Events

September 11 - September 17

Friday September 9, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

New Orleans Seafood Festival
4:00pm - 11:00pm
New Orleans, LA
The 5th Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival will be a celebration of our culture, history, and amazing cuisine! more »

Friday September 9, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hampton Beach, NH
60 of the seacoast's top restaurants serving our world famous New England seafood. Arts & crafts, continuous entertainment, chef demonstrations, lobster roll eating contest, kiddie land, skydiving and fireworks.

Friday September 9, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Norwalk Seaport Association's Oyster Festival
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Norwalk, CT
Tall ships, oyster pavillion with history & tastings, shucking & slurping contests, entertainment, solar Grand Prix, CT state BBQ championship and much more!

Friday September 9, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Mushroom Festival
7:00am
Kennet Square, PA
Celebrate the mushroom as well as the beauty, history and excitement of Southern Chester County with farm tours, culinary demonstrations, children"s rides and a variety of entertainment.

Friday September 9, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Summit Wine and Food Festival
7:00pm - 12:30pm
Summit, NJ
The 2011 Summit Wine and Food Festival in Summit, NJ, features Food Network & Bravo celebrity chefs, Sommeliers, top winemakers and wineries in one of the best festivals of its kind. Come join us for a gathering that represents the summit of the epicurean arts in America.

Friday September 9, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Time Warner Cable BBQ and Blues
11:30am - 9:00pm
Charlotte, NC
Approximately 80 teams compete for over $20,000 in prizes and supreme bragging rights. Teams decorate their areas with elaborate decoration, pig trophies added to their booths, and as one can imagine, clever and creative team names. more »

Saturday September 10, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
12:00pm - 5:00pm
San Francisco, CA
Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate inspired family activities. more »

Saturday September 10, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

I Like it Hot Festival & BBQ
10:00am - 4:00pm
Largo, FL
Sample and purchase hot and fiery foods and sauces along with a large variety of hot pepper plants. Participate in teh pepper eating contest, amateur hot sauce or salsa competitions.

Saturday September 10, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Hudson Valley Wine and Food
11:00am - 6:00pm
Rhinebeck, NY
The Fest features hundreds of wines from all over New York and the world, more than 100 gourmet specialty food, fine art, & lifestyle vendors, food sampling from some of the region’s best restaurants and live entertainment. Visitors can learn about wine and food from our many Cooking demonstrations and Food & Wine seminars throughout the weekend and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet and speak to the wine makers from some of New York’s best wineries.

Saturday September 10, 2011 through Sunday September 11, 2011

Biloxi Food Festival
10:00am - 6:00pm
Biloxi, LA
For over 27 years the Biloxi Seafood Festival has been held as a celebration of Biloxi's rich culture, heritage, and connection to the seafood industry. The two-day festival features continuous live entertainment, an array of seafood, Sunday's Gumbo Contest, arts & craft booths, and children's activities

Sunday September 11, 2011

Wicked Wine and Brew Fest
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Litchfield, NH
Wicked Wine and Brew Fest is a unique tasting event featuring New Hampshire and New England wineries and breweries. Local musicians, artisans, and vendors will also be on hand to celebrate the beautiful fall day. more »

Sunday September 11, 2011

Cambridge Carnival International
12:00pm - 6:30pm
Cambridge, MA
Come watch a parade of ethnic costumes as people who come from all over the world march from Central Square into Kendall Square for the rest of the festivities. Great food and live music make it a days worth of fun! more »

Tuesday September 13, 2011 through Sunday September 18, 2011

Kentucky Bourbon Festival
10:00am - 5:00pm
Bardstown, KY
Since 1776, the people of Bardstown, Kentucky have been making Bourbon. Their dedication to the fine art of distilling eventually gave Bardstown the title of Bourbon Capital of the World. Come celebrate this passion and history at The Kentucky Bourbon Festival. more »

Thursday September 15, 2011 through Sunday September 25, 2011

Feast of San Gennaro
2:00pm - 9:30am
New York, NY
Come partake in a piece of Italian American culture, complete with food, music, and family! more »

Friday September 16, 2011 through Sunday October 2, 2011

The Big E Festival
10:00am - 10:00pm
West Springfield, MA
It's a New England extravaganza with top name entertainment, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum, animals, competitive exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade and foods from around the world for 17 days each September. more »

Friday September 16, 2011 through Sunday September 25, 2011

Niagara Wine Festival
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ontario
Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, wine seminars, live entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades during the 59th Niagara Wine Festival

Friday September 16, 2011 through Sunday September 18, 2011

Los Angeles Lobster Festival
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Los Angeles, CA
The World's largest lobster festival, the Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival features fresh discount Maine lobster meals and plenty of entertainment. more »

Friday September 16, 2011 through Sunday September 18, 2011

Harvard Fall Festival
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Harvard, MA
What started out as a Craft Fair 20+ years ago has blossomed into a fun family event for all types and ages! Live music?- Yep! We got that. BBQ food- The best around! Kids Carnival- Absolutely! more »

Friday September 16, 2011 through Sunday September 18, 2011

Spoonbread Festival
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Berea, KY
You will want to come early and stay late or possibly stay the entire weekend. more »

Saturday September 17, 2011

Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
10:00am - 6:00pm
Fair Oaks Village, CA
Honoring the feathered population in the community, come see all the ways chicken can be enjoyed–along with some live music and family fun! more »

Saturday September 17, 2011 through Sunday September 18, 2011

Sugar Beet Days
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sterling, CO
This Festival is a two-day event with fun for all ages including homemade craft items, great food vendors, rides and exceptional entertainment. Come enjoy the hometown atmosphere while discovering unique crafters and their wares.

Saturday September 17, 2011 through Sunday September 18, 2011

Maryland Wine Festival
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Westminster, MD
Take pleasure in Maryland wine with tastings from the wineries, live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and wine education seminars.

Saturday September 17, 2011 through Sunday September 25, 2011

Arizona Restaurant Week
11:00am - 9:00pm
Phoenix/Tucson, AZ
Come out and celebrate Arizona Restaurant week where over 100 of the state's best restaurants offer a major deal ont here excellent food! more »

Saturday September 17, 2011

The New England Dessert Showcase
10:00am - 6:00pm
Boston, Ma
The 2011 New England Dessert Showcase will feature the finest exhibitors from all over New England sampling their various designer desserts, chocalates, ice cream and more. Exhibitors have the chance to network with industry professionals and reach their target audience. Visitors can sample as much dessert as their heart desires and make this an all-day affair in one of Boston’s most beautiful areas!