May Food Festivals
I can’t believe April is over! But since it is, it’s time to start planning for those delicious May food Festivals. This list is taken from FoodReference.com, and it contains fests for the U.S. and Canada only. For international fests, visit FoodReference.com.
May 1, 2011 Taste of Pearl
Boulder, Colorado
Local Boulder chefs and restaurants pair with Colorado wineries to serve samples of fine food and wine in many of the shops and galleries along the world famous Pearl Street Mall. Benefits Emergency Family Assitance Assoc.
May 1, 2011 Taste of the Town
Santa Clarita, California
Child & Family Center is proud to present our 23rd annual Taste of the Town, Sunday May 1st, 1-5pm. All monies raised will help support mental health services for children and families.
May 1, 2011 Taste of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
A unique sampling of the finest restaurants Huntington Beach has to offer, paired with California’s premium wineries & breweries – all in the name of charity!
May 1, 2011 Taste of Big Fork
Big Fork, Montana
Wine, music and wonderful food from fabulous dining and specialties places in and around Bigfork.
May 1, 2011 The Taste of Collier
Naples, Florida
Family fun featuring live performances by local entertainers, an ice-carving contest, chefs competition and savory samples from 30 of the best local restaurants in Collier County! Held each year on the first Sunday in May, the event raises money for local charities.
May 1, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Greenville, South Carolina
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 1, 2011 Cosby Ramp Festival
Cosby, Tennessee
The Ramp Festival is the oldest on-going festival in Tennessee, and every May, the festival celebrates the ramp, a vegetable of the lily family that looks like a little green onion, but, tastes like powerful garlic.
May 1, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Houston, Texas
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 1, 2011 32nd Annual Virginia State Championship Chili Cook-off
Roanoke, Virginia
The cook-off brings together some of the best chili cooks from across the nation. Chili and salsa tastings, live entertainment, beer garden, jalapeño eating contest, children”s area.
May 1, 2011 26th Annual For Our Children Food & Wine Festival
Torrance, California
Proceeds this year will benefit TrinityKids Care, a program of Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation and Sandpipers philanthropic programs. Gourmet foods and fine wines from over 90 restaurants and wineries. The spectacular silent and live auctions feature unique gift items, sports tickets and memorabilia, dining, entertainment and exciting travel packages.
May 1, 2011 Highlandtown Wine Festival
Baltimore, Maryland
A celebration of homemade wine, gourmet food and music at the 8th Annual Highlandtown Wine Festival. Attendance: 1,000.
May 1-7, 2011 74th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Humboldt, Tennessee
Recipe contest, Barbeque Cookoff, Horse Show, Music, Tractor Show, Parade, Entertainment, much more.
May 2, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Worcester, Massachusetts
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 2, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Portland, Oregon
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 2-4, 2011 Supply Side East
Secaucus, New Jersey
SupplySide East is ideally located near thousands of leading food, dietary supplement and cosmeceutical companies.
May 2-5, 2011 United Fresh 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana
United Fresh Produce Association Show.
May 3, 2011 A Taste of Le Bernardin
New York, New York
Enjoy an evening of fine wine and food pairings at the world famous restaurant to benefit Leake & Watts. Leake & Watts positively impacts the lives of nearly 3000 children, adults and their families in the greater New York area each day. Our not-for-profit agency is committed to addressing a myriad of challenges that confront individuals and families dealing with poverty, disabilities, and a lack of access to education and basic services.
May 4-7, 2011 30th Annual BBQ Festival on the Neuse
Kingston, North Carolina
Non-stop activities, entertainment and the best BBQ in North Carolina.
May 4-7, 2011 South Carolina Strawberry Festival
Fort Mill, South Carolina
A celebration of spring… and all things strawberry! Strawberry Festival Queen, Strawberry Recipe Contest, Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Pie Eating Contests, Pick Your Own Strawberries. Bike Races, Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors, Live Music, Fireworks. Family-friendly activities, including kids’ rides, a rock wall, Guitar Hero, pig races, face painting.
May 4-8, 2011 32nd Annual Selma Raisin Festival
Selma, California
Celebrating in Selma, “Raisin Capital of the World” with a carnival, entertainment, pageant, crafts, and competitions in art, baking, floriculture, photography and poetry.
May 5, 2011 Wine Enthusiast Toast of the Town
New York, New York
Join us for a spectacular evening of wines, spirits and music, paired with culinary creations from top metropolitan restaurants, all in a stunning setting. Taste over 500 wines and spirits and signature dishes at America’s premier wine tasting event.
May 5, 2011 American Cancer Society’s 6th Annual Taste of Hope
New York, New York
Taste of Hope is a culinary, wine and spirits tasting event featuring over 40 of New York’s hottest and most popular restaurants and vendors, all set within a fun cocktail party atmosphere!
May 5, 2011 15th Annual East Side Wine Tasting
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Enjoy a wonderful evening of wine, food, music, and friendship to benefit the programs of East Side Neighborhood Services. Join over 500 people for an array of over 200 fine wines for your tasting pleasure. Also featured are samples of famous East Side cuisine, a selection of micro brews, alcohol free beers and wines, a cigar tent, and a silent auction. Attendance: 500.
May 5, 2011 9th Annual Pittsburgh Wine Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Exclusive wine dinners in select restaurants with winemakers and educators leading the tastings. Private dinners with exclusive chefs and winemakers to raise money for Discovery and Innovation at UPMC. VIP and Grand Tasting event will again be the must-attend wine event of the year. Hundreds of wineries will be represented as will many educators and winemakers who will be on hand to help round out your knowledge of the art of winemaking, tasting and appreciation.
May 5-8, 2011 Wild Turkey Festival
McArthur, Ohio
Watch the downtown streets of McArthur come alive with food, music and fun for the whole family. Activities such as great nightly entertainment, carnival rides, car show, quilt show, queen”s and baby contests, and grand parade.
May 5-8, 2011 Vegas Uncork’d
Las Vegas, Nevada
A world-class wine and food festival.
May 6, 2011 Viva Las Vino
Columbus, Ohio
An exciting evening featuring fine wines and handcrafted ales. Guests may attend the High Roller Tasting for a top-notch tasting experience as well as the Players Club tasting ideal for the young professional learning the nuances of wine appreciation. Guests will also enjoy a silent auction and delicious hors d’oeuvres. All benefiting the programs and services of the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio.
May 6-7, 2011 A Taste of Beaufort 2011
Beaufort, South Carolina
Food, music and fun with a beautiful view of the Beaufort River.
May 6-7, 2011 Dandelion May Fest & Great Dandelion Cookoff
Dover, Ohio
The 18th annual festival celebrating dandelions. Many dandelion foods are offered including dandelion sausage, dandelion ice cream, dandelion gravy, dandelion bread and much more! Children can partake in events such as dandelion picking contest and dandelion scavenger hunt. They even make their own dandelion jelly! Juried arts and crafts show, Live entertainment and dandelion wine tasting and cellar tours.
May 6-7, 2011 Whistle Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ Contest
Huntsville, Alabama
Come have a toe-tappin, barbeque-eatin’ good time. BBQ competitions, music and more. All proceeds benefit EarlyWorks Children’s Museum & educational programs for area children.
May 6-7, 2011 30th Annual Mushroom Festival
Richmond, Missouri
Self proclaimed ‘Mushroom Capital of the World’. Large morel mushroom contest, fresh mushrooms, food, crafts, parade, music, BBQ cook-off, tractor pull, much more.
May 6-7, 2011 Smokin Blues Bikes & BBQ
St. Cloud, Florida
Live music, professional & backyard BBQ competition, bike rally/show, beer/wine, a kids’ zone and much more. Always fun and always free.
May 6-7, 2011 31st Annual Strawberry Festival
Roanoke, Virginia
This two-day family-oriented festival draws approximately 30,000 visitors to downtown Roanoke. In addition to delicious strawberry desserts, there are arts and craft vendors, children”s activities, and live entertainment. Attendance: 30,000.
May 6-8, 2011 Lockport Food Festival
Lockport, Louisiana
The best in Cajun & Swamp Pop music, food, dancing & carnival midway. Held on Church Street in Historic Downtown Lockport.
May 6-8, 2011 Montello Fish-N-Fun
Montello, Wisconsin
Held on the opening weekend of fishing season with three days of spectacular, down home fun. Dance on Friday, carnival all weekend, kids fish with the pros, crafts, food, music and more.
