California
September 10-11, 2007
Expo Comida Latina
The leading business event for the Hispanic food and beverage industry
Los Angeles, California
September 10-11, 2007
All Asia Food
Los Angeles, California
September 10-11, 2007
KosherWest
Los Angeles, California
January 13-15, 2008
33rd Winter Fancy Food Show
San Diego, California
March 13-16, 2008
Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, California
July 17-19, 2008
Taste³ - Wine Food Art
Robert Mondavi Winery's Taste³ conference
Napa, California
Colorado
November 1-4, 2007
Denver International Wine Festival
Denver, Colorado
Connecticut
Sept. 29-30, 2007
Stonington Vineyards Wine & Food Festival
Stonington, Connecticut
October 15-16, 2007
Connecticut Restaurant Show
Hartford, Connecticut
Delaware
November 9-10, 2007
Dover Downs Wine & Jazz Festival
Cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, jazz
Dover, Delaware
Florida
July 21-24, 2007
ACF 57th National Convention
This event brings together nearly 2000 of America's most influential and accomplished chefs, celebrity chefs, culinary educators and students, restaurateurs and food industry representatives is packed with professional development, networking, leading industry expertise and social events.
Orlando, Florida
August 18-19, 2007
St. Joseph Bay Scallop Festival
A family-oriented festival featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s rides, and food. Fried scallop dinners are available as well as scallops to take home and cook.
Port St. Joe, Florida
September 8-10, 2007
Miami International Wine Fair
The 6th Annual Miami International Wine Fair presented by INFINITI and benefiting the American Red Cross will open its doors at the Miami Beach Convention Center to thousands of wine trade professionals and avid wine aficionados during the second weekend of September 2007.
Miami Beach, Florida
September 14-16, 2007
Southeastern Blues & BBQ Festival
This is a sanctioned event (one of only 38 in the USA) for the World Championship Barbecue Contest during Memphis in May, 2007 in Memphis, TN. Enjoy the different flavors of barbecue in the historic St. Andrews area of Panama City at Carl Gray Park.
Panama City, Florida
September 21-23, 2007
Pensacola Seafood Festival
Delicious fruits of the sea and a variety of continuous local entertainment at the entertainment stage located in Fountain Park and at the Seville Square Gazebo. This festival has been consistently recognized as a “Top 20 Event in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Pensacola, Florida
October 5-7, 2007
Destin Seafood Festival
Live entertainment, local seafood, arts and crafts, kids’ play zone, contests, and more.
Destin, Florida
October 5-7, 2007
2nd Annual Oyster Spat
What is an oyster spat? It's a baby oyster!
St. George Island, Florida
October 7-10, 2007
International Baking Industry Exposition
Join 20,000 industry professionals in Orlando, Florida for the world’s biggest, freshest, most comprehensive baking expo of the year. Industry leaders gather here to find all the resources they need to improve product, productivity and profits.
Orlando, Florida
October 19-21, 2007
Mullet Festival
Niceville, Florida
October 19-21, 2007
Southern Breeze Coastal Wine Tour
The 4th annual Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival (formerly known as the Coastal Wine Tour) is growing rapidly and will highlight the best global wines, regional food and Gulf Coast culture with four events in 2007.
Rosemary Beach, Florida
October 20-21, 2007
38th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival
Florida seafood, arts and crafts booths, parade, a family event
Cedar Key, Florida
October 25-28, 2007
18th Annual Stone Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival
For each of the past seventeen years, The Colony on Longboat Key has celebrated the beginning of Stone Crab season by inviting this nation's leading chefs and vintners to join our guests for a long weekend of fabulous food and wine in a beautiful setting at the edge of the warm, blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Longboat Key, Florida
October 29-31, 2007
10th Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference
IFE Americas, the 10th Americas Food and Beverage Show, is the largest Americas focused trade show in the hemisphere.
Miami Beach, Florida
November 2-3, 2007
Florida Seafood Festival
The Florida Seafood Festival is the State's Oldest Maritime Exhibit
Apalachicola, Florida
November 9-11, 2007
Hudson Seafest
The annual Hudson Seafest Festival benefits a variety of local charities.
