival

Produce

Ventura, CA

May 16–17, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Ventura celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Ventura
State: CA
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Ventura celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://castrawberryfestival.org/

Chocolate Fest

Dessert

Long Grove, IL

May 15–17, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Long Grove celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Long Grove
State: IL
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Long Grove celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.longgrove.org/festival/chocolatefest/

Morel Mushroom Festival

Cultural

Muscoda, WI

May 15–17, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Muscoda celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Muscoda
State: WI
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Muscoda celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.muscoda.com/2024-morel-fest

National Morel Mushroom Festival

Cultural

Boyne City, MI

May 14–17, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Boyne City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Boyne City
State: MI
Start date: May 14, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Boyne City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.bcmorelfestival.com/

New Jersey Seafood Festival

Seafood

Belmar, NJ

May 15–17, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Belmar showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Belmar
State: NJ
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Belmar showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.vacationinbelmar.com/post/belmar-new-jersey-seafood-festival-2020

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

Seafood

Newport, RI

May 16–17, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Newport showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Newport
State: RI
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Newport showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://bowenswharf.com/events/newport-oyster-chowder-festival/

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival

Cultural

New York, NY

May 16–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in New York featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: New York
State: NY
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in New York featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.ninthavenuefoodfestival.com/

OC Greek Food Festival

Cultural

Anaheim, CA

May 15–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in Anaheim featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Anaheim
State: CA
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Anaheim featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://ocgreekfest.com/

Pasadena Strawberry Festival

Produce

Pasadena, TX

May 14–17, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Pasadena celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Pasadena
State: TX
Start date: May 14, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Pasadena celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.strawberryfest.org/

Rhubarb Festival

Cultural

Kankakee, IL

May 17, 2026

Food-focused festival in Kankakee, Illinois May 17, 2026

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City: Kankakee
State: IL
Start date: May 17, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Kankakee, Illinois May 17, 2026
Website: https://www.kankakeecountymuseum.com/book-online

South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

Cultural

Philadelphia, PA

May 16–17, 2026

Food-focused festival in Philadelphia featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Philadelphia featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://italianmarketphilly.org/italian-market-festival/

West Virginia Strawberry Festival

Produce

Buckhannon, WV

May 9–17, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Buckhannon celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Buckhannon
State: WV
Start date: May 9, 2026
End date: May 17, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Buckhannon celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://wvstrawberryfestival.com/

Catfish Festival at Jackson County Park

Seafood

Scottsboro, AL

May 16, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Scottsboro showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Scottsboro
State: AL
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Scottsboro showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://jacksoncountyparkal.com/News--and--Events.php

International Biscuit Festival

Cultural

Knoxville, TN

May 16, 2026

Celebrates biscuits with competitions and tastings

Note: Very on-brand

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City: Knoxville
State: TN
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Celebrates biscuits with competitions and tastings
Website: https://www.biscuitfest.com
Notes: Very on-brand

Linden Cherry Festival

Cultural

Linden, CA

May 16, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Linden celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Linden
State: CA
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Linden celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://lindenchamber.net/cherryfestival

Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off

Meat

Magnolia, AR

May 15–16, 2026

A major South Arkansas festival featuring the World Championship Steak Cook-Off, live music, arts and crafts, and community events. Known for attracting top grillers competing for steak-cooking supremacy.

Note: Signature Magnolia event held each May; steak cook-off is the main attraction.

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City: Magnolia
State: AR
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: A major South Arkansas festival featuring the World Championship Steak Cook-Off, live music, arts and crafts, and community events. Known for attracting top grillers competing for steak-cooking supremacy.
Website: https://www.magnoliablossomfestival.org/
Notes: Signature Magnolia event held each May; steak cook-off is the main attraction.

Memphis in May BBQ Festival

BBQ

Memphis, TN

May 13–16, 2026

World Championship BBQ cooking contest

Note: National draw

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City: Memphis
State: TN
Start date: May 13, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: World Championship BBQ cooking contest
Website: https://www.memphisinmay.org
Notes: National draw

Newberry Watermelon Festival

Cultural

Newberry, FL

May 16, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Newberry celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Newberry
State: FL
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Newberry celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://newberrywatermelonfestival.com/

Picklefest

Produce

Atkins, AR

May 15–16, 2026

A quirky small-town festival celebrating all things pickled, featuring pickle-themed foods, vendors, live entertainment, and community activities.

Note: Held mid-May; growing regional event with a fun, novelty food focus.

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City: Atkins
State: AR
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A quirky small-town festival celebrating all things pickled, featuring pickle-themed foods, vendors, live entertainment, and community activities.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/peopleforabetteratkins/
Notes: Held mid-May; growing regional event with a fun, novelty food focus.

Rhubarb Festival

Cultural

Intercourse, PA

May 15–16, 2026

Food-focused festival in Intercourse featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Intercourse
State: PA
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Intercourse featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.kitchenkettle.com/events/rhubarb-festival.asp

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Stuart, VA

May 16, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Stuart celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Stuart
State: VA
Start date: May 16, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Stuart celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://stuartva.org/events/

Taste of Maplewood Street Festival

Cultural

Maplewood, MO

May 15–16, 2026

Food-focused festival in Maplewood featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Maplewood
State: MO
Start date: May 15, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Maplewood featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://midcountychamber.org/programs-events/tom/

World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

Cultural

Memphis, TN

May 13–16, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Memphis featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Memphis
State: TN
Start date: May 13, 2026
End date: May 16, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Memphis featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://memphisinmay.org/barbecue/

Taste of Alpharetta Festival

Cultural

Alpharetta, GA

May 14, 2026

Food-focused festival in Alpharetta featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Alpharetta
State: GA
Start date: May 14, 2026
End date: May 14, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Alpharetta featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofalpharettaga.com/

Mesick Mushroom Festival

Cultural

Mesick, MI

May 8–10, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Mesick, Michigan May 8-10, 2026

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City: Mesick
State: MI
Start date: May 8, 2026
End date: May 10, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Mesick, Michigan May 8-10, 2026
Website: https://www.mesick-mushroomfest.org/

Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival

Produce

Portland, TN

May 9–10, 2026

Celebration of local strawberries with food, parades, and vendors

Note: Well-known

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City: Portland
State: TN
Start date: May 9, 2026
End date: May 10, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Celebration of local strawberries with food, parades, and vendors
Website: https://www.middletennesseestrawberryfestival.net
Notes: Well-known