May 6-8, 2011 Texas Crab Festival
Crystal Beach, Texas
Honoring the “blue crab”, which is usually plentiful here in spring and summer. The 26th-annual event features live entertainment, food and craft booths, a crab legs contest, crab races, Wiener Dog Nationals, carnival and a kids’ stage.
May 6-8, 2011 Lockport Food Festival
Lockport, Louisiana
Great Cajun food, music & dancing and carnival mid-way.
May 6-8, 2011 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Celebrity Crawfish Eating Contest, Cajun Cooking Demonstration, Cajun Dancing Contest, Crawfish Races, Parade, Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff, music, entertainment, arts & crafts.
May 6-15, 2011 116th Sequim Irrigation Festival 2010
Sequim, Washington
Our festival celebrates the initiation, development and support of the irrigation ditches that brought water to the once dry prairies of Sequim. Includes parade, carnival, pageant, juried art show, logging show, strongman competition and more.
May 7, 2011 3rd Annual Wurstfest
Helen, Georgia
Local restaurants will be serving their “Wurst” specialties at booths in the Marketplatz, where The Euro-Volks Dancers will be performing the traditional Maypole Dance. Then join us at the Festhalle for music, dancing, “Wurst” sampling and German beer tasting. There will also be “wurst stuffing” and knot tying contests.
May 7, 2011 2nd Annual BBQ Challenge
Lucedale, Mississippi (no website)
The George County Fire Fighter Association will be hosting its 2nd Annual BBQ Challenge. There will be a car/ bike show, arts & crafts, live entertainment, space jumps, dunkin’ booth and food vendors.
For additional information Email: georgecountyfirefighters@yahoo.com
May 7, 2011 Texas Beer Fest
Humble, Texas
This daylong celebration features beer tasting and pairings with Texas-made food.
May 7, 2011 Wein & Saengerfest
New Braunfels, Texas
8th annual festival, held all day in historic downtown New Braunfel. Along with wine and beer tasting, our event offers a host of entertainment and activities that include continuous live music, a grape stomp, art market, food seminars, Chef’s Showdown, activities for the kids, and a farmers market. A street dance under the stars completes the day!
May 7, 2011 3rd Annual International Raw Milk Symposium
Bloomington, Minnesota
Leading international experts in raw milk nutrition, healing and microbiology gather to discuss the large, growing consumer demand for raw milk.
May 7, 2011 7th Annual Shine to Wine Festival
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Live entertainment, art, merchandise, wine, and food. General admission is Free, and wine tastings are only $20. Also featuring the Annual Culinary Chef Challenge. Regional chefs compete for the title of Best Chef, Most Creative and People’s Choice. Chefs will display their cooking & presentation talents for a jury of judges and critics.
May 7, 2011 North Carolina Strawberry Festival
Chadbourne, North Carolina
Celebrate Chadbourne’s claim as the “Strawberry Capital of the World”–a traditional family event for over 75 years. Come join in the fun with a parade, pageant queens, live entertainment, bands, clowns, hot air balloons, and strawberry shortcake galore.
May 7, 2011 May Signature Wine Auction
Beverly Hills, California
Heritage Auctions presents is May Signature Wine auction #5072 featuring fine and rare wine for sale at public auction.
May 7, 2011 2nd Annual Morgan Hill No Bull BBQ Cook Off
Morgan Hill, California
Do you like Barbeque? If you like to cook or eat barbecue, this is the event for you. Enjoy live music, beer, wine and a good time.
May 7, 2011 Annual New England Regional Chili Cookoff
Somers, Connecticut
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. To benefit the Somers (CT) Fire Department and Patriot Guard Riders CT. The event is but minutes from Hartford and Springfield.
May 7, 2011 Hastings Potato and Cabbage Festival
Hastings, Florida
Come help celebrate this year’s harvest season as this annual event returns to St.Johns County. Known as the Potato Capitol of Florida, the town of Hastings will host a fun-filled day with entertainment of all kinds, kids’ activities, art and history exhibits and a Farmer’s Market.
May 7, 2011 37th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Fest
Panacea , Florida
Held annually at Woolley Park on scenic Dickerson Bay, the festival promotes the crab industry in Wakulla County. Enjoy a parade, live music, dance performances, historic demonstrations, a crab picking contest, fireworks, and lots of good food including boiled blue crab.
May 7, 2011 22nd Annual Maui Onion Festival
Maui, Hawaii
There are onions. And then there are Maui Kula Onions. Believed by many to be the sweetest onions in the whole wide world, these glorious bulbs are the star of our annual festival. The Maui Onion Festival has been a signature event at Whalers Village since 1990. It’s dedicated to the cultivation and promotion of the world-famous Maui Kula Onion and is attended by thousands of visitors and residents every year.
May 7, 2011 Garden City Brewfest
Missoula, Montana
This vibrant event takes place in downtown Missoula’s Caras Park. More than 60 beers on tap, food and live music.
May 7, 2011 National Homebrew Day
Nationwide
Each year on the first Saturday in May, thousands of homebrewers around the world unite to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Brewers brew the same recipes and toast simultaneously at noon Central Time.
May 7, 2011 22nd Annual Great Smoky Mountain Trout Festival
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
This unique, family-oriented event is immersed in the rich heritage of Maggie Valley and Western North Carolina and highlights the importance of Mountain Trout as a valuable resource to the community. Environmental education tent, music, kids’ fishing clinic and games, casting & fly tying demonstrations and food including trout dinners.
May 7, 2011 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
A great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’.
May 7, 2011 Low Country Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet
McClellanville, South Carolina
Surrounding the blessing of the fleet is a day of entertainment for the whole family. Join the celebration which will feature live music, exhibits of interest, displays by area artists, a children´s area, food and refreshments.
May 7, 2011 Chinoteague Seafood Festival
Chinoteague, Virginia
Held to promote the seafood industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore with “Little Neck” clams, oysters, fried fish and seafood prepared in a variety of ways. Island Boy Band will play for your listening enjoyment.
May 7, 2011 5th Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
Guests will be able to sample newly released vintages and past favorites from Virginia’s premier wine makers. Perfectly paired gourmet foods and specialty wares will also be available for purchase throughout the day.
May 7, 2011 16th Annual Of Ale & History Microbrew & Imported Beer Tasting Festival
Middletown, Virginia
Come and celebrate Belle Grove Plantation’s German and English heritage by sampling a great array of beers from the New and Old World, as well as delicious food by area restaurants. Beverages include a fine mix of European imports and innovative American microbrews, as well as a few domestic favorites. The historic house and landscape are open for touring throughout the festival, and the Potomac Rugby Union hosts a multi-club tournament on the front meadow.
May 7, 2011 29th Annual Oyster Feed
Ocosta, Washington
May 7, 2011 Upper Hunter Food and Wine Affair
Denman, NSW, Australia
Fine Wine – Great Food – Entertainment.
May 7, 2011 Sasquatch Brewfest
Eugene, Oregon
Designed to showcase Pacific Northwest craft brewing, the Sasquatch Brew Fest allows professional brewers to ‘show off,’ by featuring unique specialty beers.
May 7, 2011 Rip Van Winkle Wine & Cheese Festival
Catskill, New York
The 5th annual event will have a variety of wineries offering tastings and wine sales, as well as vendors selling cheeses, honey, jams, sauces, jewelry, crafts and more. All proceeds to benefit the Village of Catskill Parks.
May 7, 2011 The Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa, & Beer Tasting
Petaluma, California
The 14th annual event benefits the Cinnabar Theater children’s programs.
May 7-8, 2011 Ham & Yam Festival
Smithfield, North Carolina
Held every year the first weekend in May, the festival features an open cooking contest using either hams or yams in casseroles, desserts or main dishes. There are also hundreds of arts and craft booths, music, entertainment, children’s games, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and special events.
May 7-8, 2011 Millfest 2011
Lindsborg, Kansas
Experience early Kansas flour milling at the Smokey Valley Roller Mill Museum’s annual event. Tour the 100 year old mill in action and learn about farming the old-fashioned way as farmers use horse-drawn equipment to prepare a field for planting. Enjoy traditional craft demonstrations, music and dance.
