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AUGUST 2009 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2009
(see 2008 - 2010 - 2007) (Click on the Name for the Events Website)
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Perth, Australia
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 14th Annual Bluesapalooza & Festival of Beers
Mammoth Lakes, California
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival
Atlantic City, New Jersey
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 20th Annual Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 24th Annual Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Society Festival
Stony Brook, Alberta, Canada
July 31-Aug 9, 2009 2nd Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival
Deerfield Valley, Vermont
August ?, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
Dallas, Texas
Detroit, Michigan
The food and company of the country's top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America.
August ?, 2009 Summer Flavors Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
The Festival serves up flavors from some of Atlanta's best chefs with a slant of very tasty health-conscious foods, best for the summer months. Entertainment features the music of renowned pop, R&B, rock and jazz bands. The Event is also a fundraiser for diabetes awareness
August 1, 2009 Mead Day
Worldwide Event
Mead Day, organized by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), is a national event to help increase camaraderie among homebrewers and meadmakers and to introduce or reintroduce the meadmaking hobby.
August 1, 2009 Watermelon Festival & "Jack Daniels Great American Grill-Off
Vincennes, Indiana
Celebrate our community's rich agriculture and fabulous watermelons! The day's events include children's pageants, children's games, music and great food.
August 1, 2009 The Feel Good Festival
Conyers, Georgia
The Feel Good Festival: A Celebration of Music, Art, Food, Health, and Sustainable Living.
August 1, 2009 40th Annual Funday & Possum Festival
Wausau, Florida
Possum Parade, possum auctions, possum stew & ice cream, live music, dance, arts & crafts, hog callin, rosster crowin' and cow lowin' contests.
August 1-2, 2009 21st Annual Taste in San Pedro
San Pedro, California
Showcases gourmet foods, beer & wine, live entertainment, children’s activities, craft boutiques, an artists pavilion and a tribute to our Military.
August 1-2, 2009 Taste of Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha’s newest festival brings the tastes, flavors and cultures of Wisconsin together. Savor the flavors of dozens of specialty food vendors, microbrews and wine producers, all serving up true Wisconsin specialties! 3 stages of live music, culinary demonstrations, special exhibits and children’s activities. Free admission.
August 2, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
Cleveland, Ohio
The food and company of the country's top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America
August 2, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Salt Lake City, Utah
New Orleans, Louisiana
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.
August 4-6, 2009 FarmFest '09
Redwood County, Minnesota
Your Minnesota Ag Connection!
August 6, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour
Los Angeles, California
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
August 6-8, 2009 Summer Wine Festival
Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy gourmet meals, wine education seminars, a unique consumer wine tasting and a wide variety of on-mountain activities. Every second weekend in August.
August 6-8, 2009 30th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival
Cave City, Arkansas
August 6-9, 2009 SF Chefs. Food. Wine.
San Francisco, California
Highlighting local talent, regional ingredients and Northern Californian flair with tastings, classes, dinners, and events. During the weekend, a tented tasting pavilion will be housed on the historic Union Square, with culinary, wine and cocktail classes and events held at The Westin St. Francis Hotel.
August 6-9, 2009 National Blueberry Festival
South Haven, Michigan
August 7-8, 2009 Columbus Wine Festival
Columbus, Ohio
Set within the 88 acres of Franklin Park Conservatory, offerring a variety of tastings, food & wine education, live music and cooking demonstrations by top chefs. A relaxed wine tasting event for both the novice wine consumer just learning about the world of wine, and for the experienced wine drinker looking for new and exciting brands.
August 7-8, 2009 27th Annual Blueberry Festival
Wilton, Maine
August 7-9, 2009 5th Food and Technology Expo
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
The 3 day exhibition will showcase the status of the advancements in Horticulture and of the 'Agrifood Business' in terms of technology, market knowledge and latest developments in the processing, milling and packaging of foods.
August 8, 2009 Annual Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp
Hermann, Missouri
Have a rompin’ stompin’ good time by stomping for fun and charity. Help celebrate the beginning of grape harvest by dipping your toes in a barrel full of juicy grapes!
August 8, 2009 Rush Springs Watermelon Festival
Rush Springs, Oklahoma
The festival has proven popular, since its beginning and the crowds have increased in number to around 20,000 to 30,000 visitors each year. Over 50,000 pounds of watermelons are purchased from area melon growers and served to festival visitors during the day.
August 8, 2009 Vino & Notes - A Wine, Food & Jazz Festival
Woodland Park, Colorado
The festival will feature wine tasting from Colorado's finest wineries, jazz musicians on two stages, and food, craft & artist vendors galore. Area businesses will also be jazzing up their establishments with fine food and Jazz musicians all day and evening.
August 8, 2009 Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala
Tiffin, Ohio
The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center hosts its 2nd annual Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala. The gourmet food and wine event features local, chemical-free produce from the Center’s Seeds of Hope Farm and a team of chefs from northwest Ohio, along with Ohio vintners.
August 8-9, 2009 Watermelon Festival
Mansfield Village, Indiana
Cool off with a slice of ice cold watermelon or a cool watermelon drink. Shop for crafts, antiques and flea market gems. Indiana grown melons at the Welcome Center of Mansfield Parke. Delicious food available all throughout town. Seed spitting contest & watermelon eating contest.
