23 Festivals For Foodies In 2016
food festival introWhere else can you attend a cake pop workshop in the morning, sip on a flight of microbrews in mid-afternoon, and tuck into a one-off dinner hosted by your favourite celebrity chef come evening?
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London Beer Week, 22-28 February –London Beer Week, 22-28 February – The wide world of great British brews will be on tap at this self-described “hive of pop-up beer bars and immersive beer experiences” based out of The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, with a side programme of Beer Tours to be held at ale-soaked establishments across the city. In all, 100 venues are expected to serve more than 20,000 glasses of suds during the week-long event. drinkup.london
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Charleston Wine + Food, 2-6 March –Charleston Wine + Food, 2-6 March – Chefs like Sean Brock, Mike Lata and Matthew Niessner have transformed Southern staples like shrimp and grits into high-dollar dishes, and Charleston into a city for connoisseurs. Catch them – and literally hundreds of other famed chefs from the South – in action at this celebration of local tastes, tipples and traditions. charlestonwineandfood.com [Photo: Andrew Cebulka]
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, 4-13 March –Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, 4-13 March – If culture is Melbourne’s main selling point, cuisine isn’t far behind. Visitors can sample all it has to offer at this annual feasting frenzy encompassing nearly 300 events and offering something for every palate (and wallet), from gourmet dinners to free block parties, not to mention camp outs, food truck rallies, chef-hosted workshops and the so-called world’s longest lunch. melbournefoodandwine.com.au
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Cocktails in the City, London, 10-12 March –Cocktails in the City, London, 10-12 March – The best of London’s bar scene in one stunning historic setting? Don’t mind if we do! More than 20 fashionable bars will be stirring, shaking and straining their way into visitors’ hearts, surrounded by the 1820s opulence of Grade I-listed events venue One Mayfair. Bonus reason to attend: this landmark building will close its doors permanently at the end of March. cocktailsinthecity.co.uk
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Wildfoods Festival, Hokitika (New Zealand), 12 March –Wildfoods Festival, Hokitika (New Zealand), 12 March – Chocolate beetles, colostrum cheesecake and the mysteriously named “mountain oyster” (spoiler alert: they’re lamb testicles) – these aren’t your everyday eats. Running since 1990, Wildfoods was born to highlight the indigenous treats of New Zealand’s West Coast, which crowds can sample while taking in the live entertainment like cooking demonstrations, musical acts, stand-up comedy and a wacky fashion contest. wildfoods.co.nz
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The Food Show, Wellington, 8-10 April –The Food Show, Wellington, 8-10 April – Less “feral”, more “foodie”, this event in the Kiwi capital is the place to taste specialties from home and abroad, try out the latest in kitchen gizmos and browse local products from hot sauce to yogurt and wine. If you can’t make it in April, catch the show when it hits Auckland in July. foodshow.co.nz
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EAT! Vancouver, 29 April - 1 May –EAT! Vancouver, 29 April – 1 May – It’s easy to spend all day sampling what vendors and restaurants from across Canada have brought to the table, but don’t miss the other attractions like hands-on workshops, collaborative chef dinners, a pastry panel and the Canadian Flavours Gala. eat-vancouver.com
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Waikiki Spam Jam, 2 May –Waikiki Spam Jam, 30 April – Hawaii’s love affair with tinned meat has become one of its most endearing quirks, and the centre of one if its most popular gatherings. Waikiki’s main street closes for traffic and opens for Spam-loving locals and travellers, who come to partake of Spam-based specialties like Mango BBQ Spam sliders, Spam cupcakes and Spam lo mein, along with a programme of family-friendly activities and live bands. spamjamhawaii.com
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Weekend of the Rolling Kitchens, Amsterdam, 12-16 May –Weekend of the Rolling Kitchens, Amsterdam, 12-16 May – The finger-licking fanfare around food trucks right now is contagious; no wonder one of the trendiest towns in Europe has caught the bug. As these kitchens roll in, serving everything from seafood and Dutch favourites to burgers, pizza and tempting sweets, they roll out the good times, with diversions like dancing, music and rides for the little ones. rollendekeukens.amsterdam
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Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular, Melbourne/Sydney/Auckland, May and June –GABS Beer | Cider | Food Festival, Melbourne/Sydney/Auckland, May and June – Not that the fun-loving Aussies need an excuse to grab a pint of the frothy stuff, but here’s one anyway: a massive craft beer festival featuring hundreds of hard-to-get-your-hands-on Australian brews, some of which are made exclusively for the occasion. gabs.beer
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Singapore Food Festival, July –Singapore Food Festival, July – Small in size, big on flavour; Singapore’s cuisine – as unique, diverse and colourful as its population – is a point of national pride. See, smell and sample it in all its glory at this annual feast showcasing the entire spectrum, from traditional dishes to modern concoctions, and street vendors to celebrity chefs. yoursingapore.com