May 7-8, 2011 Great Texas Sausage Festival
Somerville, Texas
Featuring the best Texas made sausage producers. Events include Outdoor Volleyball Tournament (cash and recreational brackets), The Great Texas Sausage Dog (dachshunds) Championship Races, Classic Car Show, Arts and Craft Booths, Sausage Eating Championship, and live Texas Country Music. Texas’ Unofficial Start Summer Party!!!
May 7-8, 2011 Wine Art Music Poetry Project Festival
Various locations, New Jersey
Wine Art Music Poetry Project is a grass roots festival that will be held in various locations throughout New Jersey. The first of its kind in the Garden State, so please join us for fun filled days of Wine Art Music Poetry and Performance Art.
May 7-15, 2011 Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Dayton, Tennessee
The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values. This year’s theme is “Strawberry Luau”.
May 8, 2011 Aquaculture Canada 2011
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Learn the latest developments in aquaculture at the centre of Québec’s freshwater aquaculture industry and within reach of the marine waters. An exciting programme is under development that will include a diversity of themes and disciplines, highlighting Québec’s unique strengths in aquaculture but also retaining an international perspective.
May 8-11, 2011 TUTTOFOOD
Milano, Italy
World Food Exhibition.
May 8-15, 2011 2nd Annual Coastal Uncorked Food & Wine Festival
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The second annual festival will feature a restaurant week; a wine tasting trolley tour of Myrtle Beach; outdoor entertainment at Market Common and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade; the Coastal Uncorked Golf Tournament; and the Coastal Uncorked Food Fight fundraiser. All funds raised during the festival will be used for future events and a portion will be donated to the Horry Georgetown Technical College Culinary School & the Clay Brittain Hospitality Program at Coastal Carolina University.
May 9, 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards
New York, New York
The Legacy Continues.
May 9-14, 2011 MSU Billings Wine & Food Festival 2011
Billings, Montana
Seminars, cooking schools, guest chef dinner, iron chef competition and wine & food pairings.
May 10, 2011 3rd Wine & Spirits Top of the List
New York, New York
A Tasting of America’s Most Popular Restaurant Wines. Includes entry to grand tasting and invitation to live music after the tasting.
May 10-12, 2011 Vitafoods 2011
Geneva, Switzerland
The global nutraceutical event.
May 10-13, 2011 Expoarroz International Rice Exhibition
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul state corresponds to 95% of the export rice production in Brazil and for 70% of the production of all the product which is consumed in the country. With over 250 exhibitors, the 3rd international business trade show will focus on the rice production chain, involving all its links.
May 11-13, 2011 SIAL Canada 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The leading North American agrifood show. SIAL Canada offers to North American and worldwide producers and distributors a powerful business platform to make a way into the North American marketplace.
May 11-13, 2011 SET Canada 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
SET Canada, a national show dedicated to food retail and food service sectors, is a unique opportunity to discover the latest in technology and equipment dedicated to food retail and food service. SET Canada is the place to meet with your clients and acquire a visibility within potential buyers.
May 11-14, 2011 12th Annual Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction
Washington, DC
A premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats and our distinguished guests gather to play and bid in the Nation’s Capital.
May 11-15, 2011 Culinaria – Wine & Culinary Arts Festival
San Antonio, Texas
If you missed this year’s festival or you are anxious to make plans for next year’s festivities, mark your calendar for our next series of events that make up Culinaria including your favorites and some new additions.
May 12, 2011 21st Annual Taste of Alpharetta Festival
Alpharetta, Georgia
Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festival-goers, families and food connoisseurs. Make reservations on your calendar to dine in Downtown Alpharetta at over 50 restaurants in one fun night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the top menus in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities and entertainment to please every palette.
May 12, 2011 9th Annual Taste of Lakeville
Lakeville, Minnesota
Presented by the Lakeville Rotary Club–Good Food. Good Wine. Good Time.
May 12-14, 2011 South Carolina Poultry Festival
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina
Enjoy arts and crafts, parade, fireworks, music on five stages, chicken calling and Cook-Cluck-Win-A-Buck contests–much more!
May 12-14, 2011 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Memphis, Tennessee
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the Granddaddy of Grilling…where on this given Saturday, it’s anybody’s game. Hundreds of teams compete for over $100,000 in prizes and supreme bragging rights. While grilling is the main theme, the contest wouldn’t be complete without the Ms. Piggie Idol competition where grown men dress in tutus and snouts and women kick their heels (hooves) up. There is also a t-shirt competition and even a best booth contest.
May 12-15, 2011 38th Annual Cochon de Lait Festival
Mansura, Louisiana
Held annually on Mother’s Day Weekend, the festival mixes great cajun food, good times and music with cochon de lait (french for roast suckling pig). Includes a giant midway, nightly street dances, contests, parade, arts/crafts booths and so much more.
May 12-15, 2011 National Morel Mushroom Festival
Boyne City, Michigan
An annual event for over 50 years. The amazing festival weekend will include a mushroom hunt, food, music and recipes.
May 13-14, 2011 Naptown barBAYq
Annapolis, Maryland
Kansas City Barbeque Society BBQ Contest & Festival. FREE ADMISSION. Parole Rotary Foundation with WRNR Radio and Chesapeake Bayhawks to benefit Johns Hopkins Kimmel Pediatric Oncology Center. Live music, Pro Lacrosse, loads of bbq, fun for the whole family!
May 13-14, 2011 Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza Garden Fair in the Park
Mountain View, Arkansas
The Ozark Folk Center. Hands on activities, lectures, demonstrations, vendors & tours of the garden!
May 13-14, 2011 20th Annual Picklefest
Atkins, Arkansas
Come out and participate in the pickle eating and juice drinking contests, arts & crafts booths, food vendors–one with the famous fried pickles, tractor pull, rodeo, parade, and more.
May 13-14, 2011 International Bar-B-Q Festival
Owensboro, Kentucky
Every second weekend in May, Owensboro springs to life with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar-B-Q Festival. Smoke from hickory-stoked fires blends with the aromas of sizzling chicken, bubbling burgoo and roasting mutton to complete the festival atmosphere.
May 13-14, 2011 Wine and Vine Fest
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Kentucky wine country bus tours, wine tasting, music, amateur wine competition, grape stomp and auction.
May 13-14, 2011 Governor’s Fishing Opener
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
63rd Annual Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. The event will promote fishing and tourism in the Grand Rapids area and serve as a kick-off celebration for the summer season.
May 13-14, 2011 3rd Annual ‘Smoke in the Valley’ BBQ Competition
Green Lane, Pennsylvania
Hosted by the Green Lane Fire Company and sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, teams compete for top prize money. BBQ vendors, crafters, kid games, music Friday & Saturday nights, bon fire Friday night, judging Saturday afternoon. Held rain or shine.
May 13-14, 2011 Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival
Banff, Alberta, Canada
The largest and most exciting wine and food event in Alberta. The Festival offers a chance to sample a massive variety of wine, scotch, import beer and premium spirits, along with gourmet food samples from local restaurants and hotels.
May 13-15, 2011 Italian Expo Houston 2011
Houston, Texas
Food, wine, fashion, design, tourism, art and entertainment are showcase. Over 100 companies and vendors from Italy and the U.S. will be present displaying and selling their products straight from Italy. A family-friendly event. Italian Expo is held annually in Chicago and Houston and is organized by the Italian American Chambers of Commerce located in those cities.
May 13-15, 2011 7th Annual Lodi Zinfest
Lodi Lake Park, California
The signature tasting event in Lodi Wine Country.
May 13-22, 2011 Long Island Craft Beer Week
Long Island, New York
Special events planned for both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The 10-day, island-wide event is a collaborative venture created to raise awareness of the thriving local craft beer culture and promote patronage at local establishments.
May 14, 2011 Rib Burnoff 2011
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Join us to raise funds for local children”s charities, to enjoy some downhome music and to enjoy some of the South”s best BBQ.
May 14, 2011 Annual Roanoke-Chowan Pork Fest 2011
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Culinary Judging of the 20 Cooking Teams for Prizes by Professional Judges Licensed by the North Carolina Pork Council. BBQ Meal under the Big Top, Strawberry Shortcake, Children’s games.
May 14, 2011 Taste of Solomons
Solomons, Maryland
This special event occurs each year on historic Solomons Island to celebrate the bounty of Chesapeake Bay and the region.