August 8-9, 2009 Celebrity Food Show
Anaheim, California
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives hits the stage this August 8th, at the Celebrity Food Show, Join us - taste gourmet foods , sample fine wines, spend the weekend having a Fun Filled time with Family and Friends
August 8-10, 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show
San Francisco, California
Specifically designed for upscale housewares including gadgets, cookware, cutlery, bakeware, tabletop, small electrics, kitchen textiles, and specialty foods.
August 10-11, 2009 Restaurant Sydney
Sydney, NSW, Australia
The restaurant 09 trade shows are the only dedicated events for the restaurant and café industry and are must attend for anyone looking to source the very best in regional produce, innovative new products, and services for their business.
August 10-23, 2009 Houston Restaurant Week 2009
Houston, Texas
Houston Restaurant Week showcases and promotes Houston’s incredible array of fine restaurants to the fine dining crowd while raising money for the Houston Food Bank.
August 11-14, 2009 FHM 2009
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Food & Hotel Malaysia. The 10th Malaysian International Exhibition for Food, Drinks, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies, Services & Related Technology.
August 12-16, 2009 38th Annual Montrose Blueberry Festival
Montrose, Michigan
August 13, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Chicago, Illinois
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.
August 13-17, 2009 Food Expo
Hong Kong, China
336 Exhibitors, over 8,500 Trade Buyers, & 307,000 Public Visitors attended the last fair.
August 14, 2009 IFMA Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Foodservice Fundamental Series of educational programs for individuals that are new or have recently entered the foodservice industry.
August 14-15, 2009 Summer Sizzle
Springfield, Missouri
KCBS BBQ Contest, Kickball Tournament and RiverJam. ""It's Kinda Like Recess...With Beer."
August 14-15, 2009 28th Annual Watermelon Festival
Russellville, Alabama
Miss Watermelon and her Court reign over the festivities, concert, antique car & truck show. Always the 3rd weekend in August (Fri-Sat)
August 14-16, 2009 14th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend
Russian River Valley, California
Created, organized and hosted by the people of the Russian River Valley, Grape to Glass encourages you to live like a local as you indulge in a weekend of Northern California wine country living.
August 14-16, 2009 Mammoth Festival- Wine, Music, Food & Art
Mammoth Lakes, California
Live music, wine tasting, regional fare and more.
August 14-16, 2009 48th Annual Watermelon Festival
Sunland-Tujunga, California
Bring the whole family and enjoy the rides, the games, and the contests!
August 14-17, 2009 Aquaculture Europe
Trondheim, Norway
International conference just prior to Aqua Nor 2009. Organised by the European Aquaculture Society in cooperation with the Nor-Fishing Foundation
August 14-29, 2009 Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
Various Locations, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia is the largest processor of wild blueberries in the world and is the second largest producer on earth (2nd only to Maine).
August 15, 2009 3rd San Rafael Food & Wine Festival
San Rafael, California
Festival-goers will enjoy food from area restaurants and sample wines from 25 of the region’s outstanding boutique wineries. In addition, there will be a chef demonstration area featuring a number of area restaurants.
August 15, 2009 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Cary, North Carolina
60 Beers, 40 Bourbons, Lots of BBQ and One Unforgettable Good Time!
August 15-16, 2009 Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Newchurch, Isle of Wight, UK
Garlic ice-cream, jelly beans, fudge and beer are just some of the unusual garlic-based items that may be sampled. The festival attracts 20,000 people.
August 15-16, 2009 2nd Annual America’s Grape Country Wine Festival
Dunkirk, New York
Dozens of wineries from across New York State come together for a weekend full of wine, food, educational seminars, tastings, sales by the bottle and live music. A true farmer’s market with fruit and vegetable sales, artisans and crafters and wine industry professionals.
August 15-16, 2009 Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Fairborn, Ohio (no website)
Great Family Fun. Free admission, Free musical entertainment and corn eating contests. Over 180 Arts and Crafts booths, food including farm fresh sweet corn, watermelon, BBQ chicken and Pork sandwiches, fudge, cream puffs and much more. Children's entertainment include pony rides, train rides, face painting and the Big Bounce.
August 15-16, 2009 Machias Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
Machias, Maine
The Down East region of Maine produces nearly 85% of the world's blueberries. The annual Wild Blueberry Festival celebrates the blueberry with a Main Street parade, fabulous food, crafts and fine art by regional artists, live music, and activities for the children. Bring the whole family!
August 17, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Napa Valley, 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.
August 17, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Savor the finest dishes and drinks prepared by the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists, enjoy the best wines and bid in exciting live and silent auctions. All this to catch the more than 12 million children at risk of hunger and surround them with the nutritious foods where they live, learn and play! 100% of ticket sales help ensure no kid in America grows up hungry.
August 18-20, 2009 DakotaFest
Mitchell, South Dakota
An annual outdoor farm show that takes place on the Schlaffman Farm outside of Mitchell, South Dakota. The show includes more than 500 companies on over 45 acres of land.
August 18-21, 2009 Aqua Nor 2009
Trondheim, Norway
The important international venue for the aquaculture industry through a period of 30 years.
August 20, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Vail, Colorado
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.
August 20-21, 2009 China International Food & Beverage Summit 2009
Beijing, China
A platform which will allow you to gain insight into China’s market trends through key note presentations by industry leaders as well as abundant networking opportunities.
