If your idea of fun includes food and entertainment, you'll love these food festivals. Whether you're in Europe, America, Asia or Oceania, you'll find something for you here. No matter what kind of food you are looking for, the hosts will take excellent care of you!
Maine Lobster Festival, USA
This annual seafood festival takes place over five days on the first weekend of August. It features dozens of events and, of course, a chance to eat delicious lobster dinners and all things lobster, including lobster rolls, macaroni and cheese, and lobster salad, to name a few.
Garlic Festival in Gilroy, CA
The Gilroy Garlic Festival began in 1979 and today is the largest garlic festival in the world. Expect live music, a golf tournament, a rodeo, and of course, lots of delicious garlic food!
Watermelon Festival in Queensland, Australia
If you've always wanted to try watermelon skiing or any other watermelon-related activity (including an eating contest), this festival is for you! The program also includes a parade, beach party and of course markets and lots of fun family activities.
Maslenitsa, Moscow, Russia
The Maslenitsa festival is an Eastern Slavic holiday usually celebrated at the end of February. The main feast is blini - a traditional pancake often served with butter, honey or cream. Of course, there are other traditional foods to try during the week-long celebration.
La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain
Held yearly at the end of August, La Tomatina is probably the world's biggest food fight (in this case - with tomatoes). Over 40,000 people visit the festival yearly, making it a huge tourist attraction.
Galway Oyster Festival, Ireland
Since 1954, Galway has become a mecca for oyster lovers. Here you can sample delicious food as well as entertainment, including the World Oyster Opening Championship.
Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
Oktoberfest is usually synonymous with drinking beer, but food is also an important part of the celebration. From giant sausages to typical German dishes, Oktoberfest is the place to drink, eat and be merry! | BGNES