May 14, 2011 Upstate PA Wings & Wine Fest
Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Celebrate the “Upstate PA” region’s rich local history with a variety of historical demonstrations & displays presented by Old Mill Village, paired with wine tasting (local Pennsylvania wineries), great food including a wing cook-off, live entertainment and a variety of vendors featuring local specialty foods & handcrafted items. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Starlite Playhouse Building Fund.
May 14, 2011 The Cork & Keg Festival
Helen, Georgia
Taste craft beers and Georgia wines at this festival sponsored by the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association in Helen’s Festhalle. Local restaurants will be providing food and local musicians will offer food for the sonic soul.
May 14, 2011 ART + Wine
Hillsboro, Oregon
A limited ticket event at Sequoia Gallery+Studios where 13 of the Northwest’s premier wineries will be located throughout the gallery and artists studios. Fine art, wine, live musical entertainment and gourmet food. Attendance: 3,200.
May 14, 2011 Toronto’s 7th Annual Whisky Gala
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Spirit of Toronto is Toronto’s Annual Whisky Gala, now in its 7th year, a spectacular evening featuring a dazzling array of 100 plus single malts and premium spirits, tutored tastings, live jazz, gourmet catering, classic cocktails, and a poolside cigar bar on the outdoor lower level of Roy Thomson Hall.
May 14, 2011 North Texas Beer Festival
Plano, Texas
This festival will feature dozens of brewers, merchandise of all kinds, live music, speakers, classes, competitions and more. Guests can sample 100′s of beers from dozens of brewers, attend home brewing demonstrations and cooking classes as well as purchase their favorite brews and food in our outdoor Bier Garten while listening to live music. We will have auctions and raffles benefiting local charities as well and door prizes for some lucky guests.
May 14, 2011 Roll Out the Barrel
San Diego, California
A fundraising event featuring food & wine sampling from artisan wineries from around the world, local restaurants, a silent and live auction, and live entertainment. We expect 400-500 guests at this exclusive event. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, which grants wishes for children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions. Attendance: 500.
May 14, 2011 Windsor Zucchini Festival
Windsor, Florida
The 27th annual Festival will be a day of fun for everyone! Activities include Duke of Zuke & Zuqueenie Pageant, arts & crafts, Cook-a-Zuke contest, live music, hay rides, fried zucchini, zucchini ice cream, and contests for the biggest, ugliest and best carved zucchinis.
May 14, 2011 Island Grove Blueberry Festival
Island Grove, Florida
Fun for the whole family! Delicious Florida foods, blueberry bake sale, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities and entertainment, blueberries and plants. Proceeds benefit the local fire department.
May 14, 2011 Annual Crawfish Boil
Oak Mountain State Park, Louisiana
Louisiana State University Alumni Chapter.
May 14, 2011 6th Annual Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival
Veneta, Oregon
A wide array of activities will be held throughout the day at Domaine Meriwether’s new winery and nearby Fern Ridge Reservoir, one of Oregon’s best birding areas. The day’s schedule includes bird and nature walks, hands-on workshops, educational talks, children’s activities, and a wine-tasting bus tour.
May 14, 2011 Portland Indie Wine Festival
Portland, Oregon
The 7th Annual Portland Indie Wine Festival is a delicious experience that pairs wine lovers with the Northwest”s top 40 artisinal wineries in the heart of Portland.
May 14, 2011 2nd Annual Greg Noonan Homebrew Competition
South Burlington, Vermont
(Formerly the Green Mountain Homebrew Competition). This is the third of six competitions which culminate in naming the New England Homebrewer of the Year. We are a BJCP sanctioned competition.
May 14, 2011 22nd Annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters
Burbank, California
Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of the nation’s largest single-day charity wine auctions showcasing celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, winery owners and winemakers. Extraordinary silent and live auctions. The 2011 event will be held on the “Midwest Street” backlot at Warner Bros.
May 14, 2011 28th Annual Tiburon Wine Festival
San Francisco, California
One of the most picturesque waterfront communities in the world, The Tiburon Wine Festival is San Francisco’s premier outdoor wine event. Breathtaking views, world class wines (vintages from over 60 premium wineries) savory food from over 20 restaurants and vendors, a giant silent auction, and live entertainment – this event is not to be missed.
May 14, 2011 The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
Springfield, Massachusetts
A great way to meet neighbors and friends as the community sits down at Springfield’s breakfast table in celebration of the city’s May 14, 1636 founding. Serving thousands of people, volunteers prepare the menu including pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. The breakfast table runs down Main Street from Tower Square to Court Square.
May 14, 2011 The Hot Dog Safari
East Boston, Massachusetts
An entire day of food and fun, all to benefit the Joey Fund for Cystic Fibrosis. The event, which was founded in 1989, features a dozen kinds of hot dogs, other delicious foods, and tons of fun for up to 30,000 people seeking the best hot dog in New England. Attendance: 30,000.
May 14, 2011 3rd Annual BrewFest at Mount Hope
Mount Hope, Pennsylvania
Join us for a day of music, food and all that is ale at the BrewFest!
May 14, 2011 A Toast To Tennessee Wine Festival
Nashville Shores, Tennessee
Celebrate all things Tennessee at A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival. With award winning Tennessee wineries offering samplings of their finest wines, this festival continues to be one of the area’s most anticipated events! More than just a showcase for great wine, this event offers live music, gourmet food, free wine & food seminars, fine artisans, and complimentary lake cruises.
May 14, 2011 Virginia Beer Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
A festival of foamy fun! Raise a glass, a stein, a frosty mug to the fine art of beermaking in this popular annual celebration that features live music, food, and of course, great beers from Europe and America, direct from the brewers who proudly produce the best in the world.
May 14, 2011 16th Annual Galt Strawberry Festival
Galt, California
Join us for Fun, Food, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, a Car and Bike show, BMX Stunt Show, Miss & Mr Strawberry Pageant, and a Dog Show!
May 14, 2011 Lake Norman Wine & Food Festival
Cornelius, North Carolina
Taste over 60 different wines from a dozen wineries and sample some of the region’s best food, while helping support three deserving charities. Includes wine lectures and cooking demonstrations.
May 14-15, 2011 Spring Wine Trail Adventure
Madera, California
Sample a wide variety of local wines from the winemakers themselves and their well-educated staff. We will also have indulgent food pairings, local art and live music.
May 14-15, 2011 Sequoia Foodie Fest 2011
Exeter, California
The Sequoia Foodie Fest promotes the diversity of California’s agricultural commodities. Local celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and contests, Iron Chef competitions. Life-sized citrus sculptures, Farmers Market, food samples, live music, kids entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Sequoias.
May 14-15, 2011 Warrenton Wine and Arts Festival
Warrenton, Virginia
Spend a day in Historic Old Town Warrenton enjoying Virginia’s best wineries, artists, vendors and shopping for that special treasure.
May 14-15, 2011 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival
Zellwood, Florida
Celebrating our 37th year of Sweet Zellwood Corn Eating with fun-filled outdoor festivities and music.
May 14-15, 2011 Wahiawa Pineapple Festival
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Along with the sweet and delicious taste of Hawaiian pineapple, day-long activities include a parade, trolley rides, a film festival, stage performances, crafters, and five “villages” or displays highlighting the local cultures, including Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, Okinawan and early farming families.
May 14-15, 2011 17th Annual Kentucky Gourd Art Show
Taylorsville, Kentucky
The Annual Gourd Art Show in May, features an exhibition competition of dried and crafted gourds, crafting supplies and books, and gourd crafting workshops and classes.
May 14-15, 2011 9th Avenue International Food Festival
New York, New York
Since 1973. From 37th Street to 57th Street, Ninth Avenue closes to cars and the festival takes over. It’s unique and amazing, celebrating the joys of ethnicity through food, entertainment and every kind of street fair stall. Most street fairs in New York all look the same but this one stands out. The food is the big draw, but the festival is a fabulous expression of the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood – teeming with ethnic food shops and fine restaurants and offering an eclectic global smorgasbord of national and regional foods. Attendance: 1 million.
May 14-15, 2011 30th Annual Blue Crab Festival
Little River, South Carolina
Blue skies, blue water & blue crabs. This is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast. Attendance: 50,000.
May 14-15, 2011 Seattle Cheese Festival
Seattle, Washington
The Seattle Cheese Festival is an annual destination artisanal cheese festival for the general public and the foodservice industry to taste, celebrate and better understand artisanal cheese made locally and around the world. Wine Garden, Grilled Cheese Contest, Chef Demos, Seminars, & Fresh Mozzarella Making Demo.