Hudson, Florida
November 17-18, 2007
Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Celebration of area history and the local catch. Festival offers delicious fresh local seafood, other food vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts show, children’s games and the Blessing of the Fleet on the Withlacoochee River.
Yankeetown, Florida
February 8-10, 2008
Delray Beach Garlic Fest
Now heading into its 9th year, the Delray Beach Garlic Fest continues to offer garlic fans the opportunity to celebrate the most widely used and loved food in the world…GARLIC
Delray Beach, Florida
February 16-17, 2008
Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival
This historic waterfront fishing community preserves its tradition by celebrating its heritage during this 26th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. Plenty of scrumptious Florida seafood will be sold by a variety of vendors. Musical entertainment, activities for children, and craft booths will provide fun for all members of the family.
Cortez, Florida
Georgia
September 14-16, 2007
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
Inaugural year of festival features cook-off competitions by amateur and professional chefs preparing their favorite Shrimp and Grits recipes. Local seafood restaurants, Family Fun Zone with games, arts and crafts, entertainment, antique show, shrimp boat docked to allow visitors an on-board tour, and a vendor area with concessions.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
September 29, 2007
The Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off
The Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off began in 1981 as a fun way to showcase the south's best amateur chefs, and as an event to bring people together for a great time for a great causes. The inaugural event drew nearly 1,000 folks as far away as Tennessee and near as Stone Mountain. This year we expect over 300 teams from across the US.
Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
October 13-14, 2007
Taste of Atlanta
In one weekend, Taste of Atlanta brings together the incredible energy and diversity of the city’s food scene - if it's great food, you'll find it at Taste of Atlanta!
Atlanta, Georgia
November 2-4, 2007
Savannah Seafood Festival
Cruising along the Savannah River with sensational seafood, live entertainment, daily beach party bash, and much more! Featuring Artists from around the region with unique arts and crafts, entertainment and fun for the entire family.
Savannah, Georgia
Hawaii
August 23, 2007
The Joy of Sake
The largest sake tasting event outside of Japan. Experience 250 great sakes in peak condition and a splendid array of appetizers prepared by outstanding restaurants.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Illinois
September 12-16, 2007
Murphysboro Apple Festival
The Murphysboro Apple Festival is Southern Illinois’ oldest and largest alcohol free festival. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year.
Murphysboro, Illinois
October 5-7, 2007
15th Annual Apple Festival
Long Grove, Illinois
April 27-29, 2008
10th Spring Fancy Food Show
Recent Fancy Food Shows have attracted from 19,000 to 32,000 attendees from specialty food, wine, gift and department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, mail-order and other related businesses.
Chicago, Illinois
Kentucky
September 27-30, 2007
World Chicken Festival
Laurel County is home of Colonel Sanders 1st and original restaurant established in the 1940s.
London, Kentucky
October 6, 2007
25th Annual Metcalfe County Pumpkin Festival
First Saturday in October. Contests: Biggest, Best Carved, & Best Decorated Pumpkin; Costume, Dance; Pancake Breakfast; Antique Tractor Show, Out House Dash.
Edmonton, Kentucky
October 12-14, 2007
31st Trigg County Country Ham Festival
Each October, tens of thousands of people from all over the country come to sample the county's famous country cured hams. The world's largest country ham and biscuit is made each year. Greased-pig catching contest, kiss a pig contest pig derby, baking & canning exhibits, ham judging, music, parade, fireworks, livestock exhibits, arts & crafts
Cadiz, Kentucky
Louisiana
November 3-4, 2007
Giant Omelette Celebration
The cooking of a 5,000 Egg Omelette! Authentic Cajun Food, Art Show, Musical Entertainment, Antique Car Show, Kid's World, and much more!
Abbeville, Louisiana
June 1-3, 2008
Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo
New Orleans, Louisiana
Maryland
October 20, 2007
Annual Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest
The Mid-Atlantic's best Octoberfest - the Maryland Brewer's Octoberfest! Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fun filled day of awesome microbrews, great live music and delicious food.