August 21-Sept 6, 2009 Tastes of Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
A two week long festival promoting wine, food, music, relaxed lifestyle and all things Gold Coast. Chefs will transform all kinds of dishes into something special using regional produce so join in the fun and celebrate the popularity of regional cuisine. Great food and wine, new taste sensations and idyllic settings – there is no better way to explore a city’s cuisine!
August 22, 2009 Crane Creek Vineyard’s Annual Tomato Festival
Young Harris, Georgia
Celebrate the fruit of the other vine. Local restaurants and food vendors will be giving away samples of their cuisine. Chef David and his Culinary Team will be preparing lunch for everyone with all things tomato.
August 22, 2009 Passion – a Celebration of Niagara on the Lake Wine, Food and Cultural Arts
Niagra on the Lake, Ontario, Canada
Come taste the pairings of wine and gourmet food, listen to superb jazz music, ride the hot air balloon and then relax in the Savoia lounge. Additional features include a blind wine tasting competition. Partake in a silent auction, and watch a demonstration of what different styles of wine glasses do for maximum wine tasting results.
August 23, 2009 Sustenance on the Farm Dinner
Andover, New Jersey
Organic farmer J. Krueger will host & chef Andrea Carbine will prepare an elegant farm-to-table 5-course dinner centered around Starbrite Farm’s organic & heirloom vegetables, as well as grass-fed meat & poultry from a nearby farm. Foods from artisans based within a small radius of the farm and Organic/Biodynamic wines that will be paired with each course. Local musician, Paul Meyer, Brazilian and jazz guitarist.
August 24, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Birmingham, Alabama
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.
August 24-28, 2009 HFM Annual Leadership Conference 2009
Indian Wells, California
National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management (HFM)
August 24-29, 2009 BrewNZ New Zealand Beer Awards & Beervana Public Sampling Show
Wellington, New Zealand
A celebration of beer and brewing. Showcasing all that’s best in beer: BrewNZ: An international beer competition featuring entries from over 60 breweries. Local and international beers will be judged over three days by a panel of experts. BEERVANA: A sampling event for the public, featuring New Zealand brewers at the Wellington Town Hall.
August 26, 2009 19th Annual Great Tomato Tasting
Pittstown, New Jersey
Snyder Research and Extension Farm. Join us in this unique opportunity to taste over 80 tomato varieties (including heirlooms and hybrids), farm grown produce, stroll through our demonstration garden, and take a wagon tour.
August 27, 2009 Watermelon Days
Washington, Iowa
End of summer party, featuring BBQ meal and Watermelon, Games including, Live Performances, Golf, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Etc.
August 28-29, 2009 Big Island Minnesota Championship BBQ Competition & Cook Off
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Over 50 BBQ teams from 9 states compete for over $13,000 in cash and trophies for the best BBQ. Event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society with the winner going to the Royal American BBQ Contest in October. Compete in Homemade Sauce, Homemade Sausage, Chicken, Pork Shoulder/Butt, Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket, Seafood, Anything But, and Dessert.
August 29, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Orlando, Florida
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.
August 29, 2009 2nd SummerFest Beer, Wine & Art Festival
Sacramento, California
SummerFest is a fun-filled Community event benefiting the Alzheimer's Association's Saramento Memory Walk. Local Breweries, Wineries, Restaurants, Artists, Silent Auction, and Live Music.
August 29, 2009 Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival
Yorkville, California
Taste over 30 local wines. Boar and lamb BBQ. Win prizes in the Highlands games. Live music, grape stomp. Rare large format bottle silent auction. Tickets available online $40 before July 31st $60 after. Ages 5 and under free. Children, young adults, and designated drivers $30.
August 29-30, 2009 Eagle River Area Festival of Flavors
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Celebrating the Taste of Wisconsin. All things Natural Art Show & Sale, Targeting Hunger with Tomatoes, Taste of Photography contest, Grilled Wisconsin Cheese Recipe Contest, Kids cow milking contest, boat rides, farmers market, musical entertainment, chef demos.
August 29-30, 2009 Italian Family Festival
Willow Glen, San Jose, California
Fun, Food & Family! Celebrating and sharing Italian Heritage with the Community.
AUGUST 2010 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events - 2010
August 5-7, 2010 Summer Wine Festival
Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy gourmet meals, wine education seminars, a unique consumer wine tasting and a wide variety of on-mountain activities. Every second weekend in August.
August 17-20, 2010 Nor-Fishing
Trondheim, Norway
For 50 years Nor-Fishing has been an important meeting place for the international fishing industry. This is where major innovations are presented.
AUGUST 2008 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events - 2008
waiting for new 2009 dates
July 18-Aug 17, 2008 Harvest Festival 2008
Bryan, Texas
July 26-Aug 3, 2008 Baltimore Restaurant Week
Baltimore, Maryland
July 30-Aug 3, 2008 Maine Lobster Festival
Rockland, Maine
July 30-Aug 3, 2008 26th Annual Testicle Festival
Clinton, Montana
Rocky Mountain Oyster festival, serving deep-fried bull testicles.
July 31-Aug 4, 2008 ACSZ 2008
Lusaka, Zambia
August 1st wk, 2008 Sardine Festival
Kalloni, Lesvos, Greece
During the first week of August, the residents of Kalloni are to be found celebrating their most famous product: Kalloni sardines. On these days you can enjoy delicious sardines, accompanied by lots of ouzo and the sounds of local musicians. Traditional dancing and high summer spirits add to the festivities.