May 14-15, 2011 29th Annual Morel Mushroom Fesitval
Muscoda, Wisconsin
Awesome show with Morel Mushroom Theme – tons of different food vendors with Morel Mushroom theme stuff to try – huge craft show – Firewords Saturday night – Parade on Sunday – Wonderful Family Fun Event – See Website for tons more activities.
May 14-15, 2011 Ka’u Coffee Festival
Pahala, Hawaii
The Festival kicks off with an all-day celebration on the grounds of the Pahala Community Center, with a Ka’u Coffee tasting presentation, a Ka’u Coffee recipe contest, farm tours, music, hula and many booths offering local food, coffee and crafts. On Sunday, May 15, enjoy more farm tours and coffee industry education. Entrance to the festival is free.
May 14-15, 2011 Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
Kent Island, Maryland
In addition to the opportunity to sample wines from 20 Maryland wineries, the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival offers a little something for everyone. Stroll along vendor row and see everything from fine jewelry and art to wood turning to photography! For the young, or the young-at-heart, take a trip down the dual-accelerator slide, have your caricature done or enjoy an ice cream cone. A variety of fine food vendors will please any palate! Listen to the sounds of great musicians and spend a wonderful afternoon.
May 14-16, 2011 6th Annual Paradise Chocolate Festival
Paradise, California
Experience a chocolate paradise on the Paradise/Magalia ridge in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and overlooking the Sacramento Valley. Chocolate Queen pageant, Chocolate Chase fun run, Chocolate Cuisine Challenge and more. A benefit for non-profit youth organizations on the ridge.
May 15, 2011 Jewish Food & Cultural Festival
Valencia, California
A family fun day filled with Jewish food and culture! Come join us for brisket, rugelach, corned beef, black and white cookies, knishes, challah, falafel, and more. Live Jewish entertainment such as Israeli dancing, singing, Krav Maga, and arts and crafts.
May 15, 2011 23rd Vintage Bouquet Charity Wine Auction
Beverly Hills, California
A mecca for food and wine lovers seeking mouthwatering fare – hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers. Features unlimited tastings from some of the state’s top wineries and LA’s leading restaurants, live musical entertainment, as well as li
May 15, 2011 Bear Creek Wine Festival
Macungie, Pennsylvania
Guests will enjoy wine samples at the base of the mountain, live music and seminars. Each guest will receive a commemorative wine tasting glass.
May 15, 2011 3rd Annual Jewish Food Festival
Santa Clarita, California
This is a fun filled family day from 11:00am-4:00pm. Events include live Jewish music and dancing, traditional Jewish food, shopping, special area just for children. Admission price is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are FREE. 2 for 1 paid adult admission with a non-perishable donation to Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry.
May 15, 2011 16th Annual Big Batch Brew Bash
Houston, Texas
Kuykendahl Gran Brewers. The Big Batch Brew Bash is the KGB’s signature homebrew competition. Begun in 1996, it has grown into the largest single-style homebrew competition in the history of humankind. Impressive, but don’t ask for documentation or a certificate from the world record folks at Guinness. It is also noted for being sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association and free to enter.
May 15, 2011 Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival
Whitetop, Virginia
Always held on the third Sunday in May, the Ramp Festival features traditional mountain music played by local musicians, crafts, games, dancing, a RAMP EATING CONTEST and a BBQ chicken meal served with a side of (what else?) ramps!
May 15, 2011 5th Annual Seaport Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Kick of the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, family actvites, demonstrations, boat rides.
May 15-21, 2011 Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival 2011
Portland, Tennessee
The 70th annual event includes a parade, carnival, golf scramble, concerts, pageant and more.
May 16-17, 2011 22nd Annual TIA Convention & Trade Exposition 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tortilla Industry Association Annual Convention & Trade Expo.
May 16-22, 2011 American Craft Beer Week 2011
Nationwide
This is a national celebration with events nationally at breweries, bars, and retailers. It’s the nation’s largest beer week dedicated to craft brewers and the culture of craft beer.
May 17-18, 2011 5th Annual Food Technology Innovation and Safety Forum
Chicago, Illinois
This year’s agenda examines all the latest strategic and operational needs of all Food Innovators, Processors, NPD thought specialists and Manufacturers.
May 18, 2011 NuPath’s A Taste of Spring
Woburn, Massachusetts
An evening of delicious tastings by 25 food purveyors, a silent auction, raffles, and door prizes. All proceeds benefit programs for 350 adults with developmental disabilities.
May 18-22, 2011 69th Annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival
Buckhannon, West Virginia
The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment, with educational and cultural events for everyone.
May 18-22, 2011 15th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Over the past 134 years the Nantucket Wine Festival has blossomed into one of the nation’s most celebrated wine and food events
May 19, 2011 8th Annual Colorado Corks and Cuisine
Denver, Colorado
Featuring Colorado Wineries from right here in Denver to the Western Slope! Bring your appetite, because Denver’s finest caterers will be showing off their talent. New to the event this year will be local artisans – you’ll be able to peruse and purchase amazing photography, paintings, and jewelry!
May 19, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Hartford, Connecticut
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 19, 2011 Annual Brandon Business Expo & Taste of Brandon
Florida State Fair Grounds, Florida
Attendees will get to see more than 200 exhibitors plus receive FREE samples from “Taste of Brandon” participants including: Chick-fil A, Smokey Bones, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Mimi’s Cafe…….and more! Registration is available now & open to all types of business!
May 19, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Las Vegas, Nevada
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 19-20, 2011 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2011
Atlanta, Georgia
The nation’s first luxury festival dedicated to celebrating the rich food and beverage traditions of the South. Carefully-designed seminars, demonstrations and tasting experiences, representing the region. The goal is to unite the region’s barbecue pit masters, award-winning chefs and mixologists, master sommeliers, fry cooks and local growers in the spirit of giving festival guests the opportunity to sip, savor and learn about the best of Southern flavors.
May 19-21, 2011 30th Annual Taste of Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Celebrate the Taste of Glen Ellyn. Featuring musical entertainment ·great food ·business expo ·craft festival.
May 19-21, 2011 Hawai’i Wine & Food
Honolulu, Hawaii
Enjoy fine cuisine, wine, spirits, and entertainment. Events include Grand Tasting & Fashion Show, Wine & Food Pairings, and Beachside Barbeque and Fashion Show.
May 20, 2011 Big Brews and Blues
Dayton, Ohio
Our 2nd Annual All Draught Beer Tasting. An evening of craft beer, good food & live blues music. Offering a unique selection of draught craft beer for sampling and full tasting with an array of local blues bands live on stage with tasty local cuisine offered for your enjoyment.
May 20, 2011 Sippin’ in Sear Sucker
New Orleans, Louisiana
This popular event is back in sartorial style! It’s an evening of Southern art, cocktails, food, music and a raffle- to benefit the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Don your best seersucker ensemble–contest for the best outfit.
May 20, 2011 Justus Fire Company: Wine Tasting Spring Fundraiser
Scott Township, Pennsylvania
Please Support the Volunteer Men & Women who Protect Our Communities.
May 20-21, 2011 Mike The Headless Chicken Festival
Fruita, Colorado
Read about Mike the headless chicken who lived 18 months without a head! Chicken Dance Contest, Chicken Recipe Contest, Food and Craft Vendors, More Chicken, the 5k ‘Run Like a Headless Chicken’, Chicken Games, Historic Tours, Eating Contests, Mike’s Market and more.
May 20-21, 2011 World Expo of Beer 2011
Frankenmuth, Michigan
The expo, brought to you every year by the Jaycees, is Michigan’s Largest Beer Sampling event, with over 250 different beers available.
May 20-21, 2011 Funtier Days & World Championship Bison Cook-Off
Santa Anna, Texas
Sample the meat of the Old West at this cook-off sanctioned by the Texas Bison Association and the Lone Star Barbecue Society, plus arts & crafts, homemade pies and ice creams, volleyball, horseshoes and more.
May 20-21, 2011 28th Annual Crawfish Festival
Dermott, Arkansas
One of Arkansas’ most successful festivals, the award winning Dermott Crawfish Festival, a food and music festival, is sponsored by the Dermott Chamber of Commerce. Don’t miss the live music, crawfish dinners, official crawfish t-shirts, arts, crafts & food vendors and free train and fire truck rides for the children on Saturday.