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival

Produce

Humboldt, TN

May 1–10, 2026

Week-long strawberry celebration with food and community events

Note: Large scale

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City: Humboldt
State: TN
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 10, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Week-long strawberry celebration with food and community events
Website: https://www.westtnstrawberryfestival.com
Notes: Large scale

BBQ & Barrels

BBQ

Owensboro, KY

May 8–9, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Owensboro featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Owensboro
State: KY
Start date: May 8, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Owensboro featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://bbqandbarrels.com/

Dandelion May Fest

Cultural

Dover, OH

May 8–9, 2026

Food-focused festival in Dover featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Dover
State: OH
Start date: May 8, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Dover featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://breitenbachwine.com/dandelion-festival/

Paradise Chocolate Fest

Dessert

Paradise, CA

May 9, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Paradise celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Paradise
State: CA
Start date: May 9, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Paradise celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://chocolatefest.us/

Poke Sallet Festival

Cultural

Gainesboro, TN

May 8–9, 2026

Celebrates traditional Appalachian poke sallet dish

Note: Very unique

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City: Gainesboro
State: TN
Start date: May 8, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Celebrates traditional Appalachian poke sallet dish
Website: https://www.pokesalletfestival.com
Notes: Very unique

Rayne Frog Festival

Cultural

Rayne, LA

May 7–9, 2026

Food-focused festival in Rayne featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Rayne
State: LA
Start date: May 7, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Rayne featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.raynechamber.net/coming-soon-03

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

BBQ

Acworth, GA

May 8–9, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Acworth featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Acworth
State: GA
Start date: May 8, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Acworth featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.smokeonthelake.org/

Tennessee Strawberry Festival

Produce

Dayton, TN

May 4–9, 2026

Large annual strawberry festival with food vendors, events, and parades

Note: Downtown Dayton

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City: Dayton
State: TN
Start date: May 4, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Large annual strawberry festival with food vendors, events, and parades
Website: https://tnstrawberryfestival.com/
Notes: Downtown Dayton

Texas Crab Festival

Cultural

Crystal Beach, TX

May 7–9, 2026

Food-focused festival in Crystal Beach featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Crystal Beach
State: TX
Start date: May 7, 2026
End date: May 9, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Crystal Beach featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://texascrabfestival.org/

A Taste of Talent

Cultural

Andover, NJ

May 4, 2026

Food-focused festival in Andover featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Andover
State: NJ
Start date: May 4, 2026
End date: May 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Andover featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/a-taste-of-talent

Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival

Seafood

Bodega Bay, CA

May 2–3, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Bodega Bay showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Bodega Bay
State: CA
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Bodega Bay showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.bbfishfest.org/

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival

Seafood

Breaux Bridge, LA

May 1–3, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Breaux Bridge showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Breaux Bridge
State: LA
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Breaux Bridge showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://bbcrawfest.com/

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

Seafood

Fernandina Beach, FL

May 1–3, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Fernandina Beach showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Fernandina Beach
State: FL
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Fernandina Beach showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.shrimpfestival.com/

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Lahaska, PA

May 2–3, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Lahaska celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Lahaska
State: PA
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Lahaska celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://peddlersvillage.com/event/strawberry-festival-2/

Taste of the Town

Cultural

Santa Clarita, CA

May 3, 2026

Food-focused festival in Santa Clarita featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Santa Clarita
State: CA
Start date: May 3, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Santa Clarita featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.childfamilycenter.org/taste-of-the-town/

Tennessee Pickle Festival

Cultural

Cookeville, TN

May 2–3, 2026

Pickle-themed festival with unique food vendors and activities

Note: Putnam County Fairgrounds

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City: Cookeville
State: TN
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Pickle-themed festival with unique food vendors and activities
Website: https://www.southernmarketevents.com/upcoming-events
Notes: Putnam County Fairgrounds

Washington State Apple Blossom Festival

Produce

Wenatchee, WA

Apr 23 – May 3, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Wenatchee celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Wenatchee
State: WA
Start date: Apr 23, 2026
End date: May 3, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Wenatchee celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.appleblossom.org/

A Taste of Beaufort

Cultural

Beaufort, SC

May 1–2, 2026

Food-focused festival in Beaufort featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Beaufort
State: SC
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Beaufort featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://atasteofbeaufort.com/

BBQ Festival on the Neuse

BBQ

Kinston, NC

May 1–2, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Kinston featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Kinston
State: NC
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Kinston featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://kinstonbbq.com/

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

BBQ

Manassas, VA

May 2, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Manassas featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Manassas
State: VA
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Manassas featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.beerandbourbon.com/

Boots, Brews and BBQ on the River

BBQ

Historic Yorktown, VA

May 2, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Historic Yorktown featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Historic Yorktown
State: VA
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Historic Yorktown featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://villageevents.org/boots-brews-bbq/

Burger Day Festival

Meat

El Reno, OK

May 2, 2026

Unique food festival in El Reno centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: El Reno
State: OK
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in El Reno centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.elrenoburgerday.com/

Chinoteague Seafood Festival

Seafood

Chinoteague, VA

May 2, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Chinoteague showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Chinoteague
State: VA
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Chinoteague showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/events/chincoteague-seafood-festival-2

Ham & Yam Festival

Cultural

Smithfield, NC

May 2, 2026

Food-focused festival in Smithfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Smithfield
State: NC
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Smithfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.johnstoncountync.org/ham-and-yam-festival/

Hard-Pressed Cider Fest

Cultural

Hood River, OR

May 2, 2026

Food-focused festival in Hood River featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Hood River
State: OR
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Hood River featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.hoodriverciderfest.com/

Hudson Valley Mac & Cheese Fest

Dairy/Cheese

Washingtonville, NY

May 2, 2026

Food-focused festival in Washingtonville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Washingtonville
State: NY
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Dairy/Cheese
Description: Food-focused festival in Washingtonville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://famousfoodevents.com/

NC Strawberry Festival

Produce

Chadbourn, NC

May 2, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Chadbourn celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Chadbourn
State: NC
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Chadbourn celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://ncstrawberryfestival.com/

Rosewood Crawfish Festival

Seafood

Columbia, SC

May 2, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Columbia showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Columbia
State: SC
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Columbia showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://rosewoodcrawfishfest.com/

South Carolina Strawberry Festival

Produce

Fort Mill, SC

May 1–2, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Fort Mill celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Fort Mill
State: SC
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Fort Mill celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.scstrawberryfestival.com/

Strawberry Festival

Produce

Roanoke, VA

May 1–2, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Roanoke celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Roanoke
State: VA
Start date: May 1, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Roanoke celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.strawberryfestivalroanoke.org/

World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cook-Off

Dessert

Searcy, AR

May 2, 2026

A uniquely Southern food competition celebrating chocolate gravy, a regional breakfast staple. The event features cook-offs, tastings, and community festivities centered around this sweet Arkansas tradition.

