Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off — Magnolia, Ark.
After the parade of grills, the highlight of this festival is the cook-off, where more than 4,000 rib-eye steaks are grilled, but only one will win the top prize of $4,000.
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival — Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Amelia Island produces 4 million pounds of shrimp every year, so it's fitting that it holds this annual festival, which draws more than 100,000 festivalgoers all wanting to try the best seafood dish.
Crystal Beach produces some of the best crab in the country, and this small-town festival celebrates the bounty. Visitors can taste their way through the festival and more.
At the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, restaurants showcase a mix of local favorites and creative new dishes that are paired with a host of different wines from around the world.
This festival combines food, music, contests and a professional rib-eating competition. One of the highlights is the rib cook-off — the search to find the best ribs around.
The BBQ competition is the major draw at this festival, and it's judged by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Visitors can enjoy the food and entertainment, as well as shop for rubs and sauces.
Three days of berry mania is the best way to describe this festival. Local merchants and vendors are stocked with treats, both savory and sweet, for visitors to try.