May 20-21, 2011 Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off
Magnolia, Arkansas
23rd Annual Magnolia Blossom Festival and 22nd Annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off. This will also be the 61st Anniversary of the Sidewalk Art Show. This year’s festival is sure to be grand as there are several new events being planned along with some fantastic music acts.
May 20-21, 2011 24th Annual BBQ Cook-Off Festival
Columbia, South Carolina
BBQ, music, kids’ activities, and Save the Pigs Party. Benefits the Carolina Children’s Home.
May 20-21, 2011 Dairy Goat Festival & Parade
Spindale, North Carolina
Plenty of games, music, good food, goat art and vendors. Try some goat’s milk ice cream and many delicious goats’ milk and goat cheese dishes. Enter your dairy goats in the ADGA sanctioned show. Attendance: 5,000.
May 20-21, 2011 28th Annual Rhubarb Festival
Intercourse, Pennsylvania
See the fastest rhubarb cars in our world-famous rhubarb derby. ‘Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County´ Baking Contest. Dance down Pepper Lane to our Rhubarb Stroll. Rhubarb dips, sauces, pies and delectable rhubarb drinks. Always 3rd Fri & Sat in May.
May 20-22, 2011 37th Annual International Festival
Dayton, Ohio
A celebration of diversity that showcases the food, dancing, music, costumes, and cultural exhibits representing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley.
May 20-22, 2011 38th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Pasadena, Texas
Strawberries, famous for their size and sweetness, were the first big business in Pasadena, Texas. These strawberries not only brought premium prices, but also earned Pasadena the coveted title “Strawberry Capital of the South.” Fundraising event for local groups, scholarships, libraries, preservation, etc. Attendance: 45,000.
May 20-22, 2011 International Greek Food Festival
Little Rock, Arkansas
Medley of Greek and Middle Eastern cuisines. Indoor Old World Market offers exceptional imports, artwork, pastries and coffee bar. Live entertainment.
May 20-22, 2011 14th annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
Philo, California
Taste Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from 40 wineries while enjoying gourmet small bites and music; technical conference on Friday (includes lunch); casual BBQ and dine with the winemakers on Saturday; on Sunday visit the wineries during their open houses for special tastings, seminars, food pairings, and more.
May 20-22, 2011 Cooking for Solutions
Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
Celebrate Sustainability. Join us for our tenth Cooking for Solutions celebration—the culinary event of the year with great chefs, gourmet cuisine and fine wines. It’s an elegant way to discover how your food choices protect the health of the soil, water and ocean wildlife. Events include the signature gala celebration, as well as food and wine adventures, cooking demonstrations and a seafood challenge.
May 20-22, 2011 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival
Paso Robles, California
Paso Robles Wine Festival is the marquee tasting event held along California’s Central Coast. Always the third weekend in May. The delicious wine of Paso Robles is complemented by local epicurean delights, featured throughout the weekend. Wine Festival is complete with winemaker dinners, live music and open house festivities at area wineries throughout Paso Robles Wine Country.
May 20-22, 2011 Annual Taste Addison
Addison, Texas
North Texas’ most eagerly anticipated annual festival, with some of the world’s best bands and fantastic foods.
May 20-22, 2011 A Taste of Pinellas
St. Petersburg, Florida
Join us on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg for taste sensations from the Tampa Bay area’s best restaurants, great live music, games, crafts, and more! It’s sure to be a good time and it supports a great cause — the exceptional care that All Children’s hospital provides for children in need. Come down and join the fun!
May 21, 2011 Minnesota Soybean Festival
Farmington, Minnesota
Celebrating the endless green possibilities of the versatile soybean. As the nations’s 3rd largest soybean producing state, we know how to create our own homegrown fun for the entire family. Expos, Markets, Music, Parade, Tractor Rides, and more!
May 21, 2011 Taste of Sautee
Sautee, Georgia
Join us for wine-tasting, fine art, fantastic food and music all day.
May 21, 2011 Kentucky Herb Festival
Frankfort, Kentucky
The 19th annual festival will have vendors from all over the state selling a wide variety of herbal crafts, products, foods, and plants and will include demonstrations, exhibits and entertainment.
May 21, 2011 Piney Wood Wine Trail Festival
Mount Vernon, Texas
Fourteen wineries in East Texas hosting a wine tasting and festival. Downtown Historical Mount Vernon.
May 21, 2011 East Atlanta Beer Fest
Atlanta, Georgia
Our 8th annual East Atlanta Beer Festival will take place in shady Brownwood Park, and will feature over 170 craft beers, good grub, and rockin’ local music.
May 21, 2011 North Carolina Potato Festival
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
A fun-filled, family festival that celebrates one of Northeast North Carolina’s largest crops – Potatoes! National Potato Peeling Contest, “Anything But Fried” Restaurant Challenge, Rides, Food, Arts & Crafts, Car Show and Much more.
May 21, 2011 27th Annual Poke Salat Festival
Arab, Alabama
Named for the wild Pokeweed and the German word for “salad”, the festival will offer an amateur BBQ cook-off, crafts, and two stages of entertainment. voaih
May 21, 2011 12th Annual West Coast Brew Fest
Sacramento, California
Celebration of the West Coast heritage of the microbrew revolution. Featuring Tokenless (read unlimited) Microbrew Tasting of over 120 different beers from over 60 breweries, Live Music and Great Food. WCBF holds a BCJP-sanctioned Commercial Craft Competition two weeks prior to the event and winning breweries will be displaying their award-winning brews at the festival. Proceeds benefit the Make A Difference Project. Atendance: 3,000.
May 21, 2011 Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine Festival
San Francisco, California
Enjoy live music, wine seminars and chef demonstrations at this free event. Tickets must be purchased to participate in wine tasting. Proceeds benefit Save the Bay.
May 21, 2011 Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival
Santa Rosa, California
The 117th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival. The Parade’s theme this year is “Rose Town Hoedown” paying tribute to the Old West. After the parade, the 2011 event will include the “Stark Reality Battle of the High School Chefs” in Courthouse Square.
May 21, 2011 Field to the Fork
Temecula, California
Enjoy food from some of the region’s finest chefs. Treat yourself to wine and beer tastings. Learn about farming, viticulture, gardening, water conservation and more!
May 21, 2011 Fiesta Asia
Washington, DC
Fiesta Asia Street Fair happenings include outdoor craft exhibits, live performances, food and open market vendors, interactive displays, martial arts demonstration, talent show, cooking demo, flash mob dancing and many more!
May 21, 2011 66th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival
Newberry, Florida
Since 1946. Some of the favorite festival activities started many years ago and still continue today. These activities include contests for watermelon eating, seed spitting, hog calling, pie/cake baking, and of course the ‘Big Melon.´
May 21, 2011 22nd Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off
Toms River, New Jersey
Family fun, mouth watering vittles, contests, chili & salsa tasting, live music and much more! Competition open to “Cooks” from across the country!
May 21, 2011 Taste of Tribeca
New York, New York
A World Class Culinary Festival benefiting Arts and Enrichment at PS 150 and PS 234.
May 21, 2011 10th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
Elkin, North Carolina
Open to the public, including families with children. Craft vendor displays and music will take place adjacent to the wine tasting area. There will be a roving Bacchus and activities for the youngsters.
May 21, 2011 29th Annual Oregon Homebrew Festival
Albany, Oregon
This is an AHA and BJCP sanctioned competition, and a qualifying event for the Masters Championship of Amateur Brewing (MCAB). Recognized BJCP Beer, Mead, and Cider Styles. Join us on Saturday afternoon for a gigantic raffle, homebrew information, and more!
May 21, 2011 9th Annual Taste Of Klamath
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Ross Ragland Theater. Eat, drink and be merry while enjoying “the sights, sounds and tastes of The Basin”. Fabulous food, delightful drinks, great weather, high spirits – one of the largest “see and be seen” occasions of the season. Tickets are $25.00 by advance purchase only. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 541.884.LIVE or visit the website at the provided link. For more information contact Jan Kelley at 541.850.5543.
May 21, 2011 4th Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival
Montrose, Pennsylvania
Taste and purchase Pennsylvania wines and gourmet chocolates at their best. Lots of great music, arts and crafts, wine & chocolate recipe demonstrations, home wine making demonstrations and food & chocolate candy samplings that make a perfect backdrop for wine, wine, wine!