August 1-2, 2008 45th Annual Old Time Harvest Festival
Jordan, Minnesota
Scott-Carver Threshers Association presents the 45th annual Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival.
August 1-2, 2008 Vintage Ohio
Lake County, Ohio
Vintage Ohio is a two-day festival in Lake County, Ohio which will feature Ohio wineries, many food vendors, arts and music. Wine will be available to taste, by the glass and by the bottle. There is a designated driver program and all ages are welcome.
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August 1-2, 2008 Olathe Sweet Corn Festival
Olathe, Colorado
All the 'Olathe Sweet' sweet corn you can eat. Free contests, games, over 150 food, arts and crafts, carnival games, commercial, ride and novelty booths. The Agricultural Center features informative and educational exhibits.
August 1-3, 2008 Natchez Food & Wine Festival
Natchez, Mississippi
Royal Wine & Cheese Tasting, British High Tea, Brews on the Bluff, Tastings Along the River. Includes 5th Annual Martha White/Great River Road Biscuit Cook Off.
August 1-7, 2008 Blends of Jazz
Broadbeach Precinct, Broadbeach Q, Australia
Fine wine and great jazz.This August Broadbeach will become all, ‘Blends of Jazz’. The inaugural event will be a month long festival combining Jazz with the elegant flavour of local and national wines as well as delectable Broadbeach tastes of the highly recognized and multi-award winning restaurants.
August 2, 2008 Cortland Arts and Wine Festival
Cortland, New York
Amid glowing reviews and excellent survey results from the first event, the Cultural Council of Cortland County has decided make the Second Annual Cortland Arts and Wine Festival even bigger and better.
August 2, 2008 Blackberry Harvest Festival
Nelson County, Virginia
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Family festivities including live music and crafts. Pick your own blackberries or taste wine. Bring a picnic or purchase food. Live entertainment.
August 2, 2008 Kiepersol Estates Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp
Tyler, Texas
Come and celebrate the grape harvest with food, wine, music, and fun for the whole family. Old world grape stomp,children's activities, unique vendors.
August 2, 2008 Tom Watson Watermelon Festival
Thomson, Georgia
Established in 2004, the Annual Tom Watson Watermelon Festival celebrates the history of Georgia agriculture.
August 2-3, 2008 16th Annual Garlic Festival
Fox Run Vineyards, Penn Yan, New York
Like grapes, some varieties of garlic do better in certain places. Such a place is the Finger Lakes, where at present between 70 and 100 strains are cultivated.
August 2-3, 2008 Weekend Of Fire
Fairfield, Ohio
This year promises to be even better as people are already calling about the ‘close-to-home’ show featuring hundreds of fiery foods: hot sauces, salsas, barbecue sauces, mustards, snacks, ketchups, snacks, and more.
August 2-3, 2008 9th Annual Rocky Mountain Tea Festival
Boulder, Colorado
A wonderful opportunity to learn in a hands-on atmosphere from some of the leading experts in the field! Classes include workshops about Tea Basics, Exotic Teas, Blending Teas, Tea Leaf Reading, and more!
August 2-4, 2008 Louisiana Foodservice EXPO
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Louisiana Foodservice EXPO is THE premier foodservice event for the Gulf Coast. The 2007 EXPO drew 13,300 people who shopped 530 booths.
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August 2-6, 2008 World Brewing Congress 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii
Five great brewing associations are coming together once again as an international brewing community to discuss product advances, state-of-the art technologies, and the latest research results.
August 3, 2008 Taste of Dorset
Dorset, Minnesota
'Restaurant Capital of the World,' food fest, family entertainment, music, games. Dorset is the Place to Be! One day food extravaganza.
August 3, 2008 Raspberry Festival
Cottonwood, Idaho
Come enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family with an arts & crafts festival, car show, quilt show, raspberry shortcake and more!
August 3, 2008 Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum
Shelburne, Vermont
The Vermont Fresh Network will host a celebration of local agricultural and culinary heritage.
August 4-9, 2008 Virginia Peach Festival
Patrick County, Virginia
Peach Pageant, Peach Dessert Contest, Folk Festival, street fair, entertainment.
August 5-9, 2008 Great British Beer Festival
Earls Court, London, England, UK
The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court is Britain's biggest beer festival and brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. There will be at least 450 beers available throughout the festival including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and some international real lagers. As well as a great selection of beer there is also cider and perry.
August 6-8, 2008 6th Annual Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic
Tanglewood Grounds, Massachusetts
An aesthetic fusion of great music and wonderful wine and food.
August 6-8, 2008 All About Food Expo 2008
New Delhi, Delhi, India
The most comprehensive food show in South Asia!!
August 7-9, 2008 Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival
Beaver Creek, Colorado
This annual festival features culinary demonstrations from nationally acclaimed chefs, a wine auction that benefits local charities and a variety of opportunities to indulge in the finer things in life.
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August 7-10, 2008 Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
Hope, Arkansas
Melon Judging & Auction, Watermelon Eating Contest, Seed Spitting Contest, Big Bass Classic, antique engine show, arts & crafts, entertainment.
August 7-10, 2008 Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Mendota, Illinois
Tons of free, hot, buttered, delicious Del Monte sweet corn will be the highlight of the 61st annual Sweet Corn Festival. 60,000 visitors, who consume nearly 50 tons of sweet corn during the festival weekend.