Timonium, Maryland
October 20-21, 2007
St. Mary's County Oyster Festival
Oyster Shucking Contest, Oyster Cook-Off, entertainment, great food, etc.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
October 20-21, 2007
Wicomico County Autumn Wine Festival
Features wines from more than a dozen Maryland Wineries along with local cuisine, juried arts and crafts and live jazz music. One of only four such festivals sanctioned by the Association of Maryland Wineries. Receive unlimited wine samples, a souvenir wine glass, and enjoy live entertainment from national and regional jazz groups.
Salisbury, Maryland
Massachusetts
October 13, 2007
The Pudding Hollow Pudding Contest Finals
This small-town homage to pudding features lunch, entertainment, sales of sponsors' wares, and tastings. Savor rural New England at its best! See also information about entering this unique Pudding Contest.
Hawley, Massachusetts
October 20, 2007
12th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
Our Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment.
Boston, Massachusetts
February 24-26, 2008
International Boston Seafood Show
The International Boston Seafood Show is the best resource to find new seafood products and suppliers and to build strong industry connections so you can get the products your customers want at the best possible price.
Boston, Massachusetts
Michigan
August 10-12, 2007
Humongous Fungus Fest
Crystal Falls is "Home of the Humungous Fungus", perhaps the world's largest and oldest living organism. It covers 38 acres beneath an Iron County forest near the Wisconsin border. It is believed to be 1,500 to 10,000 years old and weigh about 100 tons - about the same as an adult blue whale. It is the species called Armillaria Bulbosa and the mushrooms it produces are commonly called "honey mushroom."
Crystal Falls, Michigan
August 10-19, 2007
9th Annual Cheeseburger in Caseville
Cheeseburger in Caseville is an island-themed silly celebration of life's crazy cruise - loosely based on the lifestyle and musical influences of one particular 50+ year old pirate (Jimmy Buffett). Key North Conch Honk, Cardboard Boat Race, Funky Fruit and Veggie Animal Creations.
Caseville, Michigan
September 7-9, 2007
Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival
Wine tours and wine tasting tents abound throughout the festival area. Carnival rides, free children's activities in Stompyland, Fireworks on Maple Lake, Parade, and the Grape Stomp.
Paw Paw, Michigan
October 16-17, 2007
Michigan Restaurant Show
Thousands of the best and most successful restaurant owners, chefs and foodservice professionals come to the Michigan Restaurant Show for ideas and inspiration, to source new suppliers and learn about the latest techniques to stay ahead of the game in a fiercely competitive environment.
This Show is for industry professionals only and is not open to the general public. No one under 17 years of age admitted - no babies, no toddlers, and no exceptions
Novi, Michigan
Minnesota
July 27-29, 2007
Blueberry Festival in Lake George
A three day festival that is focused on blueberries--a blueberry pancake breakfast, a blueberry ball, a blueberry square dance. There is an educational booth on blueberries. A pie sale, a pig roast, and the Firemen's Bean Feed are also great fun. There is a quilt show, an arts & crafts show and a flea market.
Park Rapids, Minnesota
July 27-29, 2007
Kolacky Days - Czech Festival
Kolacky Days celebrates Montgomery's Czechoslovakian heritage and culture by blending the Czech traditions of the past with today's festival favorites. From authentic Kroj costumes, Czech singing and dancing, car show, to a Grand Day Parade, there's something for everyone at Kolacky Days.
Montgomery, Minnesota
September 22, 2007
Fall Food Festival
Celebrate the pleasures and tastes of the fall harvest with educational programs, activities and homegrown marketplace from 1-4pm. Sponsored by the new Northern Heartland Food & Wine Learning Center at the LeDuc Historic Estate.
Hastings, Minnesota
Missouri
July 28-29, 2007
Very Berry Wine Trail
Travel to 7 local wineries (OakGlenn, Adam Puchta, Hermannhof, Bias, Robller, Stone Hill & Bommarito) tasting Berry Creations paired with wine.
Hermann, Missouri
August 3, 2007
St. George Fish & Chicken Fry
Chicken, Catfish Filets, German Potato Salad, Slaw, Stewed Tomatoes, Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Bread & Dessert.