May 21, 2011 Haba-Jala Pepper Fest
Leesport, Pennsylvania
This event may have been CANCELLED, although it is still listed on the Leesport Farmers Market website as of April 27, 2011.
May 21, 2011 Strawberry Festival
Slater, South Carolina
Strawberries are the pick of the crop at this festival with a pancake breakfast, music, food, arts & crafts.
May 21, 2011 Annual Texas Steak Cookoff
Hico, Texas
Of course Texans cook the best steaks, but who cooks…The Best Steak in Texas?
May 21, 2011 25th Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival
Front Royal, Virginia
Enjoy tastings from Virginia wineries. Hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, jewelry, pottery and ceramics. A variety of festival food, including the famous funnel cake, fresh roasted nuts, crab cake sandwiches, steak-n-cheese, seafood, or step inside to one of our many restaurants located at the event site. Entertainment. Kids rides, games and face painting.
May 21, 2011 Lone Star Chili Cook-off
New York, New York
The Lone Star Chili Cook-off is the largest annual fundraiser for both the New York Texas Exes and the New York Texas A&M Club. For both groups, the event serves as the primary contributor to each chapter’s scholarship fund, accounting for the majority of dollars awarded to students each year. An action-packed afternoon of delicious chili-tasting, prize giveaways, and complimentary cocktails, all from the rooftop of one of Manhattan’s most breathtaking venues.
May 21, 2011 EGGfest – Smokin’ It So Cal Style
Upland, California
An event dedicated to the world’s greatest smoker and grill, the Big Green Egg. Cooks come from all over to showcase their talents. There are demo Eggs available for people who wish to take an Egg for a test run.
May 21-22, 2011 Wine Festival at the Plains: Spring Encore
The Plains, Virginia
Tasting Rooms from every corner of the Commonwealth come together for this grand celebration of the harvest. Enjoy fine art, fancy food, culinary seminars and the wines that rarely make it out of tasting rooms as select Virginia wineries showcase over 250 award-winning artisan wines produced in Virginia, “America’s most promising, emerging wine region”.
May 21-22, 2011 Fire & Ice Wine & Music Festival
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Some of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries will have their wines available for tasting and purchase. Craft and food vendors will be present also. This event is sponsored by a volunteer fire company as a fund raiser to offset operational costs. Musical entertainment is scheduled for both days. Reduced cost for designated drivers with free N/A drinks.
May 21-22, 2011 Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival
York, Pennsylvania
A fundraising event hosted by Sons of the American Legion post 403 in Glen Rock. Sample great wines from wineries from across Pennsylvania, together with an ever growing assortment of live music, fresh food and unique vendors. Bring a chair, or blanket and stay for the day. Bonus concert Sat. 6:30-9pm free to all who are already there.
May 21-22, 2011 Café Biz 2011
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The cafe industry’s premier annual exhibition and cafe specific trade event. See over 100 cafe related products and services. See Australian and world champion baristas on centre stage. Free education seminars. Taste, test and purchase new products. Experience new and innovative cafe ideas.
May 21-22, 2011 52nd Artichoke Festival
Castroville, California
Thistle Be Fun! Agro Art Competition, Parade, Live Music, Children’s Activities. Artichokes fried, sauteed, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh and creamed in soup. Cooking Demos, Wine Tasting, Farmer’s Market, Arts & Crafts, Field Tours to the artichoke patch.
May 21-22, 2011 California Strawberry Festival
Oxnard, California
28th Annual. Ranked among the top Festivals in the nation, the weekend celebration annually the 3rd weekend in May offers a spectacle of strawberry fun for everyone. Award-winning attractions, interactive exhibits, gooey contests, the hottest names in entertainment, the largest collection of Fine Arts & Crafts with 200+ booths, and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations, Strawberryland For Kids boasts free rides, puppet shows, and more. See also Strawberry Recipe Contest
May 21-22, 2011 33rd Annual Boogie on the Bayou
Campbell, California
This popular Cajun-inspired celebration draws attendees from all over the Bay Area to enjoy the authentic food, live entertainment, unique arts and crafts and the enormous family fun zone. Attendance: 60,000.
May 21-24, 2011 American Food Fair at NRA
Chicago, Illinois
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Co-located with the NRA Show.
May 21-24, 2011 NRA Show
Chicago, Illinois
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and lodging professionals in the Western Hemisphere. NRA Show 2011 will showcase more new products and services than any other industry event. Attendance: 50,000.
May 21-29, 2011 Bromont Chocolate Festival
Bromont, Quebec, Canada
Week-ends only. Celebrate the Fête du chocolat (chocolate festival), in Bromont, home of the Chocolate Museum. Unique in Québec, the Bromont Chocolate Fest is where chocolate in all its forms is celebrated. Set in the heritage sector of Bromont, the Fest is a-one-of-a-kind event, offering the general public tastings and cultural activities. (also: www.feteduchocolat.ca/)
May 22, 2011 Flavors of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Flavors of Los Angeles spotlights premier local restaurants and chefs to create a high-end, exclusive, gourmet experience. We are proud these renowned chefs are working with the American Liver Foundation in our fight to promote awareness and raise money to promote liver health, disease prevention, education and research.
May 22, 2011 6th Annual Taste of Durham Festival
Durham, North Carolina
A celebration of food, music, entertainment and arts with an international twist. Restaurant food sampling and demonstrations, wine tasting pavilion,and beer tasting garden.
May 22, 2011 Fleurs et Vin
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton’s Premier Wine and Gourmet Food Festival! Featuring 300+ wines to taste and 25 of Dayton’s finest independent restaurants serving up samples. Live entertainment, a beer garden and silent and live auctions as well. All proceeds beneift AIDS Resource Center Ohio and Culture Works.
May 22, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Laguna Beach, California
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 22, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
Toledo, Ohio
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 22, 2011 24th Annual Taste of Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
This exciting and well anticipated event transforms the Ballston area into a lively street festival complete with local entertainment, children’s activities and food from over 40 area restaurants.
May 23, 2011 Food Festival of the Americas
Washington, DC
This annual event, held in the gardens of the headquarters of the Organization of American States, is an opportunity to experience a diversity of foods, music and dance offered by the countries of the hemisphere.
May 23, 2011 Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation
New York, New York
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists — all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 24-26, 2011 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Chicago, Illinois
All Candy Expo is now Sweets & Snacks Expo. And more than just a new name, it’s the largest venue in the Americas to see New Products and New Trends, in New Categories, with New Merchandising concepts, from New Exhibitors, plus Invaluable Education and Industry Research… All in one place! The largest confectionery, cookie and snack show in the Americas.
May 24-28, 2011 20th Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
New Orleans, Louisiana
The five-day bacchanalia features dozens of local chefs, many of whom are nationally known, and aims to place a spotlight on the region’s many indigenous ingredients. Thousands of wines and champagnes from over 175 wineries will be paired with food from more than 75 restaurants at various events throughout the extravaganza.
May 25, 2011 10th Annual Hands Around the Table TasteFest
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sponsored by St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital. Featuring 25 area food and beverage establishments, entertainment and health fair.
May 25-30, 2011 79th Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival 2011
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada
A springtime celebration of our traditions and agricultural heritage. The aim is to promote the best family event for all Valley communities and visitors making it the leading festival in Atlantic Canada. The second longest consecutive running festival in Canada. Attendance: 150,000.
May 26-29, 2011 Jambalaya Festival
Gonzales, Louisiana
World Champion Jambalaya cooking contest, swamp pop music, and much more, held the Jambalaya Capital of the World.
May 26-29, 2011 28th Annual Mudbug Madness
Shreveport, Louisiana
One of Louisiana”s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, with Crawfish Boil, Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Mudbug Madness draws as many as 56,000 people in one day.
May 26-30, 2011 Moonshine Festival
New Straitsville, Ohio
Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, events include a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies, carnival rides and games, flea market, talent show, parades, cruise-in and free entertainment including Grand Ole Opry Show.
May 26-30, 2011 Kodiak Crab Festival
Kodiak, Alaska
Ask any Kodiakan what the best five days in May are and they’ll smile and say “Crab Fest, of course!”