Note: Held annually in early May; highlights a distinctly Ozark culinary tradition.

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City: Searcy
State: AR
Start date: May 2, 2026
End date: May 2, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: A uniquely Southern food competition celebrating chocolate gravy, a regional breakfast staple. The event features cook-offs, tastings, and community festivities centered around this sweet Arkansas tradition.
Website: https://onlyinark.com/events/2026-world-championship-chocolate-gravy-cookoff/
Notes: Held annually in early May; highlights a distinctly Ozark culinary tradition.

Taste of Vernon

Cultural

Vernon, NJ

Apr 27, 2026

Food-focused festival in Vernon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Vernon
State: NJ
Start date: Apr 27, 2026
End date: Apr 27, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Vernon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.vernonchamber.com/event-details/2026-taste-of-vernon-tickets

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival

Seafood

Mount Pleasant, SC

Apr 26, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Mount Pleasant showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Mount Pleasant
State: SC
Start date: Apr 26, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Mount Pleasant showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://experiencemountpleasant.com/event/blessing-of-the-fleet-seafood-festival/

Geauga County Maple Festival

Cultural

Chardon, OH

Apr 23–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Chardon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Chardon
State: OH
Start date: Apr 23, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Chardon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.maplefestival.com/

National Cornbread Festival

Cultural

South Pittsburg, TN

Apr 25–26, 2026

Iconic cornbread-focused festival with Lodge cooking competitions

Note: Top tier event

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City: South Pittsburg
State: TN
Start date: Apr 25, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Iconic cornbread-focused festival with Lodge cooking competitions
Website: https://www.nationalcornbread.com
Notes: Top tier event

Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival

Cultural

Shepherd, MI

Apr 23–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Shepherd featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Shepherd
State: MI
Start date: Apr 23, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Shepherd featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/encyclopedia

Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival

Cultural

Vermontville, MI

Apr 24–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Vermontville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Vermontville
State: MI
Start date: Apr 24, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Vermontville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.syrupfest.org/

Vidalia Onion Festival

Produce

Vidalia, GA

Apr 23–26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Vidalia featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Vidalia
State: GA
Start date: Apr 23, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Food-focused festival in Vidalia featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://vidaliaonionfestival.com/

World's Biggest Fish Fry

Seafood

Paris, TN

Apr 20–26, 2026

Large regional festival featuring catfish and Southern food traditions

Note: More general festival

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City: Paris
State: TN
Start date: Apr 20, 2026
End date: Apr 26, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Large regional festival featuring catfish and Southern food traditions
Website: https://www.paristnchamber.com
Notes: More general festival

Alabama Strawberry Festival

Produce

Cullman, AL

Apr 24–25, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Cullman celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Cullman
State: AL
Start date: Apr 24, 2026
End date: Apr 25, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Cullman celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.alabamastrawberryfest.com/

Big Island Chocolate Festival

Dessert

Waikoloa Village, HI

Apr 23–25, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Waikoloa Village celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Waikoloa Village
State: HI
Start date: Apr 23, 2026
End date: Apr 25, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Waikoloa Village celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://bigislandchocolatefestival.com/

Chicken Fried Steak Festival

Meat

Lamesa, TX

Apr 24–25, 2026

Food-focused festival in Lamesa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Lamesa
State: TX
Start date: Apr 24, 2026
End date: Apr 25, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Food-focused festival in Lamesa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.lamesachamber.org/event-calendar

Colleton County Rice Festival

Cultural

Walterboro, SC

Apr 24–25, 2026

Food-focused festival in Walterboro featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Walterboro
State: SC
Start date: Apr 24, 2026
End date: Apr 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Walterboro featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://ricefestival.org/

Radish Festival

Produce

Long Beach, MS

Apr 25, 2026

A revived festival celebrating Long Beach’s history as the radish capital of the world with vendors and community events.

Note: Recently revived event tied to local agricultural history.

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City: Long Beach
State: MS
Start date: Apr 25, 2026
End date: Apr 25, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: A revived festival celebrating Long Beach’s history as the radish capital of the world with vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/long-beach-ms-united-states-mississippi-39560/long-beach-radish-festival/1311752094320141/
Notes: Recently revived event tied to local agricultural history.

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival

Cultural

Wakarusa, IN

Apr 24–25, 2026

Food-focused festival in Wakarusa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Wakarusa
State: IN
Start date: Apr 24, 2026
End date: Apr 25, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Wakarusa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://wakarusachamber.com/maple-syrup-festival/

Blessing of the Fleet Festival

Cultural

Darien, GA

Apr 17–19, 2026

Food-focused festival in Darien featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Darien
State: GA
Start date: Apr 17, 2026
End date: Apr 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Darien featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://darienmcintoshchamber.com/blessing-of-the-fleet/

CNY Maple Festival

Cultural

Marathon, NY

Apr 18–19, 2026

Food-focused festival in Marathon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Marathon
State: NY
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Marathon featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: http://www.maplefestival.org/

SC State Chili Cookoff & 10th Annual Kegs and Eggs Chili Cookoff

Meat

Belton, SC

Apr 18–19, 2026

Unique food festival in Belton centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Belton
State: SC
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 19, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Belton centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.scchilicookoff.com/

Sourdough Bread Festival

Cultural

Cherry Valley, CA

Apr 10–19, 2026

Food-focused festival in Cherry Valley featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Cherry Valley
State: CA
Start date: Apr 10, 2026
End date: Apr 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Cherry Valley featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.123farm.com/sbf

California Nut Festival

Cultural

Chico, CA

Apr 18, 2026

Outdoor festival highlighting locally grown nuts with food vendors, demos, live music, and the Nutty Chef competition.

Note: Typically mid-April; confirm exact 2026 date.

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City: Chico
State: CA
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Outdoor festival highlighting locally grown nuts with food vendors, demos, live music, and the Nutty Chef competition.
Website: https://www.californianutfestival.com/
Notes: Typically mid-April; confirm exact 2026 date.