August 7-10, 2008 West Point Sweet Corn Festival
West Point, Iowa
Iowa's largest Sweet Corn Festival.
August 8-10, 2008 2008 Humungous Fungus Fest
Crystal Falls, Michigan
Crystal Falls is 'Home of the Humungous Fungus', perhaps the world's largest and oldest living organism. It covers 38 acres beneath an Iron County forest near the Wisconsin border. It is believed to be 1,500 to 10,000 years old and weigh about 100 tons - about the same as an adult blue whale. It is the species called Armillaria Bulbosa and the mushrooms it produces are commonly called 'honey mushroom.'
August 8-10, 2008 Annual Huron Rotary Festival
Huron, Ohio
Ribs, Bluegrass & Art.
August 8-10, 2008 The Worlds 11th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival
North Plains, Oregon
This is an annual civic event to celebrate 'Elephant Garlic'.
August 8-10, 2008 Bite of Oregon
Portland, Oregon
The premier showcase of Oregon food, beverage and music.
August 8-10, 2008 Whitefish Wine & Food Summit
Whitefish, Montana
Montana's most definitive celebration of wine and food.
August 8-17, 2008 10th Annual Cheeseburger in Caseville
Caseville, Michigan
Cheeseburger in Caseville is an island-themed silly celebration of life's crazy cruise - loosely based on the lifestyle and musical influences of one particular 50+ year old pirate (Jimmy Buffett). Best Cheeseburger Contest, Key North Conch Honk, Cardboard Boat Race, Funky Fruit and Veggie Animal Creations. Music, parade, etc.
August 9, 2008 Pickle It
Preston, Minnesota
Visitors will participate in this late summer program by assisting the gardener harvest produce from Thomas Meighen's garden. pick plump, ripe, garden vegetables, including peppers, cucumbers, beets, onions, cabbage and other heirloom varieties, to be pickled.
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August 9, 2008 River and Food Festival
Cardigan/Aberteifi, Ceredigion, Wales UK
This year will be the festivals 10th anniversary. Over the past 9 years this festival has grown in stature, and is now recognised as West Wales’ premier food festival. The aim of the festival is to celebrate the River Teifi and the diversity of food grown or prepared in the area. There will be lots of activities & attractions throughout the day for the whole family to enjoy.
August 9, 2008 10th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff
Paso Robles, California
Over 30 Paso Robles winemakers serve attendees their grilled culinary creations paired with some of their finest wines. Competition for “People’s Choice” and “Judge’s” awards. Includes: food, wine, live music. Proceeds benefit Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation.
August 9, 2008 Taste of Grand County Wine, Beer and Food Festival
Winter Park, Colorado
Come enjoy the atmosphere of a summer afternoon at the base of the beautiful Winter Park Resort. With tastings by local restaurants that compliment the hand-crafted beers, fine wines and live music, you're sure to have a great time. All festival goers will receive a commemorative wine glass or beer pilsner.
August 9, 2008 Prosser Wine & Food Fair
Prosser, Washington
Wine enthusiasts will gather for the 27th annual sampling of fine Washington wine and local food specialties. Jazz and blues bands entertain you as you enjoy the best from 30 Washington wineries and 20 local food vendors.
August 9, 2008 5th Annual Tomato Art Festival
East Nashville, Tennessee
Free, costume-friendly event provides a fun-filled day for thousands. The Tomato Art Fest has steadily drawn larger crowds with each year that passes. Last year, an estimated 10,000 people came to celebrate this beloved fruit/vegetable and enjoy the day’s festivities.
August 9, 2008 Art de Vin
Roscommon, Michigan (no website)
A Celebration of Michigan Art, Wine, Hops and Harvest. Forest Dunes Golf Club. Additional information and advance tickets: 989-275-0700 ext. 119
August 9-10, 2008 Jersey Fresh Food and Wine Festival
Pennington, New Jersey
The 'Jersey Fresh Food and Wine Festival' will feature hundreds of award-winning New Jersey wines and an array of gourmet, fresh food.
August 9-10, 2008 Chilli Fiesta
West Sussex, England , UK
250 plus chilli varieties, 80 plus exhibitors, fiery foods and tastings, growning demonstrations, chilli plants on sale.
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August 9-10, 2008 America's Grape Country Wine Festival
Dunkirk, New York
A new and exciting festival coming to The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk, NY. Come and join us for FOOD, FUN AND WINE! Over 20 winieries from across New York State will be offering samples as well as sales by the bottle. There will also be crafters, food vendors, educational wine seminars, live music and much more!
August 9-12, 2008 74th Semi-Annual CHART Hospitality Training Conference
Washington, DC
Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers (CHART).
August 10, 2008 Old-Fashioned Corn Roast and Contra Dance
Coventry, Connecticut
Celebrate high summer at the market by serving up roasted ears of corn with garlic or herb butter, or lime and chili pepper butter. Enjoy a full farmers’ market and live New England Fiddle music; 'Cook Fresh with a Chef' demonstration focusing on delicious preparation of fresh, local produce.
August 10, 2008 Carytown Watermelon Festival
Richmond, Virginia
August 10-12, 2008 11th Annual MFHA Summit
Chicago, Illinois
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)
August 11-13, 2008 Corn Carnival
Cokato, Minnesota
Parade, Free corn, carnival and entertainment.
