Festivals

Best Festivals In The West

The West is home to some of the best culinary festivals in the U.S.

  1. Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff

    May 08, 2010

    May 08, 2010

    Salsa and Beer Tasting. Fun-filled afternoon with unlimited tasting, Peoples' Choice and Judges' Awards.  Proceeds benefit the performing arts youth programs at Petaluma's historic Cinnabar Theater
    Street: Behren's Park, Herzog Hall, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds
    City: Petaluma
    Country: USA
    State: California

    Email:
    Phone: (707)763-8920
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    Website: http://cinnabartheater.org/chili/public-info.html

  2. California Strawberry Festival

    May 15, 2010

    May 16, 2010

    Oxnard is about 25 miles south of Santa Barbara, California. The festival is great family fun. Lots of good food, strawberry shortcake, and beautiful local scenery.

    Ranked among the top Festivals in the nation, the weekend celebration annually the third weekend in May offers a spectacle of strawberry fun for each and every one. Since 1984, Festival guests have enjoyed award-winning attractions, interactive exhibits, gooey contests, the hottest names in entertainment, the largest collection of Fine Arts & Crafts with 200+ booths, and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations, Strawberryland For Kids boasts free rides, puppet shows, and more
    Street: Strawberry Meadows Of College Park
    City: Oxnard
    Country: USA
    State: California

    Email:
    Phone: 888-288-9242
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    Website: http://www.strawberry-fest.org/

  3. Castroville Artichoke Festival

    May 15, 2010

    May 16, 2010

    Marilyn Monroe was the first Artichoke festival queen in 1948. It's been uphill for artichoke sales ever since. Try fried artichokes, they are fabulous. Once you are in the neighborhood, You are just another 20 minutes from beautiful Monterey, California.
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    City: Castroville
    Country: USA
    State: California

    Email: info@artichoke-festival.org
    Phone: (831) 633-2465
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    Website: http://www.artichoke-festival.org/

  4. Story Road Tamale Festival

    June 05, 2010

    June 06, 2010

    Hot Tamales, anyone? Come celebrate and share the Mexican Heritage and Culture with the communities of the Bay Area with a healthy family environment of goodwill, music, dance, and of course, TAMALES! The fiesta will ensure a day of fun, tradition and thousands of tamale lovers
    Street: Emma Prusch Farm Park
    City: San Jose
    Country: USA
    State: California

    Email: info@storyroad.org
    Phone: (888)582-6253
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    Website: http://www.storyroadtamalefestival.org

  5. Santa Barbara French Festival

    July 17, 2010

    July 18, 2010

    As if you need an excuse to go to beautiful Santa Barbara California. Held on Basille Day weekend this is a great local festival with food and entertainment (over 40 live stage acts) as well as games for the kiddies. If you have any room for food after, make sure to take run down to the beach at eat some seafood at Brophies, one of the best little places in Santa Barbara; real well know by the locals.
    Street: Oak Park
    City: Santa Barbara
    Country: USA
    State: California

    Email: frenchfestival@yahoo.com
    Phone: 805-564-7274
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    Website: http://www.frenchfestival.com/

  6. Gilroy Garlic Festival

    July 23, 2010

    July 25, 2010

    Gilroy is located about 90 miles south of San Francisco. It is know as the garlic capital of the world. The festival features every conceivable product made with garlic including garlic wine and garlic ice cream. Humm...
    Street: Christmas Hill Park
    City: Gilroy
    Country: USA
    State: California

    Email: clove@gilroygarlicfestival.com
    Phone: (408) 842-1625
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    Website: http://gilroygarlicfestival.com/

  7. Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

    August 07, 2010

    August 07, 2010

    Olathe claims to have the sweetest corn in the west. Taste a few ears and report back please.
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    City: Olathe
    Country: USA
    State: Colorado

    Email: bsale@ci.olathe.co.us
    Phone: 866-363-CORN
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    Website: http://www.olathesweetcornfest.com/

  8. The Whole Enchilada Fiesta

    September 24, 2010

    September 26, 2010

    Did you know that world's largest enchilada weighs 750 pounds? Come to the festival to see for yourself.   Ingredients include 750 lbs. of stone ground corn to make the Masa tortillas, 175 gallons of vegetable oil, heated to cook the tortillas, 75 gallons of red chili sauce, 175 lbs. of grated cheese and 50 lbs. chopped onions
    **NOTE: Dates below are not yet finalized
    Street: Downtown Mall
    City: Las Cruces
    Country: USA
    State: New Mexico

    Email:
    Phone: 575-526-1938
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    Website: http://www.enchiladafiesta.com/

  9. Oyster Fest

    October 02, 2010

    October 03, 2010

    Get your shucking arm ready.   The OysterFest hosts the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships. Also features the local microbreweries, wine tasting, and other seafood tastings as well.
    Street: 751 W Fairgrounds Rd
    City: Shelton
    Country: USA
    State: Washington

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    Website: http://www.oysterfest.org/

  10. Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

    November 05, 2010

    November 14, 2010

    Sample fabulous estate grown Kona coffees. Even features recipe contests and lots of foods from entrees to desserts made with Kona Coffee. This is a great events for historical culture buffs as well as Foodies.
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    City: Kona
    Country: USA
    State: Hawaii

    Email: info@konacoffeefest.com
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    Website: http://www.konacoffeefest.com/default.htm

  11. Verboort Sausage Festival

    November 06, 2010

    November 06, 2010

    What a deal, all you can eat Verboort Sausage for $15.00. The event is held in an area surround by 116 Giant Sequoia (redwood) trees. Also handmade quilts and candies offered for sale.  Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
    Street: 4285 NW Visitation Rd
    City: Forest Grove
    Country: USA
    State: Oregon

    Email:
    Phone: (503) 357-3860
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    Website: http://www.verboort.org/dinner/