Cartersville BBQ & Brews Festival

BBQ

Cartersville, GA

Apr 18, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Cartersville featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Cartersville
State: GA
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Cartersville featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://downtowncartersville.org/events/

Crawfish Cook-Off

Seafood

Slidell, LA

Apr 18, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Slidell showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Slidell
State: LA
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Slidell showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://thehospicehouse.org/events

East Maui Taro Festival

Cultural

Maui, HI

Apr 18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Maui featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Maui
State: HI
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Maui featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tarofestival.org/

Feast of the Ramson

Cultural

Richwood, WV

Apr 18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Richwood featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Richwood
State: WV
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Richwood featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org/feast-of-the-ramson

International Fiesta at Mississippi State

Cultural

Starkville, MS

Apr 18, 2026

Hosted by Mississippi State University, this event showcases global cultures through food, performances, and international vendors. A diverse culinary experience featuring cuisines from around the world.

Note: Typically held on campus in April; student-led cultural celebration with international food booths.

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City: Starkville
State: MS
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Hosted by Mississippi State University, this event showcases global cultures through food, performances, and international vendors. A diverse culinary experience featuring cuisines from around the world.
Website: https://www.studentactivities.msstate.edu/signature-events/international-fiesta
Notes: Typically held on campus in April; student-led cultural celebration with international food booths.

Maryland Chicken Wing Festival

Meat

Crownsville, MD

Apr 18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Crownsville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Crownsville
State: MD
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Food-focused festival in Crownsville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://abceventsinc.com/maryland-chicken-wing-festival/

Slawburger Festival

Meat

Fayetteville, TN

Apr 18, 2026

Festival centered around the classic slawburger sandwich

Note: Similar to Hot Slaw

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City: Fayetteville
State: TN
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Festival centered around the classic slawburger sandwich
Website: https://fayettevillemainstreet.com
Notes: Similar to Hot Slaw

Smoking on the Tracks BBQ Competition & Festival

BBQ

Summit, MS

Apr 17–18, 2026

A competitive BBQ event in Southwest Mississippi featuring top pitmasters, live music, and local vendors. Set along the railroad tracks in Summit, this festival blends serious competition with a laid-back community feel.

Note: Official event site and Facebook both point to the 2026 dates as April 17–18.

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City: Summit
State: MS
Start date: Apr 17, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: A competitive BBQ event in Southwest Mississippi featuring top pitmasters, live music, and local vendors. Set along the railroad tracks in Summit, this festival blends serious competition with a laid-back community feel.
Website: https://smokinonthetracks.wordpress.com/
Notes: Official event site and Facebook both point to the 2026 dates as April 17–18.

Taste of Claremont

Cultural

Claremont, CA

Apr 18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Claremont featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Claremont
State: CA
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Claremont featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofclaremont.com/

Taste of India

Cultural

Norfolk, VA

Apr 18, 2026

Food-focused festival in Norfolk featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Norfolk
State: VA
Start date: Apr 18, 2026
End date: Apr 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Norfolk featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://toihr.com/

OBX Taste of The Beach

Cultural

Outer Banks, NC

Apr 13–15, 2026

Food-focused festival in Outer Banks featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Outer Banks
State: NC
Start date: Apr 13, 2026
End date: Apr 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Outer Banks featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://obxtasteofthebeach.com/

Boudin Festival

Cultural

Scott, LA

Apr 10–12, 2026

Food-focused festival in Scott featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Scott
State: LA
Start date: Apr 10, 2026
End date: Apr 12, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Scott featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://scottboudinfestival.com/

Deering Seafood Festival

Seafood

Palmetto Bay, FL

Apr 12, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Palmetto Bay showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Palmetto Bay
State: FL
Start date: Apr 12, 2026
End date: Apr 12, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Palmetto Bay showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://deeringestate.org/events/deering-seafood-festival/

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

Produce

Ponchatoula, LA

Apr 10–12, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Ponchatoula celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Ponchatoula
State: LA
Start date: Apr 10, 2026
End date: Apr 12, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Ponchatoula celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.lastrawberryfestival.com/

Poteet Strawberry Festival

Produce

Poteet, TX

Apr 10–12, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Poteet celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Poteet
State: TX
Start date: Apr 10, 2026
End date: Apr 12, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Poteet celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://poteetstrawberryfestival.com/

Taste of St. Augustine

Cultural

St. Augustine, FL

Apr 12, 2026

Food-focused festival in St. Augustine featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: St. Augustine
State: FL
Start date: Apr 12, 2026
End date: Apr 12, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in St. Augustine featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.epicbh.org/taste-of-st-augustine/

Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest

Cultural

Apex, NC

Apr 10–11, 2026

Food-focused festival in Apex featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Apex
State: NC
Start date: Apr 10, 2026
End date: Apr 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Apex featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://peakcitypigfest.com/

Hot Slaw Festival

Cultural

Cleveland, TN

Apr 11, 2026

Celebration of Cleveland's famous hot slaw with food vendors and music

Note: Very niche

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City: Cleveland
State: TN
Start date: Apr 11, 2026
End date: Apr 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Celebration of Cleveland's famous hot slaw with food vendors and music
Website: https://www.mainstreetcleveland.com
Notes: Very niche

Iowa Eats: Food & Drink Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Waterloo, IA

Apr 11, 2026

Food-focused festival in Waterloo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Waterloo
State: IA
Start date: Apr 11, 2026
End date: Apr 11, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Food-focused festival in Waterloo featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://iowaeatsfestival.com/

National Grits Festival

Cultural

Warwick, GA

Apr 11, 2026

Food-focused festival in Warwick featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Warwick
State: GA
Start date: Apr 11, 2026
End date: Apr 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Warwick featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://gritsfest.com/

Taste of Hillcrest

Cultural

San Diego, CA

Apr 11, 2026

Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: San Diego
State: CA
Start date: Apr 11, 2026
End date: Apr 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in San Diego featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.fabuloushillcrest.com/taste-of-hillcrest

World Catfish Festival

Seafood

Belzoni, MS

Apr 11, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Belzoni showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Belzoni
State: MS
Start date: Apr 11, 2026
End date: Apr 11, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Belzoni showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.catfishcapitol.com/world-catfish-festival-3/

Mule Day

Cultural

Columbia, TN

Apr 2–5, 2026

Historic festival with strong Southern food presence and mule events

Note: Not purely food but strong draw

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City: Columbia
State: TN
Start date: Apr 2, 2026
End date: Apr 5, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Historic festival with strong Southern food presence and mule events
Website: https://muleday.com
Notes: Not purely food but strong draw

Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-Off

Cultural

Llano, TX

Apr 2–4, 2026

Food-focused festival in Llano featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Llano
State: TX
Start date: Apr 2, 2026
End date: Apr 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Llano featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.llanochuckwagoncookoff.com/

St. Johns River Catfish Festival

Seafood

Crescent City, FL

Apr 4, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Crescent City showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Crescent City
State: FL
Start date: Apr 4, 2026
End date: Apr 4, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Crescent City showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://stjohnscatfishfest.com/

Taste of Vail

Cultural

Vail, CO

Apr 1–4, 2026

Food-focused festival in Vail featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Vail
State: CO
Start date: Apr 1, 2026
End date: Apr 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Vail featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteofvail.com/

The Bloody Mary Festival

Cultural

Austin, TX

Apr 4, 2026

Food-focused festival in Austin featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Austin
State: TX
Start date: Apr 4, 2026
End date: Apr 4, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Austin featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.thebloodymaryfest.com/austin-4-4-26

Bradford County Strawberry Festival

Produce

Starke, FL

Mar 28–29, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Starke celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Starke
State: FL
Start date: Mar 28, 2026
End date: Mar 29, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Starke celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://bradfordcountystrawberryfestival.com/

Cuban Sandwich Festival

Cultural

Ybor City, FL

Mar 29, 2026

Food-focused festival in Ybor City, Tampa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Ybor City
State: FL
Start date: Mar 29, 2026
End date: Mar 29, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Ybor City, Tampa featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.cubansandwichfestival.com/

Louisiana Crawfish Festival

Seafood

Chalmette, LA

Mar 26–29, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Chalmette showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Chalmette
State: LA
Start date: Mar 26, 2026
End date: Mar 29, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Chalmette showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.louisianacrawfishfestival.com/

Maple Syrup Festival

Cultural

Cedar Rapids, IA

Mar 28–29, 2026

Food-focused festival in Cedar Rapids featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
Start date: Mar 28, 2026
End date: Mar 29, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Cedar Rapids featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/annual-event/maple-syrup-festival/

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

BBQ

Timonium, MD

Mar 27–28, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Timonium featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Timonium
State: MD
Start date: Mar 27, 2026
End date: Mar 28, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Timonium featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.beerandbourbon.com/

D’Iberville BBQ Throwdown

BBQ

D'Iberville, MS

Mar 27–28, 2026

A competitive Gulf Coast BBQ event featuring pitmasters from across the region battling it out in multiple categories. With smoked meats, live music, and local vendors, this festival brings a strong community atmosphere just outside Biloxi.

Note: Typically held in late March; city-run event. No clear standalone official festival website found, so official city Facebook page is used.

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City: D'Iberville
State: MS
Start date: Mar 27, 2026
End date: Mar 28, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: A competitive Gulf Coast BBQ event featuring pitmasters from across the region battling it out in multiple categories. With smoked meats, live music, and local vendors, this festival brings a strong community atmosphere just outside Biloxi.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cityofdiberville/
Notes: Typically held in late March; city-run event. No clear standalone official festival website found, so official city Facebook page is used.

Hammond Smokin' BBQ Challenge

BBQ

Hammond, LA

Mar 27–28, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Hammond featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Hammond
State: LA
Start date: Mar 27, 2026
End date: Mar 28, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Hammond featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://hammondbbq.com/

Not Ya Mama's Chili Cookoff

Meat

Calhoun, LA

Mar 28, 2026

Unique food festival in Calhoun centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Calhoun
State: LA
Start date: Mar 28, 2026
End date: Mar 28, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Calhoun centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.calhouncc.org/chili-cook-off

South Carolina BBQ-Shag Festival

BBQ

Hemingway, SC

Mar 26–28, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Hemingway featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Hemingway
State: SC
Start date: Mar 26, 2026
End date: Mar 28, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Hemingway featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.scbbqshagfestival.com/

Texas Onion Fest

Produce

Weslaco, TX

Mar 28, 2026

Food-focused festival in Weslaco featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Weslaco
State: TX
Start date: Mar 28, 2026
End date: Mar 28, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Food-focused festival in Weslaco featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.weslaco.com/texasonionfest/

Taste of Crowley

Cultural

Crowley, LA

Mar 26, 2026

Food-focused festival in Crowley featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Crowley
State: LA
Start date: Mar 26, 2026
End date: Mar 26, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Crowley featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://crowleymainstreet.org/main-street-events/taste-of-crowley/

Taste of Key West

Cultural

Key West, FL

Mar 23, 2026

Food-focused festival in Key West featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Key West
State: FL
Start date: Mar 23, 2026
End date: Mar 23, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Key West featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofkeywest.org/

Razor Clam & Seafood Festival

Seafood

Ocean Shores, WA

Mar 20–22, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Ocean Shores showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Ocean Shores
State: WA
Start date: Mar 20, 2026
End date: Mar 22, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Ocean Shores showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://tourismoceanshores.com/razor-clam-and-seafood-festival/

The Bloody Mary Festival

Cultural

New York, NY

Mar 21, 2026

Food-focused festival in New York featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: New York
State: NY
Start date: Mar 21, 2026
End date: Mar 21, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in New York featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.thebloodymaryfest.com/new-york-city-3-21-26

Torry Island BBQ Festival

BBQ

Belle Glade, FL

Mar 21, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Belle Glade featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Belle Glade
State: FL
Start date: Mar 21, 2026
End date: Mar 21, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Belle Glade featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://tibbqshowdown.com/

Hudson Valley Pickle Festival

Cultural

Poughkeepsie, NY

Mar 15, 2026

Food-focused festival in Poughkeepsie featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Poughkeepsie
State: NY
Start date: Mar 15, 2026
End date: Mar 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Poughkeepsie featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://famousfoodevents.com/

Latin Food Fest

Cultural

Santa Monica, CA

Mar 14–15, 2026

Latin cuisine festival with tastings, cooking demos, and dishes inspired by regions across Latin America.

Note: Multi-city festival; confirm exact Santa Monica 2026 date.

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City: Santa Monica
State: CA
Start date: Mar 14, 2026
End date: Mar 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Latin cuisine festival with tastings, cooking demos, and dishes inspired by regions across Latin America.
Website: https://latinfoodfest.com/
Notes: Multi-city festival; confirm exact Santa Monica 2026 date.