August 13-17, 2008 Delcambre Shrimp Festival
Delcambre, Louisiana
Always the 3rd full weekend in August. Home to one of the area's most productive shrimp fleets.
August 14-16, 2008 Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights
Red River, New Mexico
4 Corners Regional Chili Cook-Off And Music Festival.
August 14-17, 2007 98th Annual Fisherman’s Feast
Boston, Massachusetts
This is Boston's oldest continuous Italian festival. This is an annual event that began in Boston in 1911 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca Sicily.
August 14-17, 2008 Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival
Crested Butte, Colorado
The purpose of the Crested Butte Wild Mushroom Festival is to educate people about wild mushrooms in the Rocky Mountains in a way that is informative, interesting and fun! We encourage experiential learning via forays, cooking classes, and other practical methods as well as hosting an array of traditional lectures and workshops.
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August 15-17, 2008 Flint Hills Beef Fest
Emporia, Kansas
Blues & Barbecue cookoff, Ranch Rodeo, Cattle Judging, Cow Chip Toss and Catch
August 15-17, 2008 Sutherlin Blackberry Festival
Sutherlin, Oregon
August 16, 2008 Watermelon Day
Vining, Minnesota
Craft show, children's games, petting zoo, food, bingo, musical entertainment, free watermelon
August 16, 2008 Wild Edibles
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Learn what common plants growing in northern Minnesota forests are edible and how to harvest and prepare them. Nature hike and demonstration cooking.
August 16, 2008 Lafayette Peach Festival
Lafayette, Colorado
Come and bring the entire family for a full day of peach Festival Fun including Live entertainment! Free Admission
August 16, 2008 Summer Harvest Festival
Pittstown, New Jersey
Peaceful Valley Orchards. Celebrating Jersey’s Best Fruits & Vegetables
August 16-17, 2008 Seafood Festival 2008
Landisville, New Jersey
This is a free admission event featuring live music, wine tasting, winery and vineyard tours, kids activities, and much more.
August 16-17, 2008 Charleston Seafood Festival
Charleston, Oregon
Featuring local seafood, mall market vendors, food vendors, dunk tank, children's fishing pond. Wine/beer garden, boat tours on the bay.
August 16-18, 2008 SIAL MERCOSUR '2008
Buenos Aires, Argentina
International and Professional Food Exhibition
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August 16-17, 2008 17th Annual Tomato Festival & BBQ Championship
Fairfield, California
Draws over 45,000 people; West Coast 3rd Annual BBQ Championship; Tomato Festival Cooking Contest; entertainment, arts & crafts.
August 17, 2008 2nd Annual Latin Food Festival
Las Vegas, Nevada
The festival is a food tasting which brings together Latino restaurants, food companies and beverage companies as well as other professional companies for a fun and exciting day of sampleling food and drink from the Latino culture. Also it gives companies a chance to cross market with each other.
For more info: (702) 592-7219 Email: marklvlcc@yahoo.com
August 18-20, 2007 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Los Angeles, California
The only event that caters specifically to the Western foodservice industry. Includes: LA Food & Wine Festival; Culinary & Pastry Trophy; Barista Competitions; Pizza Competition.
August 20, 2008 Wine and Food Table-Top Showcase
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
The Wine and Food Table-Top Showcase is presented by Terranova Imports, national importer of fine wines and U.S. Foodservice Philadelphia Division. Come see, sip and sample fine wines, food products and services to improve your operation. Complimentary admission and show badge will be issued for all attendees who register to attend on-line
August 20-23, 2008 Dutch Oven Cook-off
Kanab, Utah
Part of the Annual Western Legends Celebration. Winner can qualify for World Championship, $5,000 cash prize money.
August 21-23, 2008 23rd Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival
Winterville, North Carolina
Watermelon Eating Contest, Seed Spitting Contests, Watermelon Roll, youth events, concerts, etc.
August 21-23, 2008 Exponut & Dried Fruit 2008
Istanbul, Turkey
4th International Trade Fair for dried fruit, nuts, related products and technologies.
August 21-24, 2008 Gueydan Duck Festival
Gueydan, Louisiana
Duck and Goose Calling contest, Skeet Shooting, Hunting Dog Trials, and Decoy Carving. Great food, nightly bands, Junior and Senior Queen's Pageants, a Grand Parade, Outdoor and Indoor Cooking Contests, Auction, arts and crafts, carnival.
August 22-23, 2008 Milwaukee Wine Festival
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The two day festival features more than 200 domestic and international wines from more than 30 exhibitors A portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of Art.
August 22-23, 2008 Gluten Free Expo
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Returning to the Sydney Showground, the Gluten Free Expo is showcasing the best of gluten free food. Over 60 stalls, taste-testing gluten free pizzas, pastas, sweets and breads is a great way to introduce yourself to one of Sydney’s fastest growing alternative food markets!
August 22-23, 2008 Urbana Sweet Corn Festival
Urbana, Illinois
33rd Annual Urbana Sweetcorn Festival. Champaign County's oldest and largest festival.
August 22-23, 2008 Barnesville Potato Days Festival
Barnesville, Minnesota
Often selected as one of the best summer festivals in the nation.
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August 22-24, 2008 Virginia Wine Showcase
Chantilly, Virginia
A grand tasting of over 300 of Virginia’s hard-to-find artisan wines. Tips on tasting, serving and pairing in our continuous wine seminars, stock your cellar with hard-to-find artisan wines and shop ‘til you drop for the best fine art and gourmet offerings in the region.
