Events

August 28 - September 3

Monday August 1, 2011 through Wednesday August 31, 2011

Houston Restaurant Week
11:00am - 9:00pm
Houston, TX
http:/­/­www.houstonrestaurantweek.com/­
Diners will enjoy three or four course (depending on the restaurant) gourmet dinners for $35 per person (not including beverages, tax or gratuity). Participating restaurants pledge to donate $5 from each special dinner sold to the Houston Food Bank. more »

Friday August 26, 2011 through Monday September 5, 2011

Nebraska State Fair
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grand Island, NE
http:/­/­www.statefair.org/­fair/­
Come for fun and food for the annual State Fair!

Wednesday August 31, 2011 through Monday September 5, 2011

Nugget Rib Cook-Off
11:00am - 5:00pm
Sparks, NV
http:/­/­www.nuggetribcookoff.com
The country’s favorite free rib festival is back! Once again transforming the Labor Day holiday on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks into a must-attend culinary, music, craft, and family end-of-summer affair. more »

Thursday September 1, 2011

6th Annual Savor Pittsburgh
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Pittsburgh, PA
http:/­/­www.savorpgh.com/­
Hear the sizzle. Take in the aromas. Experience the flavors. Make a difference. Join us as we celebrate the sixth annual Savor Pittsburgh.

Thursday September 1, 2011 through Monday September 5, 2011

Taste of Beverly Hills
http:/­/­www.thetasteofbeverlyhills.com/­

Friday September 2, 2011 through Monday September 5, 2011

Taste of Colorado
11:30am - 8:00pm
Denver, CO
http:/­/­www.atasteofcolorado.com/­
Delight your taste buds with creations from Colorado's favorite restaurant and food establishments. more »

Friday September 2, 2011 through Monday September 5, 2011

Blueberry Festival
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Plymouth, IN
http:/­/­www.blueberryfestival.org/­
Plan to spend a day at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival, where fun, food and live entertainment will be in no short supply!

Friday September 2, 2011 through Sunday September 4, 2011

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
12:30pm - 6:30am
Sonoma, CA
http:/­/­www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com/­
An epicurean event unlike any other, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend combines the elegance, sophistication, and style of Taste of Sonoma, with the festivity, frivolity and fundraising of the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction for three unforgettable days of celebration. more »

Saturday September 3, 2011 through Sunday September 4, 2011

National Buffalo Wing Festival
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Buffalo, NY
http:/­/­www.buffalowing.com/­
This nationally recognized festival honors one of America's most popular foods: the Buffalo Wing. Come see what the buzz is all about! more »

Saturday September 3, 2011 through Sunday September 4, 2011

Taste of Madison
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Madison, WI
http:/­/­www.tasteofmadison.com
Held each year over Labor Day weekend, Taste of Madison showcases more than 75 local restaurants, 20 beverage stands and three entertainment stages. more »

Saturday September 3, 2011

Fried Green Tomato Festival
11:00am - 11:00pm
Beech Island, SC
http:/­/­www.ironhorse-barandgrill.net/­
Bring your appetites and your lawn chairs to the 15th annual Fried Green Tomato Festival supporting the Make a Wish Foundation.

Saturday September 3, 2011 through Sunday September 4, 2011

The Annual Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival
10:00am - 5:00pm
Bennington, VT
http:/­/­www.lovegarlic.com/­
Join garlic-lovers from throughout New England as they come to sample food and crafts from 50 different vendors all made from -you guessed it- garlic and herbs!

Saturday September 3, 2011 through Sunday September 4, 2011

Hatch Valley Chile Festival
9:30am - 6:00pm
Hatch, NM
http:/­/­www.hatchchilefest.com/­
The 40th annual festival will include music, a parade, chile eating contests, fine art show, and rope and bullwhip show. more »

Saturday September 3, 2011 through Monday September 5, 2011

Harvest Wine Festival
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Las Cruces, NM
http:/­/­www.wineharvestfestival.com/­
Join us in celebrating New Mexico's grape harvest with daily grape stompings, free wine tastings, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, children's activities, hourly wine seminars and a great relaxed atmosphere!