Original Marathon Seafood Festival

Seafood

Marathon, FL

Mar 14–15, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Marathon showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Marathon
State: FL
Start date: Mar 14, 2026
End date: Mar 15, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Marathon showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://marathonseafoodfestival.com/

Speckled Perch Festival and Parade

Cultural

Okeechobee, FL

Mar 14–15, 2026

Food-focused festival in Okeechobee featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Okeechobee
State: FL
Start date: Mar 14, 2026
End date: Mar 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Okeechobee featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://okeechobeemainstreet.org/speckled-perch-festival/

BBQ & Blues Cook-Off

BBQ

Foley, AL

Mar 13–14, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Foley featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Foley
State: AL
Start date: Mar 13, 2026
End date: Mar 14, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Foley featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.foleybbqandblues.net/

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

BBQ

Wilmington, NC

Mar 14, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Wilmington featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Wilmington
State: NC
Start date: Mar 14, 2026
End date: Mar 14, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Wilmington featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.beerandbourbon.com/

Chocolate Gravy Festival

Dessert

Celina, TN

Mar 14, 2026

Celebrates traditional Appalachian chocolate gravy with tastings and local vendors

Note: Unique regional food

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City: Celina
State: TN
Start date: Mar 14, 2026
End date: Mar 14, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Celebrates traditional Appalachian chocolate gravy with tastings and local vendors
Website: https://chocolategravyfestival.com
Notes: Unique regional food

Chuck Wagon Cook-off Competition

Cultural

Pigeon Forge, TN

Mar 6–8, 2026

Food-focused festival in Pigeon Forge featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Pigeon Forge
State: TN
Start date: Mar 6, 2026
End date: Mar 8, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Pigeon Forge featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.pigeonforge.com/event/chuck-wagon-cookoff/

Florida Strawberry Festival

Produce

Plant City, FL

Feb 26 – Mar 8, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Plant City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Plant City
State: FL
Start date: Feb 26, 2026
End date: Mar 8, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Plant City celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://flstrawberryfestival.com/

Oregon Chocolate Festival

Dessert

Ashland, OR

Mar 6–8, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Ashland celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Ashland
State: OR
Start date: Mar 6, 2026
End date: Mar 8, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Ashland celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.oregonchocolatefestival.com/

North of the Border Chili Cook-Off

Meat

Lumberton, NC

Mar 6–7, 2026

Unique food festival in Lumberton centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Lumberton
State: NC
Start date: Mar 6, 2026
End date: Mar 7, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Lumberton centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://rumbaonthelumber.com/

Taste of Tennis

Cultural

Indian Wells, CA

Mar 2, 2026

Food-focused festival in Indian Wells featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Indian Wells
State: CA
Start date: Mar 2, 2026
End date: Mar 2, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Indian Wells featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tasteoftennis.com/cities/indian-wells

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest

Seafood

Hilton Head Island, SC

Feb 23 – Mar 1, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Hilton Head Island showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Hilton Head Island
State: SC
Start date: Feb 23, 2026
End date: Mar 1, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Hilton Head Island showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com/

Oregon Truffle Festival

Cultural

Eugene and the surrounding countryside, OR

Feb 20 – Mar 1, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Eugene and the surrounding countryside celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Eugene and the surrounding countryside
State: OR
Start date: Feb 20, 2026
End date: Mar 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Eugene and the surrounding countryside celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://oregontrufflefestival.org/events/

Parke County Maple Syrup Fair

Cultural

Parke County, IN

Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2026

Food-focused festival in Parke County featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Parke County
State: IN
Start date: Feb 28, 2026
End date: Mar 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Parke County featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.coveredbridges.com/events

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

Cultural

Indio, CA

Feb 12 – Mar 1, 2026

Large-scale desert fair celebrating date culture with food, rides, entertainment, and uniquely entertaining camel and ostrich races.

Note: Held at Riverside County Fairgrounds.

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City: Indio
State: CA
Start date: Feb 12, 2026
End date: Mar 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Large-scale desert fair celebrating date culture with food, rides, entertainment, and uniquely entertaining camel and ostrich races.
Website: https://www.datefest.org/
Notes: Held at Riverside County Fairgrounds.

South Florida Garlic Fest

Produce

Wellington, FL

Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Wellington celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Wellington
State: FL
Start date: Feb 28, 2026
End date: Mar 1, 2026
Category: Produce
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Wellington celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://garlicfestfl.com/

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

BBQ

Atlanta, GA

Feb 28, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Atlanta featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Atlanta
State: GA
Start date: Feb 28, 2026
End date: Feb 28, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Atlanta featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.beerandbourbon.com/

Orange Beach Seafood Festival

Seafood

Orange Beach, AL

Feb 28, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Orange Beach showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Orange Beach
State: AL
Start date: Feb 28, 2026
End date: Feb 28, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Orange Beach showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.orangebeachal.gov/428/Seafood-Fest

Jupiter Seafood Festival

Seafood

Jupiter, FL

Feb 21–22, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Jupiter showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Jupiter
State: FL
Start date: Feb 21, 2026
End date: Feb 22, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Jupiter showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.jupiterseafoodfestival.net/

LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival

Cultural

LaBelle, FL

Feb 21–22, 2026

Food-focused festival in LaBelle featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: LaBelle
State: FL
Start date: Feb 21, 2026
End date: Feb 22, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in LaBelle featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.labelleswampcabbagefestival.org/

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Seafood

Newport, OR

Feb 19–22, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Newport showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Newport
State: OR
Start date: Feb 19, 2026
End date: Feb 22, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Newport showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.newportchamber.org/newport-seafood-wine-festival/

Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off

Cultural

Santa Cruz, CA

Feb 21–22, 2026

Food-focused festival in Santa Cruz featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Santa Cruz
State: CA
Start date: Feb 21, 2026
End date: Feb 22, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Santa Cruz featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://beachboardwalk.com/clam-chowder-cook-off/

Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival

Cultural

Clearwater, FL

Feb 22, 2026

Food-focused festival in Clearwater featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Clearwater
State: FL
Start date: Feb 22, 2026
End date: Feb 22, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Clearwater featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.tbiclearwater.org/FoodFest/home

Sandestin Gumbo Festival

Cultural

Destin, FL

Feb 20–21, 2026

Cultural food festival in Destin featuring diverse cuisines, traditional dishes, and community celebrations.