August 22-24, 2008 31st Annual DeKalb Corn Fest
DeKalb, Illinois
Over 50,000 people come to enjoy the food and listen to the music at Corn Fest each year. Over 70 tons of sweet corn are consumed each year by visitors flocking to downtown DeKalb, Illinois for this fun-filled festival.
August 22-24, 2008 Morden Corn & Apple Festival
Morden, Manitoba, Canada
Free Hot Buttered Corn & Cold Apple Cider. Miss Corn & Apple Festival Queen Pageant, Parade, entertainment, midway, pancake breakfasts, arts & crafts sale.
August 22-24, 2008 FoodExpo East Africa
Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
The largest and most prominent Food, Hotel & Kitchen International Trade Exhibition attracting exhibitors from over 25 countries and visitors from all over East & Central African countries.
August 23, 2008 Mesa Verde Country Wine & Art Festival
Cortez, Colorado
Local artists and CO vintners gather in Cortez to taste outstanding wines. Winemaker dinners at fine restaurants in the area, including the Metate Room in Mesa Verde National Park.
August 23, 2008 Marengo vs. Harvard Sweet Corn Throwdown
Harvard & Marengo, Illinois
This event was developed to encourage people to become "locavores" by using a friendly community-based cooking challenge featuring local sweet corn growers. Harvard residents are required to use Mirai sweet corn from Twin Garden Farms in Harvard and Marengo residents are required to use sweet corn from Cody's Farm Fresh Vegetables from Purdom Farms in Marengo. Contestants can enter up to three of the five categories, which include Appetizers, Main Dish, Salad/Side Dish, Baked Goods/Dessert, and Miscellaneous.
August 23, 2008 Taste of Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, California
Come with family and friends to sample foods from some of the great local restaurants, take a tour of GLAD (Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness), enjoy live music, while supporting crucial social services for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
August 23, 2008 Being a French chef: Menu from Green City Market
Chicago, Illinois
French Cooking Lesson at Chicago’s non-profit French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of French language, cultural exchange, and friendship between Americans and French speaking people.
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August 23, 2008 Corks and Forks
Westminster, Colorado
Lovers of gourmet food and fine wines will not want to miss the opportunity to sample and enjoy a wide array of food and beverages at the 2nd Annual Corks and Forks. $50 entrance fee allows for unlimited tasting of all wine, beer and food. Food and limited non-alcoholic drinks will be available to children under 21 and non-drinking adults
August 23-24, 2008 Webster Harvest Days
Webster, Minnesota
August 23-24, 2008 14th annual Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival
Bodega, California
August 23-24, 2008 Wine & Food Festival
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
Don't know the difference between cabernet and merlot? No need to worry. The 16th Annual Wine & Food Festival at Seven Springs offers a tantaliziing experience for anyone who loves exceptional wines accompanied by fine cuisine.
August 23-25, 2008 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Los Angeles, California
The only event that caters specifically to the Western foodservice industry. Includes: LA Food & Wine Festival; Culinary & Pastry Trophy; Barista Competitions; Pizza Competition.
August 24, 2008 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff
Montague, New Jersey
Bring a pot of your favorite Chili recipe and take home the prize! Or just attend our event and sample the Chili recipes and choose your favorite.
August 24-28, 2008 ACFSA International Conference
Charleston, South Carolina
Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates (ACFSA)
August 24, 2008 Heirloom Tomato Festival & Hot Stuff Salsa Competition
Coventry, Connecticut
Sample the many varieties of heirloom tomatoes, like Black Crim, Cherokee Chocolate, and Brandywine, now in season and available at one of the market’s premier events. Learn more about selecting, planting, and harvesting heirloom tomatoes.
August 25, 2008 Newlyn Fish Festival 2008
Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK
The Newlyn Fish Festival 2008 will be celebrating the Cornish Fishing Industry on the 25th of August, Bank Holiday Monday, from 9am to 5pm. Don't miss it!
August 25, 2008 Burleigh Brewing Co & Tastes Of Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Burleigh Brewing Co and the Duke will be hosting 2 events on the Tastes of Gold Coast calendar this year. Burleigh Brewing Co will hose a Tanks Tales and Tastings Beer Appreciation session on Monday 25 August as well as a Brewhouse BBQ on Friday 5 September.
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August 26-30, 2008 Expo Jordan
Amman, Jordan
The one and only food and beverage exhibition is Jordan , being held since 1998 , year after year this event became a success story by all means.
August 27-31, 2008 Panama Food & Beverage Festival
Panama City, Panama (no website yet)
Exhibition of food and beverage products, wine, spirits, kitchen, hotel and restaurant equipment. Presentation of 25 Chefs, A 5 Iron Chef presentation. Contact Information: Chef Luis Penedo - President (isacpanama@cableonda.net ) Manuel Alzamora - Manager Director (malzamora@gfcepanama.com )
August 28, 2008 The Joy of Sake
Honolulu, Hawaii
Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from Hawaii and Japan to sample this year's newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year's U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured.
August 28-30, 2009 6th Annual Epicurean Classic
St Joseph, Michigan
The Great Lakes’ premiere culinary event recognized for drawing serious attention to the region’s agricultural products, artisanal foods, and local wines and beers – and for attracting noted chefs and food lovers from around the country – is making the move from Traverse City to St. Joseph, MI this year with KitchenAid as its presenting sponsor.