Hermann, Missouri
August 11, 2007
28 Annual Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp
Guests may stomp to the upbeat folk sounds of live music or sit on the hill and cheer for the stompers. Stompers are judged on the amount of juice produced and on "stomping style," which includes some wild and crazy costumes and stomping techniques. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age category.
Hermann, Missouri
September 28-29, 2007
3rd Annual BBQ & Brats Festival
The competition will be sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and will feature some the top BBQ chefs in the Midwest. Categories will include chicken, ribs, pork shoulder, beef brisket, bratwurst, and BBQ sauce made with Hermann wine.
Hermann, Missouri
September 29, 2007
Chili Cook-Off
No entry fee. Bring your secret recipe and brew a pot of chili right here at the Winery.
Berger, Missouri
September 30, 2007
Hannibal Fall Wine & Blues Fest
Missouri's finest wines for sampling and purchase with several wineries participating. Featuring 3 bands providing 7 hours of great R&B music. Local vendors provide great Fall food fare. Specialty beers available.
Hannibal, Missouri
September 30, 2007
Wine Stomp
Whispering Oaks Stomp and Dinner is an annual event planned for the first week-end in October each year.
Seymour, Missouri
November 4, 20076
18th Annual WineFeast 2007
Sip and sample more than 60 wines from internationally known wineries, as well as many Missouri Wineries including St. James, White Rose, Les Bourgeois, Mt.Pleasant, Crown Valley and Stone Hill. Taste the best foods from the areas finest restaurants and caterers.
Joplin, Missouri
Nevada
August 29 - September 3, 2007
Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Join us Labor Day Weekend 2007 for the 19th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off! Featuring great music playing on six stages, lots of fun for the kids, cash prizes, and the Best Ribs in the West!
Sparks, Nevada
August 29 - September 3, 2007
Annual Hearts O'Gold Cantaloupe Festival
Concerts, farmer’s market, cantaloupe foods and games, continuous entertainment, carnival, petting zoo fair exhibits and county fair.
Fallon, Nevada
September 9-11, 2007
1st Annual Frozen Desserts Expo
The coolest show around! Dedicated consumer area, designed to increase demand and educate.
Las Vegas, Nevada
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September 9-11, 2007
American Retail Bakery Expo
The American Retail Bakery Exposition 2007 Trade Show is an Industry-Only event, not open to the general public.
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 1-4, 2007
World Gourmet Summit
Las Vegas, Nevada
November 8-11, 2007
2007 Las Vegas Odyssey
Gourmets, as well as those who truly appreciate the uniqueness of Las Vegas’ magnificent culinary world.
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 30 - June 1, 2008
World Tea Expo
The World Tea Expo is the largest trade-only conference in the world showcasing tea and related products.
Las Vegas, Nevada
New Hampshire
September 29, 2007
16th Annual Chowderfest
The Waterville Valley region restaurants compete for bragging rights for the best chowda.
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
October 20, 2007
Pumpkin Festival
We still hold the World Record for the most jack-o-lanterns in one place at one time: 28,952. The sight of more than 25,000 brightly lit jack-o-lanterns lining Keene’s Main Street and towering over the square is an unforgettable experience. The Keene Pumpkin Festival is a non-stop sensory overload extravaganza from morning until night.
Keene, New Hampshire
New Jersey
September 30, 2007
Pizza, Pasta & Pastry Italian Food Festival
Food Vendors, Handcrafts, Games & contests for everyone, Entertainment, Children's area
Toms River, New Jersey
September 30, 2007
Annual Chowder Cook-Off Classic
Enjoy unlimited chowder tasting! Live music, children's entertainment, and a food court are all part of the event, which is held rain or shine.
Beach Haven, New Jersey
October 12-14, 2007
Gourmet Food & Cooking Festival
If you're a Gourmet Enthusiast and love your kitchen, love to cook, love to eat fine foods, sample fine wines and microbrew beers or just love to shop for unique specialty gifts, this annual event is a must.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
October 13, 2007
5th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show
3 days of over 100 artists and craftsmen, Fall/Winter Home & Garden Expo, Bluegrass & Country Bands, Largest Grown Pumpkin Weigh Off, Little Miss Pumpkin Show, Halloween Extravaganza, Hayrides, Skillet Toss, Amusement Rides, Scarecrows, truckloads of pumpkins and mums.
