THE 10 FOOD FESTIVALS FOR FOODIES TO EXPLORE!
As you’re settling into 2020, there’s an upsurge of food festivals around the world that your palate needs to explore. Food is the gateway to history, culture, and identity. While people travel for music and art festivals, traveling solely for food should be on your lists. Food festivals give the opportunity to hang out with natives, experiencing local flavors, tasting unique cuisine, and beverages- Of course, creating tasteful new memories!!
With so many interesting food festivals around the world, which of these have your stomach growling? So start planning your getaway to one (or more!) of these food destination events below and book that flight asap!
Check out our list below!
OMG Food Fest!
The Worlds First Hip-Hop Food Festival- Houston – March 7th
Photo by Sol Ingrao
You know when the food is soo good that you caught the itis and ready for a nap. This festival is preparing you and your tummies to receive some TLC from flavor punch tacos, juicy burgers, and sweet BBQ while listening to hip-hop tunes from the early 90s to now. Produced by GreenLight Events, located in Area 59.
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience – March 18 -22
Nawlins is very popular for its food, drinks, rich history and of course its vibrant atmosphere. NOWFE is an annual festival that attracts thousands of culinary enthusiasts to Louisiana city each Spring. Imagine Mardi Gras atmosphere but for foodies! Now in its 28th year, festivities also include parade-filled food crawls, fine-dining experiences, seminars, and live music to keep you on the dance floor.
Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival – April 4th
Photo By Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival 2019
Imagine enjoying local cuisine by the beach? Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival has something to tickle your tastebuds. From local street food, refreshing cocktails to unique dishes, there’s something to enlighten your senses! Be prepared to nourish your palate with some turtle stew, fresh catch conch or cassava cake if you’re in the mood for some sweets.
BaconFest Chicago- April 18th
Bacon, Bacon! It is America’s favorite type of cured meat! If you love bacon, this festival is for you! At Baconfest Chicago, you’ll enjoy sweet and/or savory flavored bacon to various kinds of bacon, such as American-Style Bacon and Pancetta. Be ready to see and taste the best concoct bacon dishes from the best chefs around the world!
Pizzafest -Naples, Italy, May 29, – June 7th
Photo by Sumaiya Ahmed
Are you a pizza lover? If yes, this is for you. Pizzafest is the world’s largest celebration of pizza, held in Naples, Italy, the birthplace of pizza. The first pizza day was held in Naples in 1995. This festival attracts local and global pizza lovers from all over the world. Imagine smelling the aroma of your favorite pies?
Creole Food Festival – New York, May 30th – 31st (Multiple locations)
Photo by Creole Food Festival
Creole Food Festival features and introduces the best Creole cuisines and beverages, from the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America to one of the food capitals of the world, New York. Get ready to indulge in flavorful food all in one place! Check them out to see where they are going after New York City!
Singapore Food Festival – July 17th – 24th
Photo by Markus Winkler
Ni hao! SFF has a plethora of delicious food, exciting activities, and inspiring chef collaborations. Every July, foodies from around the world indulge in a zesty, spicy and juicy popular Singaporean dishes. While you’re at SFF, you must partake in STREAT, which is the main event during the festival. It spotlights Singapore’s traditional street food and culture!
Maine Lobster Festival- July 29th – August 2nd
Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis
How do you like your lobster? Grilled, Broil, Baked, or Steam! Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun feasting on various types of lobster dishes! Imagine feasting on Maine’s fresh and local lobster dinners while enjoying the beautiful summer breeze. The day is filled with entertainers, cooking contests, carnival rides, and more! It is a perfect outing for families too!
Barbados Food & Rum Festival – October dates TBD
Photo by Barbados Food & Rum Festival 2019
Barbados is known for the birthplace of rum and its Barbados Food and Rum Festival is one of the popular food festivals in the Caribbean. It attracts rum lovers and food connoisseurs who enjoy the exquisite cuisines from local and guest chefs. The festival is held every year to mark the Rum tradition. Did you know that rum is made with local sugar and contains 40% alcohol? Every event during the festival is curated to ignite your senses.
The new date has not been released but checks back with us!
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival – October 2nd -25th
Photo by Hawai Food & Wine Festival
Aloha! The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is a must places the festival to visit! This festival was started by two of Hawaii’s own James Beard Award-winning chefs, Alan Wong and Roy Yamaguchi. It is one the biggest festival in the Pacific, over the course of three weeks on the islands of Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and O‘ahu. There will be wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, exclusive dining opportunities with dishes highlighting the state’s locally grown products and more.
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