May 27-29, 2011 Feast of the Flowering Moon
Chillicothe, Ohio
Started in 1984, the festival is held on Memorial Day Weekend and features Native American music, dancing, food, traders and exhibits, a mountain men encampment, arts & crafts with over 80 vendors and commercial exhibits. Continuous entertainment on main stage, games and contests for all. Attendance: 85,000.
May 27-29, 2011 OPA! Big “Fat” Greek Festival
Flemington, New Jersey
‘A Taste of Greece in Hunterdon County, NJ’ Enjoy Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts; Greek wines and beer; Greek music, folk dancing performances; Children’s Activities; Vendors: Hand-Crafted items and Imported Greek specialties, Wine Tasting, Cooking Demonstrations, Art Exhibit, Door Prizes, Dance Contests, and more! Open to the Public, Free Admission & Parking.
May 27-29, 2011 Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
Louisiana styled music & food. Crawfish, jambalaya, boudin plus red beans and of course some Texas favorites too. Live Music. Annual gumbo cook-off – come vote for your favorite team! Washer pitching on Saturday, arts and crafts, fun children’s area with jumping castles, face painting, and rockwall.
May 27-30, 2011 Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival
Port Clinton, Ohio
The 31st annual festival will be held at picturesque Waterworks Park on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie in Port Clinton with an array of free live concerts, kids fishing derby, grand parade, educational programs and activities, carnival rides, and food vendors.
May 27-30, 2011 Blue Crab Festival
Palatka, Florida
Mark your calendars and join us for the award-winning 23rd Annual Festival–as always, on Memorial Day Weekend. Arts & crafts, beauty pageant, seafood cookoff, and entertainment.
May 27-30, 2011 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Garden Grove, California
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival celebrates its 51st year, making it not only one of the largest community festivals in the western US, but also one of the oldest.
May 27-30, 2011 Annual St. Louis Rib America Festival
St. Louis, Missouri
A 2011 Rib America Festival Featuring Award Winning BBQ Teams, Live National, Regional Entertainment and More!
May 27-30, 2011 Worlds Largest Brat Fest
Madison, Wisconsin
This will be the 29th year of Brat Fest and we hope to surpass the amount of brats we sold last year, 209,376! Brat Fest is a fun weekend that everyone in Wisconsin looks forward to every year. Money that is raised over the weekend benefits over 90 local charities.
May 28, 2011 Cornbread Festival
Monticello, Kentucky
Sponsored by the Monticello Women’s Club, this event will be held at Historic Mill Springs Park, offering mill tours throughout the day and a grinding exhibition at 2 pm. There will be various arts and craft vendors and a lunch of cornbread hoecakes, pinto beans, drinks and desserts.
May 28, 2011 Maryland Brewers SpringFest
Frederick, Maryland
Come enjoy over 80 beers, great food, live music and unique shopping at the 2011 Maryland Brewers Springfest.
May 28, 2011 25th Annual California Festival of Beers & Golf Tournament
Avila Beach, California
Over 50 brewers and over 100 of their finest microbrewed creations.
May 28, 2011 Crane Creek Vineyard”s Annual Spring Festival
Young Harris, Georgia
Local artists will be featuring their work and we will be serving lunch and having wine tastings. Bring the whole family and let the kids enjoy the Kiddie Craft Tent and take their chance trying to catch a fish from the pond!
May 28, 2011 Terroir Wine Celebration
Picton, Ontario, Canada
Come celebrate the wonderful wines of Prince Edward County. Prince Edward County Wine Growers Association Spring Wine Celebration.
May 28, 2011 Ardmore Police Reserves 1st Annual Blue Line Bar-b-q Cook-off
Ardmore, Alabama No Website. This event not verified.
Cook-off catagories ribs, chicken,butt, chili, peoples choice and nicest rig . Bike show and a full concert featuring Bo Steele that night . Gates open @ 9a.m. . Kids Space and playground and lots of vendors . any teams interested in cooking contact ardmorepolicereserves@yahoo.com
May 28-29, 2011 ShrimpFest 2011
Brinnon, Washington
Celebrating Hood Canal Spot Shrimp and other local seafood. Craft & food booths, exhibits, live music, kids’ activities and so much more. The tides are usually low enough during this weekend for easy harvest of clams and oysters on the public beaches near the festival.
May 28-29, 2011 Blues & Wine Festival
Richwood, New Jersey
May 28-29, 2011 Hot Dog Showdown featuring Burgers. Brats & Beer
Oceanport, New Jersey
The Festival will feature the best hot dog and burger spots from across the state – including the Munchmobile’s top wieners – battling it out to be New Jersey’s Top Dog, along with exciting live entertainment, crafters and plenty of fun activities for the kids.
May 28-29, 2011 Taste of Cincinnati USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati. Started in 1979, it is now the nation’s longest running culinary arts festival, featuring more than 40 fine restaurants serving up delicious and delectable menu items. Menu items are previewed and judged for prestigious Best of Taste Awards. This is also a music festival, with continuous live entertainment featuring local and national recording stars performing on multiple stages throughout the event. Attendance: 500,000.
May 28-29, 2011 15th Annual Festival of Wine & Food
Rockport, Texas
Presented by the Texas Maritime Museum. You’ll have a great time with wine, beer, food, music, vendors, and of course, the Coast!
May 28-29, 2011 28th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Not only does the Festival have all the strawberries you can eat offered in over 50 different ways, activities include a pie eating contest, strawberry bake-off, continuous entertainment, a parade, large carnival, livestock show and sale, military display, pig races, youth art show, and arts & craft booths. Attendance: 120,000.
May 28-29, 2011 28th Annual Strawberry Festival
Arroyo Grande, California
As one of California’s largest festivals, this family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities and entertainment, the Strawberry Stampede, hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, and of course, scrumptious strawberry treats of all kinds.
May 28-30, 2011 Arcadia Broiler Days
Arcadia , Wisconsin
Everyone is invited to attend a variety of events including parades, motorcycle poker run, talent show, horseshoe tournament, tractor pull, entertainment, carnival, softball tournament, and more. While at the festival, enjoy some of the finest locally grown chicken, cooked to perfection on North America’s largest chicken pit.
May 28-30, 2011 Utica Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
Utica, Ohio
Held on the grounds of Energy Cooperative and Velvet Ice Cream Co., the weekend is fun filled and entertaining for the entire family. Over 80 artisans with handcrafted items, pony rides, antique gas engines, sheep herding by border collies, car show, motorcycle show, magic show, parade, ice cream eating contest, daily entertainment and delicious foods.
May 28-30, 2011 Mystic Seaport Lobster Days
Mystic, Connecticut
Lobsters in the rough are served by the Rotary Club of Mystic. Lobster platters are served picnic-style under Mystic Seaport”s open-air Boat Shed where diners can watch boats cruising on the Mystic River and enjoy music of the sea.
May 28-30, 2011 Strawberry Festival
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Held each year during Memorial Day weekend, the festival features beauty pageants, car show, tractor show, motorcycle show, 5k run, arts & crafts, vendors, hot dog eating contest, carnival rides, Native American cooking, gospel singing, quilt show, pet show, strawberry cook-off, parade and more!
May 28-30, 2011 Albuquerque Wine Festival
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Located at the famous Balloon Fiesta grounds, the Albuquerque Wine Festival combines wines from around the state, arts and crafts, food, live music, and educational opportunities.
May 29, 2011 Larkspur Flower & Food Festival
Larkspur, California
An exciting daylong schedule of colorful festivities surrounding the theme of flower related arts & crafts and gourmet food exhibitors. The event will feature the cooking demonstration stage showcasing Larkspur’s renowned Chefs and Restaurants.
May 29, 2011 18th Soft Shell Spring Fair
Crisfield, Maryland
Fresh local seafood, arts & crafts, Waterman´s Hall of Fame Awards, and live entertainment.
May 29, 2011 22nd Annual Chowderfest
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Help us decide who has the best chowda! Up to 10 area Waterville Valley area restaurants will compete, in hopes of winning the coveted prize of the “Golden Clam Award”. Guests get samples of all chowders (plenty enough to fill your belly) and a ballot to vote for their favorite. Also, local NH area microbreweries will be sharing their varieties of summer ales under the Town Square Tent during the entire event
May 30, 2011 8th annual Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival
West Palm Beach, Florida
Do you like Caribbean foods such as Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk fish, Rice and Peas, bammy, Jamaican patties, etc.? Tons of attractions, authentic Caribbean live band performances and so much more!