Millville, New Jersey
October 20-21, 2007
The 24th Cranberry Festival of Chatsworth
The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Culture. Free admission.
Chatsworth, New Jersey
New Mexico
Sept 26-30, 2007
17th Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
A week of food and wine events that promote Santa Fe as a world-class culinary destination.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
October 6-8, 2007
2nd Annual Oktoberfest
Columbus Day Weekend! This time, more breweries, more food, lots of great German Music and Arts & Crafts!
Red River, New Mexico
New York
October 6-7, 2007
Central NY Great Pumpkin Festival
Fall festival with giant pumpkin weigh-in, entertainment, great food, games, rides, crafts, pumpkins.
Oswego, New York
October 15, 2007
RumFest NYC 2007
ZDozens of world class sugar-cane-bssed spirits including cachacas from Brazil. Rhums and Rums from the world over for your tasting pleasure!
New York, New York
October 26-27, 2007
Brewtopia World Beer Festival
The Brewtopia Great World Beer Festival Brew Crew is working away to get you the very best beers from around the world!
New York, New York
October 22, 2007
Feast with Famous Faces
Originated in 1992, Feast with Famous Faces is a top-tier culinary event featuring leading New York chefs who prepare and serve their signature dishes assisted by celebrity sous-chefs and sommeliers. All funds raised by this even directly support the Children's Programs and Services of the League for the Hard of Hearing.
New York, New York
November 9-11, 2007
Chocolate Show
For all chocolate lovers. The ultimate festival of world class exhibitors, chef demonstrations, chocolate fashion and showpieces, tantalizing gifts, activities for children, and more.
New York, New York
November 11-12, 2007
Salon of Culinary Art
The Salon of Culinary Art, organized by the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, will be held November 11th & 12th, 2007 at the 92nd International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
New York, New York
November 11-12, 2007
Kosherfest
New York, New York
Dec 1-16, 2007
Wreath & Fineries @ 11 Wineries
The Shawangunk Wine Trail’s Holiday Event. Weekends.
New Paltz, New York
March 9-11, 2008
PMQ’s New York Pizza Show
Most popular pizza trade show. Now together with the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York.
New York, New York
April 19-20, 2008
Pasta Primo Vino
Elaborate Spring event with a tour of the Wineries as they pair their magnificent wines with delicious Pasta recipes.
New Paltz, New York
June 14-15, 2008
Around the World in 60 Miles
For this popular annual event, each of the 11 wineries along the Trail becomes a different country - India,Ireland, Italy, Chile, Spain, Georgia, Korea, Germany, Mexico, France and Sweden.
New Paltz, New York
June 29 - July 1, 2008
54th Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, New York
North Carolina
September 6-9, 2007
30th Annual Yiasou Greek Festival
The Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, enetrtainment, art, shopping and more.
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 14-15, 2007
Blues, Brew & BBQ
This festival celebrates the best of the southern cuisine and southern music. National teams vie for a place in the coveted Memphis in May national Cook-off, while local “Backyard Grillers” show why their home-grown style and sauce is the best in the Carolinas.
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 28-29, 2007
Charlotte Shout! Culinary Arts Experience
This one-of-a-kind extravaganza showcases celebrity chefs, interactive cooking demonstrations and competitions, food sampling from some of the region's finest restaurants, high-energy entertainment, a dazzling array of beer, wine and spirit sampling, ice sculpting, cigar tasting, and much, much more to an audience of over 30,000 people in 2006.
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 29, 2007
2007 Carolina Cake Show & Competition
Join us for a fun-filled day of beautiful sugar art displays as well as interesting demonstrations of many different sugar techniques for both beginners and experienced decorators.
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 29, 2007
Global Dish: New South BBQ
What’s more Southern than BBQ? You’ll look at that question differently when you travel Charlotte’s new ethnic suburbs with Dr. Tom Hanchett, staff historian at Levine Museum of the New South. We’ll sample Hong Kong BBQ buns, two kinds of Vietnamese BBQ, Salvadoran papusas and Mexican barbacoa.