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City: Destin
State: FL
Start date: Feb 20, 2026
End date: Feb 21, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Cultural food festival in Destin featuring diverse cuisines, traditional dishes, and community celebrations.
Website: https://sandestingumbofestival.com/

Sertoma Chili Cookoff

Meat

Springfield, MO

Feb 21, 2026

Unique food festival in Springfield centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Springfield
State: MO
Start date: Feb 21, 2026
End date: Feb 21, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Springfield centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.sertomachilicookoff.com/

Walnut Festival Annual Crab & Tri-Tip Feed

Cultural

Walnut Creek, CA

Feb 21, 2026

Food-focused festival in Walnut Creek featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Walnut Creek
State: CA
Start date: Feb 21, 2026
End date: Feb 21, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Walnut Creek featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: http://www.thewalnutfestival.org

Everglades Seafood Festival

Seafood

Everglades City, FL

Feb 13–15, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Everglades City showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Everglades City
State: FL
Start date: Feb 13, 2026
End date: Feb 15, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Everglades City showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://evergladesseafoodfestival.org/

Fiddler Crab Festival

Cultural

Steinhatchee, FL

Feb 13–15, 2026

Food-focused festival in Steinhatchee featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Steinhatchee
State: FL
Start date: Feb 13, 2026
End date: Feb 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Steinhatchee featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://steinhatcheechamber.com/fiddler-crab-festival/

Florida Keys Seafood Festival

Seafood

Key West, FL

Feb 14–15, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Key West showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Key West
State: FL
Start date: Feb 14, 2026
End date: Feb 15, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Key West showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://floridakeysseafoodfestival.com/

Holtville Carrot Festival

Cultural

Holtville, CA

Feb 6–15, 2026

Food-focused festival in Holtville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Holtville
State: CA
Start date: Feb 6, 2026
End date: Feb 15, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Holtville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://business.holtvillechamber.org/events/details/2026-carrot-festival-256

Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Wellington, FL

Feb 14–15, 2026

Unique food festival in Wellington centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Wellington
State: FL
Start date: Feb 14, 2026
End date: Feb 15, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Unique food festival in Wellington centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://baconbourbonfest.com/

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

BBQ

Tampa, FL

Feb 13–14, 2026

Popular barbecue festival in Tampa featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.

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City: Tampa
State: FL
Start date: Feb 13, 2026
End date: Feb 14, 2026
Category: BBQ
Description: Popular barbecue festival in Tampa featuring smoked meats, competitions, and live entertainment.
Website: https://www.beerandbourbon.com/

ChocolateFest

Dessert

Knoxville, TN

Feb 14, 2026

Chocolate-themed festival with tastings and vendors

Note: Seasonal

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City: Knoxville
State: TN
Start date: Feb 14, 2026
End date: Feb 14, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Chocolate-themed festival with tastings and vendors
Website: https://www.knoxvillechocolatefest.com
Notes: Seasonal

Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest

Meat

Vero Beach, FL

Feb 14, 2026

Unique food festival in Vero Beach centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Vero Beach
State: FL
Start date: Feb 14, 2026
End date: Feb 14, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Vero Beach centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.floridacraftbrewandwingfest.com/

Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off

Cultural

Manitou Springs, CO

Feb 14, 2026

Cultural food festival in Manitou Springs featuring diverse cuisines, traditional dishes, and community celebrations.

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City: Manitou Springs
State: CO
Start date: Feb 14, 2026
End date: Feb 14, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Cultural food festival in Manitou Springs featuring diverse cuisines, traditional dishes, and community celebrations.
Website: https://manitousprings.org/mumbo-jumbo-gumbo-cook-off/

Mendocino Crab, Beer & Wine Festival

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Mendocino, CA

Jan 30 – Feb 8, 2026

North Coast crab celebration featuring fresh Dungeness crab, wine, beer, crab feeds, pairing events, and cook-off competitions across Mendocino County.

Note: Multi-event festival spanning late Jan into early Feb.

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City: Mendocino
State: CA
Start date: Jan 30, 2026
End date: Feb 8, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: North Coast crab celebration featuring fresh Dungeness crab, wine, beer, crab feeds, pairing events, and cook-off competitions across Mendocino County.
Website: https://crabwinefestival.org/
Notes: Multi-event festival spanning late Jan into early Feb.

Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook-Off

Meat

Gadsden, AL

Feb 7, 2026

Unique food festival in Gadsden centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Gadsden
State: AL
Start date: Feb 7, 2026
End date: Feb 7, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Gadsden centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://downtowngadsden.com/events/2026/02/18th-annual-chili-cook-off/

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival

Dessert

Enumclaw, WA

Feb 6–7, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Enumclaw celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Enumclaw
State: WA
Start date: Feb 6, 2026
End date: Feb 7, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Enumclaw celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.enumclawexpo.com/p/events/wine--chocolate-festival

Super Chili Bowl Cook Off

Meat

Orange Beach, AL

Feb 7, 2026

Unique food festival in Orange Beach centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Orange Beach
State: AL
Start date: Feb 7, 2026
End date: Feb 7, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Orange Beach centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.florabama.com/chili-cook-off

Taste of Okeechobee

Cultural

Okeechobee, FL

Feb 7, 2026

Food-focused festival in Okeechobee featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Okeechobee
State: FL
Start date: Feb 7, 2026
End date: Feb 7, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Okeechobee featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://okeechobeemainstreet.org/event/taste-of-okeechobee/

Chocolate Lovers Festival

Dessert

Fairfax, VA

Feb 6, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Fairfax celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Fairfax
State: VA
Start date: Feb 6, 2026
End date: Feb 6, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Fairfax celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Parks-and-Recreation/Special-Events/Chocolate-Lovers-Festival

Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship

Cultural

Eugene, OR

Feb 6, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Eugene celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Eugene
State: OR
Start date: Feb 6, 2026
End date: Feb 6, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Eugene celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://oregontrufflefestival.org/events/

Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Seafood

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Feb 1, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Mt. Pleasant showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Mt. Pleasant
State: SC
Start date: Feb 1, 2026
End date: Feb 1, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Mt. Pleasant showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com/oyster-fest/

Taste of Vacaville

Cultural

Vacaville, CA

Jan 25 – Feb 1, 2026

Food-focused festival in Vacaville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Vacaville
State: CA
Start date: Jan 25, 2026
End date: Feb 1, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Vacaville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.visitvacaville.com/taste-of-vacaville-2/restaurant-sign-up/

Bayou King Cake Festival

Dessert

Thibodaux, LA

Jan 31, 2026

Sweet-focused festival in Thibodaux celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.