August 28-Sept 1, 2008 73rd Annual Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
Morgan City, Louisiana
This is an event that will prove that oil and water really do mix. Deep in the heart of Cajun Country, every Labor Day Weekend, tens of thousands of people celebrate at Louisiana's oldest chartered harvest festival.
August 29-30, 2008 2008 Sweet Corn Festival
Millersport, Ohio
Featuring hot butter flavored sweet corn served fresh on the cob. Music, midway, parade, queen's pageant, round & square dancing and contests.
August 29-31, 2008 Annual National Championship Chuckwagon Race
Clinton, Arkansas
Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, barn dances.
August 29-31, 2008 Greek Festival
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Greek food & pastries, dancers & music, silent auction, craft booths … all at the beautiful Conference Center on Okaloosa Island.
August 29-31, 2008 Clyde Watermelon Festival
Clyde, Kansas
The Clyde Watermelon Festival, an annual event for over 100 years, began when watermelons were a choice crop on sandy, river bottom land and could be easily shipped out by rail. Labor Day Weekend.
August 29-Sept 1, 2008 Slow Food Nation
San Francisco, California
The world's most pressing questions regarding health, culture, the environment, education, social justice and the global economy are all deeply connected to the food we eat and how it is produced. Slow Food Nation is an event at the center of a movement with national impact and global implications. It will engage tens of thousands of attendees in learning how everyday choices affect our wellbeing, our culture and the health of the planet. The event will bring hundreds of farmers and food artisans from across the country to present an extraordinary range of foods and preparation techniques. It will offer activities for all ages, including food, music, talks, forums, workshops, films and exhibits, all highlighting food that supports an agricultural system that is good, clean and fair.
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August 29-Sept 1, 2008 A Taste of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
August 29-Sept 1, 2008 Annual Hearts O'Gold Cantaloupe Festival
Fallon, Nevada
Concerts, farmer’s market, cantaloupe foods and games, continuous entertainment, carnival, petting zoo fair exhibits and county fair.
August 29-Sept 1, 2008 13th Annual Taste of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
From French to Italian, Greek to Chinese, micro-brews to wines, desserts to appetizers and everything in-between, there was something to please even the most discriminating palate. This is a festival for the entire family that includes a wide variety of food, entertainment and fun activities.
August 30, 2008 Long Beach Crab Festival
Long Beach, California
August 30, 2008 The Irvington Stomp
Irvington, Virginia
Annual harvest-time festival at the White Fences Vineyard in Irvington, Va. Attendees are invited to stomp grapes in barrels, enjoy live performances, a corn maze, and much more. Ticket prices are $12 per person, $6 for children ages 6-16, under 6 free.
August 30-31, 2008 The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival
St Davids, West Wales, UK
A Celebration of Food and Countryside Crafts originating from the Wild.
August 30-31, 2008 Discover Virginia
Stanardsville, Virginia
Discover Virginia is the first festival in the area to showcase the many award-winning wineries of the nearby region. Discover Virginia showcases fabulous food and wine, as well as regional artisans, against a backdrop of beautiful mountain scenery and fantastic musical entertainment.
August 30-31, 2008 Harvest Festival
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
The farm machinery is humming and the ovens are hot as we celebrate sights, sounds and smells of bringing in the harvest - from a ladies perspective!
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August 30-31, 2008 Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival
Buffalo, New York
Celebrating “Buffalo Wings”, a national food icon that the world has accepted as a meal and snack staple. U.S. Chicken Wing Eating championship, and we will crown Miss Buffalo Wing.
August 30-31, 2008 Pocono Garlic Festival
Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania
A mix of the legendary Pocono-grown garlic, entertainment, and great food--all of it liberally laced with Pocono garlic. Come on out and indulge all your garlic fantasies!
August 30-31, 2008 16th Annual BBQ on the Bow Festival
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A Fun, Family Oriented Annual Culinary Festival Featuring Canada's Oldest BBQ Competition.
August 30-Sept 1, 2008 Harvest Wine Festival
Las Cruces, New Mexico
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!
August 30-Sept 1, 2008 36th Amish Country Cheese Festival
Arthur, Illinois
Large established 3 day street festival commemorating Arthur's cheese making history. Food and Craft Vendors, Live entertainment, 600#free cheese, Cheese Curling, Cheese eating contests, family friendly, 25-30,000 attendees each year
August 30-Sept 1, 2008 New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Lots of great music, arts and crafts, and those summer foods we all love make a perfect backdrop for wine, wine, wine!
August 30-Sept 1, 2008 Milan Melon Festival
Milan, Ohio
Labor Day Weekend.
August 30-Sept 1, 2008 Renzie BBQ Cook Off
Mckeesport, Pennsylvania
August 30-Sept 7, 2008 Tennessee Soybean Festival
Martin, Tennessee
Soybean Festival, Big Bean and Service Awards.
August 31-Sept 2, 2008 Hospitality NZ
Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand
The hospitality industry’s premier showcase, now larger and more sought after than ever! Combining five great events in one show – Hospitality Show, Wine New Zealand, NZ Culinary Fare, Telecom Seminars and the NZ Bar Show.
AUGUST 2007 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events
waiting for new dates
August 16-19, 2007 The International Food Brands Exhibition
Amman, Jordan
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