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Mango Festival, New Delhi, 2 July –Mango Festival, New Delhi, 2 July – You may know the mango as one of the world’s favourite tropical fruits, but did you know it comes in more than 500 varieties? Festival-goers at this mega mango jamboree can taste-test dozens of them, and watch as they’re prepared in a variety of unusual recipes. Then there are the mango eating contests, mango carving demonstrations, mango trivia quizzes, biggest mango competitions… indianholiday.com
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Grillstock, Bristol, 2-3 July –Grillstock, Bristol, 2-3 July – It’ll be meaty mayhem this summer when Grillstock fires up at the Bristol Harbour. Craft beers and live music combine with all manner of tender BBQ ribs, steaks, pork-stuffed sandwiches, kebabs – anything you can cook over an open flame – for a festival that’s so essentially “summertime”. grillstock.co.uk
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Fresh Food Festival, Lejre (Denmark), 21-24 July –Fresh Food Festival, Lejre (Denmark), 21-24 July – Once you’ve gotten your fill of flesh, it might be time for a detox; consider heading over to Denmark for a celebration of fresh fruit and veg in all its crunchy glory. Focusing on wellness (in general) and raw, vegan lifestyles (in particular), the event promotes healthy living through a programme of athletic activities, guest lecturers, food demonstrations and more. freshfoodfestival.com
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Maine Lobster Festival, 3-7 August –Maine Lobster Festival, 3-7 August – Like a lively county fair, but with hearty helpings of the world’s most sought-after crustacean, Maine’s annual lobster fest is delicious fun for the whole family. Browse the arts and crafts tent full of locally made goods, attend live musical performances, join the slapstick sport of the lobster crate races, and spend the rest of the time gorging yourself on some of the freshest seafood you’ve ever had. mainelobsterfestival.com
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Austin Ice Cream Festival, 13 August –Austin Ice Cream Festival, 13 August – There are plenty of ways to beat the sizzling Texas heat, but this is certainly the tastiest of them all. Games, live entertainment and all manner of competitions – from popsicle stick sculpture-making to ice-cream-eating contests – guarantee a sugar-fuelled good time. icecreamfestival.org
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Seattle Street Food Festival, 20-21 August –Seattle Street Food Festival, 20-21 August – Seattle has made a name for itself on the foodie scene, with no small thanks to events like this one that show off the city’s true prandial prowess. Prep your belly for some of the best food truck fare on the planet. seattlestfoodfest.com
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Galway Oyster Festival, 22-25 September –Galway Oyster Festival, 22-25 September – Boasting the World Oyster Opening Championships along with grand parades, galas, cooking classes and Guinness-soaked shindigs fuelled by merry Irish tunes, this is one event that’s not to be missed – whether you’re a fan of knocking back briny bivalves or not. galwayoysterfestival.com
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Franschhoek Uncorked, Franschhoek (South Africa), 26-27 September –Franschhoek Uncorked, Franschhoek (South Africa), 24-25 September – Take towering mountain peaks, rolling meadows and quaint Cape Dutch architecture, then add a cadre of wineries and gourmet eateries, and suddenly the small town of Franschhoek becomes a dream destination for epicures. Sip and savour Cape wine and cuisine at events throughout the town and surrounding vineyards. franschhoekuncorked.co.za
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London Restaurant Festival, 1-31 October –London Restaurant Festival, 1-31 October – World-renowned restaurants offer one-off dinner menus; safari suppers roam the city pairing each course with Champagne; gourmet restaurant-hopping tours set foodies loose on the town. It’s culinary chaos of the very best kind. Bonus: American Express cardmembers can enjoy exclusive dinners with some of London’s most prominent chefs. londonrestaurantfestival.com
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Le Salon du Chocolat, Paris, 28 October - 1 November –Le Salon du Chocolat, Paris, 28 October – 1 November – A feast of chocolate in the City of Lights? It sounds almost too decadent to be true. Join chocolatiers, pastry chefs, cocoa experts and fellow chocoholics for 5 days of workshops, demonstrations, entertainment and tastings, tastings, tastings. salonduchocolat.fr
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Devour! The Food Film Fest, Wolfville (Nova Scotia), 2-6 November –Devour! The Food Film Fest, Wolfville (Nova Scotia), 2-6 November – A city with a thriving cultural community and the nickname “the New Napa of the North”, Wolfville is a worthy host for a festival that pairs film with local flavour – literally. Expect screenings of “culinary cinema” favourites, along with tastings, food and wine tours, and glamorous gala dinners. devourfest.com
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Taste Festivals Worldwide, Various Dates Throughout The Year –Taste Festivals Worldwide, Various Dates Throughout The Year – Have festival, will travel. Or something like that. Taste conducts more than 20 events across the globe, from Helsinki to Hong Kong and Paris to Perth, teaming up with local chefs, restaurants and flavour entrepreneurs to put on a tongue-tingling show that highlights local cuisine and the people behind it. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to finally take that city trip, here you go. tastefestivals.com
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