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City: Thibodaux
State: LA
Start date: Jan 31, 2026
End date: Jan 31, 2026
Category: Dessert
Description: Sweet-focused festival in Thibodaux celebrating desserts, tastings, and specialty treats.
Website: https://www.louisianakingcakefest.com/

Hudson Valley Wingfest 19

Meat

Poughkeepsie, NY

Jan 31, 2026

Unique food festival in Poughkeepsie centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Poughkeepsie
State: NY
Start date: Jan 31, 2026
End date: Jan 31, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Poughkeepsie centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://www.midhudsonciviccenter.org/event/wingfest/

Kumquat Festival

Cultural

Dade City, FL

Jan 31, 2026

Food-focused festival in Dade City featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Dade City
State: FL
Start date: Jan 31, 2026
End date: Jan 31, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Dade City featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://kumquatfestival.org/

Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival

Seafood

Port St. Lucie, FL

Jan 24–25, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Port St. Lucie showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Port St. Lucie
State: FL
Start date: Jan 24, 2026
End date: Jan 25, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Port St. Lucie showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.portsaintlucieseafoodfestival.com/

Portland Seafood & Wine Festival

Seafood

Portland, OR

Jan 24–25, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Portland showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Portland
State: OR
Start date: Jan 24, 2026
End date: Jan 25, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Portland showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://pdxseafoodandwinefestival.com/

Sun Wine & Food Fest

Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits

Uncasville, CT

Jan 22–25, 2026

Food-focused festival in Uncasville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Uncasville
State: CT
Start date: Jan 22, 2026
End date: Jan 25, 2026
Category: Drink/Beer/Wine/Spirits
Description: Food-focused festival in Uncasville featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://mohegansun.com/sun-wine-and-food-fest.html

Gumbo Fest

Cultural

Gulfport, MS

Jan 24, 2026

Cultural food festival in Gulfport featuring diverse cuisines, traditional dishes, and community celebrations.

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City: Gulfport
State: MS
Start date: Jan 24, 2026
End date: Jan 24, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Cultural food festival in Gulfport featuring diverse cuisines, traditional dishes, and community celebrations.
Website: https://www.coastalmississippi.com/events/4th-annual-gumbo-fest/

Napa Truffle Festival

Cultural

Napa, CA

Jan 16–19, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Napa celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Napa
State: CA
Start date: Jan 16, 2026
End date: Jan 19, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Napa celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://napatrufflefestival.com/

Beaufort Oyster Festival

Seafood

Beaufort, SC

Jan 17–18, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Beaufort showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Beaufort
State: SC
Start date: Jan 17, 2026
End date: Jan 18, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Beaufort showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: http://bfthospitality.com/beaufort-oyster-festival/

Frog Leg Festival

Cultural

Fellsmere, FL

Jan 15–18, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Fellsmere showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Fellsmere
State: FL
Start date: Jan 15, 2026
End date: Jan 18, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Fellsmere showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.froglegfestival.com/

Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off

Seafood

Apalachicola, FL

Jan 17, 2026

Well-known seafood festival in Apalachicola showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Apalachicola
State: FL
Start date: Jan 17, 2026
End date: Jan 17, 2026
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Apalachicola showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://www.oystercookoff.com/

Chili Quest & Beerfest

Meat

Galveston, TX

Jan 16–17, 2026

Unique food festival in Galveston centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.

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City: Galveston
State: TX
Start date: Jan 16, 2026
End date: Jan 17, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: Unique food festival in Galveston centered around a signature specialty with vendors and local traditions.
Website: https://yagaschiliquest.com/

Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

Cultural

Santa Cruz, CA

Jan 9–11, 2026

Seasonal produce festival in Santa Cruz celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.

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City: Santa Cruz
State: CA
Start date: Jan 9, 2026
End date: Jan 11, 2026
Category: Cultural
Description: Seasonal produce festival in Santa Cruz celebrating local ingredients with food vendors and community events.
Website: https://www.ffsc.us/santa-cruz-fungus-fair

Gillett Coon Supper

Meat

Gillett, AR

Jan 10, 2026

A uniquely Arkansas tradition featuring raccoon as the main dish alongside classic Southern sides. This long-running event blends local politics, community gathering, and regional food culture.

Note: Annual January event known statewide for its unusual menu and political attendance.

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City: Gillett
State: AR
Start date: Jan 10, 2026
End date: Jan 10, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: A uniquely Arkansas tradition featuring raccoon as the main dish alongside classic Southern sides. This long-running event blends local politics, community gathering, and regional food culture.
Website: https://www.gillettcoonsupper.org/
Notes: Annual January event known statewide for its unusual menu and political attendance.

Boston Local Food Festival

Cultural

Boston, MA

Sep 19, 2020

Food-focused festival in Boston featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Boston
State: MA
Start date: Sep 19, 2020
End date: Sep 19, 2020
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Boston featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://bostonlocalfoodfestival.org/

Maryland Seafood Festival

Seafood

Annapolis, MD

Sep 19, 2020

Well-known seafood festival in Annapolis showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.

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City: Annapolis
State: MD
Start date: Sep 19, 2020
End date: Sep 19, 2020
Category: Seafood
Description: Well-known seafood festival in Annapolis showcasing fresh regional seafood, vendors, and live music.
Website: https://mdseafoodfestival.com/

Bristol Rhythm & Roots + Food Fest

Cultural

Bristol, TN

Sep 18, 2020

Food-focused festival in Bristol featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Bristol
State: TN
Start date: Sep 18, 2020
End date: Sep 18, 2020
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Bristol featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/

Big E Food Festival

Cultural

West Springfield, MA

Sep 11, 2013

Food-focused festival in West Springfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: West Springfield
State: MA
Start date: Sep 11, 2013
End date: Sep 11, 2013
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in West Springfield featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.thebige.com/

National Fried Chicken Festival

Cultural

New Orleans, LA

Sep 5, 2007

Food-focused festival in New Orleans featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: New Orleans
State: LA
Start date: Sep 5, 2007
End date: Sep 5, 2007
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in New Orleans featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://www.friedchickenfestival.com/

Taste of Colorado

Cultural

Denver, CO

Sep 4, 2007

Food-focused festival in Denver featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.

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City: Denver
State: CO
Start date: Sep 4, 2007
End date: Sep 4, 2007
Category: Cultural
Description: Food-focused festival in Denver featuring a variety of vendors, local cuisine, and community events.
Website: https://tasteofcolorado.com/