Charlotte, North Carolina
October 6, 2007
Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
October 27, 2007
The Barbecue Festival
Lexington claims to be the Barbecue Capital of the world. The Barbecue Festival draws more than 100,000 visitors each year.
Lexington, North Carolina
Ohio
June 29-30, 2007
Cleveland Wine Festival presented by Giant Eagle
Sample from more than 150 wines from around the world. Enjoy food from some of Cleveland’s finest restaurants and caterers. Attend cooking demonstrations by some of the Cleveland area's top chefs and specialty food stores. Plus, enjoy live musical entertainment – all in a beautiful outdoor setting on Lake Erie.
Cleveland, Ohio
Oregon
October 6-7, 2007
Wine by the River 2007
A Tuscan Rendesvous: A tribute and toast to benefit children. 33 Italian wineries join Oregon vintners for this 2-day festival.
Bend, Oregon
November 10-11, 2007
Northwest Food & Wine Festival
The Northwest Food and Wine Festival will enter its second year with a targeted half day wine and food celebration created to present a rich rewarding experience for wine lovers and gourmet food enthusiasts.
Portland, Oregon
Rhode Island
October 13-14, 2007
Bowen's Wharf 17th Annual Seafood Festival
Food! Food! Food! Waterfront seafood restaurants celebrate the "Harvest of the Sea." Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Cider, Games, Face Painting!
Newport, Rhode Island
November 10, 2007
Great International Beer Competition & Festival
The 11th Annual Great International Beer Competition and the 14th Annual Great International Beer Fest. America's largest international beer festival.
Providence, Rhode Island
South Carolina
September 28-29, 2007
Annual Okra Strut Festival
Okra Strut Parade, Okra Eating Contest. Arts, crafts, rides, entertainment, plenty of food.
Irmo, South Carolina
September 29, 2007
Abbeville’s Wine Walk
Join us in celebrating wine and food with our 3rd wine walk.
Abbeville, South Carolina
Tennessee
October 6-7, 2007
Great Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-Off
Official Weights and Records for World Record Consideration. Costume contest, recipe contest, car show, quilt show, etc.
Allardt, Tennessee
Texas
October 13-14, 2007
24th Annual Int’l BBQ Cookers Cookoff
One of the largest BBQ events in Texas. Over 100 cookers will prepare over 600 judging samples, in the two days of competition. Thousands of dollars in prize money will attract BBQ cooks from across the state and beyond. The event is free to the public both days
Grand Prairie, Texas
October 27, 2007
16th Anniversary Food & Wine Fest
A full-course celebration of Texas food, wine, music, specialty booths, food court, and fun for all.
Fredericksburg, Texas
November 1-3, 2007
40th Annual Original Terlingua Int'l Chili Championship Cook-off
Includes a barbecue cook-off. There is live music each night, plus many other activities.
Terlingua, Texas
November 6-10, 2007
National Ice Cream Retailers Assn. Annual Convention
San Antonio, Texas
March 7-9, 2008
3rd Annual Austin Chocolate Festival
Participating vendors offer samples to festival guests and they compete in up to 8 categories. The public judges the competitions and the winners are based on their votes.
Austin, Texas
March 29, 2008
17th annual Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction and Celebrity Chef Dinner
1,200 guests, 12 of the area's most celebrated chefs, and 24 of the world's finest wineries will come together for one spectacular evening of gourmet delicacies and fabulous wine.
Dallas, Texas
April 11-13, 2008
Poteet Strawberry Festival
The Poteet Strawberry Festival® is one of the oldest, most popular events in the state and is recognized as the largest agricultural festival in Texas as well as one of the most exciting, dynamic festivals in the Greater Southwest.
Poteet, Texas
June 11-14, 2008
36th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ
With Music Festival & Kiwanis Rodeo - Always 2nd week in June. This event includes Barbecue Capital of Texas Championship Cook-off.
