Florida Strawberry FestivalIncludes schedule, ticket ordering, rules of contests, and attractions. Annual event since 1930, held over 10 days in late February and early March in Plant City, Florida. http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com |
National Cherry FestivalFeatures an event schedule, competitive event information, sporting events, and entertainment. Held in July in Traverse City, Michigan. http://www.cherryfestival.org |
Gilroy Garlic FestivalIncludes ticket information, list of vendors, entertainment and cook-off schedules. Held the last full weekend of July, in Gilroy, California. http://www.gilroygarlicfestival.com |
National Date FestivalPart of the Riverside County Fair, featuring more than 7,000 exhibits and competitions related to the fruit. Held in February in Indio, California. http://www.datefest.org |
Chitlin` StrutFocuses on the Southern tradition of fried pig intestines, also known as chitlins or chitterlings. Activities include a parade, hog-calling contest, a beauty pageant, and carnival rides. Held annually in Salley, South Carolina, the Saturday after http://www.chitlinstrut.com |
Warrens Cranberry FestivalPresents an interactive information center, recipes, contests, and arts and crafts. Held in September in Warrens, Wisconsin. http://www.cranfest.com |
Maine Lobster FestivalProvides ticket and cooking contest information, event schedule, parade and 10k race sign-up. Held in August in Rockland, Maine. http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com |
California Strawberry FestivalHeld in Oxnard, California, the third weekend of May. Non-profit organizations create and sell a myriad of foods featuring strawberries. Site includes vendor and volunteer information, and press releases. http://www.strawberry-fest.org |
National Cornbread FestivalNews and information about this yearly event, including recipes from past winners. Held in April in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. http://www.nationalcornbread.com |
Avocado FestivalIncludes map, scheduled events, history, vendor applications, and entry forms for contests including biggest avocado and best guacamole. Held in October in Carpinteria, California. http://www.avofest.com |
Cranberry Festival of ChatsworthA celebration of the New Jersey cranberry harvest, and a tribute to local culture. Special emphasis is given to the artisans of the festival. Held on a weekend in mid-October in Chatsworth, New Jersey. http://www.cranfest.org |
Powell River`s Blackberry FestivalWeek-long celebration features different events each day, ranging from sports competitions to markets and a street party. Held in August in Powell River, British Columbia http://www.discoverpowellriver.com/visitors/blackberry.htm |
Jackson County Apple FestivalFirst held in 1937, features beauty contests for adults and children, parades, sporting events, rides, and entertainment. Held the third full week of September in Jackson, Ohio. http://www.jacksonapplefestival.com |
McClure Bean Soup FestivalOccuring since 1891, featuring bean soup history, recipes, and memorabilia. Held over a weekend in mid-September in McClure, Pennsylvania. http://www.mcclurebeansoup.com |
Great Wisconsin Cheese FestivalFeatures cooking contests, eating competitions, a parade, entertainment, and demonstrations. Held the first weekend in June, in Little Chute, Wisconsin. http://www.littlechutewi.org/calendar_events/cheesefest.html |
Louisiana Pecan FestivalCelebrates the native nut and the farmers who grow it. Events include a Queen and Teen Queen contest. Held on the first full weekend of November each year in Colfax, Louisiana. http://www.louisianapecanfestival.com |
Kona Coffee Cultural FestivalFeatures Hawaiian coffee culture and heritage. Includes the Miss Kona Coffee scholarship pageant, parades, coffee tastings, coffee picking contest, and arts and crafts. Held annually since 1970 in November on the Big Island of Hawaii. http://www.konacoffeefest.com |
Elephant Garlic FestivalHeld in August in North Plains, Oregon, with many foods showcasing elephant garlic. Includes event and shuttle schedules, past festival photos, and information for vendors. http://www.spiritone.com/~npcoc/elephant.htm |
North Carolina Watermelon FestivalHeld annually since 1986, featuring competitions, sporting events, and a beauty contest. Weekend festival in late July, located in Fair Bluff, North Carolina. http://www.ncwatermelonfestival.bravehost.com |
Olathe Sweet Corn FestivalCelebrates agriculture and the locally grown corn. Includes schedule of events, history, sponsors and photographs. http://www.olathesweetcornfest.com |