Lockhart, Texas
Virginia
September 29, 2007
11th Annual Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival
You don't need to be a vegetarian to have a good time at the 11th Annual Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival! This is one of the premiere outdoor festivals in the southeast, with as many as 9,000 visitors annually. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Charlottesville, Virginia
October 6, 2007
35th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Held to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. It is an all you can eat festival consisting of oysters prepared just about every way imaginable, steamed crabs, clam fritters, clam chowder, hush puppies, potato salad, cole slaw, hot dogs, and various beverages. Live entertainment, Cooking Contest.
Chincoteague, Virginia
October 19-21, 2007
27th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival
The Festival seeks as its mission to honor the Working Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and the rich coastal heritage of Poquoson. Living up to its name, the Poquoson Seafood Festival offers some savory dishes from the surrounding waters in the Mid-Atlantic Residential and Villa Development Food Pavilion. Crab cakes, shrimp, oysters, clams, clam chowder, soft shell crabs, catfish, she crab soup, and many other festival favorites will be available for purchase.
Bull Island, Poquoson, Virginia
October 20-21, 2007
20th Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Sample over 30 vintages from Virginia’s premier wine-makers. In addition to wine, gourmet foods and specialty wares will be available for purchase throughout the weekend.
Norfolk, Virginia
October 27, 2007
Powhatan's Festival of the Grape
Powhatan, Virginia
Washington
Sept 20-23, 2007
17th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
A 4-day natural resource education event held each fall to celebrate the return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River. Fishing Talk & Casting Demos, Reptile Isle to Kids in the Creek, Gyotaku fish printing to Animal Track making, Salmon Sing-A-Long to Native American dancing.
Leavenworth, Washington
October 6-7, 2007
OysterFest
The 26th Annual West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival. The center-piece of the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and Washington State Seafood Festival (AKA OysterFest) is the Oyster Shucking contests. On Saturday the shuckers go for Speed and Sunday is the Half Shell (presentation) shucking. Cookoff: Is now an open competition for all to enter. And if you win you know you've bested the best for your recipe and presentation of a Main Dish, Soup and Stew or Appetizer.
Shelton, Washington
October 13-14, 2007
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival
A waterfront "village" at the City Pier, anchored by Crab Central - a large circus tent sheltering a traditional Dungeness crab feed and the freshest Northwest seafood - salmon, oysters, mussels, Native American salmon, and more. Spreading out from Crab Central you will find Olympic Peninsula wine tasting, beer garden, chef demonstrations, entertainment, an environmental education and maritime center, children's and Native American program areas, and a Clallam County agriculture program
Port Angeles, Washington
October 13-14, 2007
Cranberry Harvest Festival
Bog tours, Cranberry cook off, and firelight parade
Grayland, Washington
October 15-31, 2007
Wild Mushroom Festival
As part of the festival, participating restaurants, inns and bed and breakfast establishments will offer daily wild mushroom specials. Wild mushroom workshops, field excursions and prix-fixe dinners will also be offered.
Long Beach, Washington
November 9-11, 2007
Coffee Fest
Seattle, Washington
West Virginia
September 27-30, 2007
Buckwheat Festival
Livestock Judging, Buckwheat Cake & Sausage Dinner, horse pulling contest, wood chopping contest, entertainment, parade, races, etc.
Kingwood, West Virginia
September 29, 2007
16th Annual Roadkill Cook-off
Anything goes, as long as the main ingredient is an animal commonly found along the road. You can taste some very unique dishes. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and a People's Choice Award will go to the entry voted tops by the crowd
Marlinton, West Virginia
Wisconsin
September 30, 2006
43rd Annual Beef-A-Rama
Storefront beef roast cook-offs, costumes & unique displays, complimentary snacks, shopping specials, “Parade of Beef,” celebrity judges, awards & famous beef sandwich sale. Arts & crafts, live music.
Minocqua, Wisconsin
October 5-7, 2007
46th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival
Wisconsin’s ‘Best’ festival at the ‘Best Little Town in the Midwest.’ Northern Wisconsin’s largest harvest festival. Taste the apple pie, apple jam, apple butter, apple sundaes, apple bratwurst, apple chili and apple dumplings.
Bayfield, Wisconsin
March 11-13, 2008
U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
United States Championship Cheese Contest. Join the nation's largest contest and compete with the very best cheesemakers in the industry!
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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