Food and Drink Events in the Yahoo! Directory

SIAL - Global Food Products Exhibition
International gathering for food industry professionals, with meetings in North America, South America, Europe, and China.
www.sial.fr
National Cherry Festival - Traverse City, MI
Come celebrate the cherry harvest.
www.cherryfestival.org
Salon Du Chocolat - Paris, France
International chocolate show featuring world-class exhibitors, chef demonstrations, chocolate fashion, gifts, activities for children, and more. Also in French.
www.chocoland.com
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival - Melbourne, Victoria
Annual celebration of food and wine. Includes calendar of events, contacts, and news.
www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - Brooklyn, NY@
Find sites about Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contests held in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Sites feature background information, photos, winners, and notable participants of the annual 4th of July eating contest.
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World Vegan Day
International focal point for celebrating veganism's birthday every year on the November 1st.
www.worldveganday.org
Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival - Ludlow, England
Set in Ludlow Castle and town center. Sells and displays good quality products from Shropshire and the Welsh borders.
www.foodfestival.co.uk
Castroville Artichoke Festival - Castroville, CA
Annual spring event with a parade, 10K run, RV jamboree, classic car show, as well as food and entertainment celebrating the thistle-like daisy.
www.artichoke-festival.org
Barbecue Festival - Lexington, NC
Festival held in Lexington, NC, offering the best barbecue in the world, plus exhibits, crafts, entertainment, and pigs.
www.barbecuefestival.com
Scottsdale Culinary Festival - Scottsdale, AZ
Annual April extravaganza of epicurean dinners and events.
www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
Tasting Australia - Adelaide, South Australia
International food, wine, beverage, and media festival, held every two years in Adelaide.
www.tasting-australia.com.au
Taste of Minnesota - St. Paul, MN
Annual event featuring music, food, and a spectacular fireworks show.
www.tasteofmn.org
California Avocado Festival - Carpenteria, CA
Annual festival featuring bands celebrating the local production of avocados.
www.avofest.com
World Pastry Team Championship
Top pastry professionals in the United States and abroad will converge for a weekend of demonstrations, dinners, competition, and fun.
www.pastrychampionship.com
Toronto's Festival of Beer - Toronto, Ontario
Celebration of Canada's rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the brewing craft from around the country. Also known as Beerfest.
www.beerfestival.ca
World Gourmet Summit (WGS) - Singapore
Annual culinary event showcasing epicurean culture to both the trade and consumer.
www.worldgourmetsummit.com
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival - Elmira, Ontario
Offers many events and attractions in the heart of Mennonite country.
www.elmiramaplesyrup.com
National Corndog Day
Takes place annually and coincides with the Saturday of the final 32 teams in the NCAA basketball tournament.
www.corndogday.com
East Maui Taro Festival - Hana, HI
Annual spring event focusing on kalo or taro, Hawaii's traditional staple food, and celebrating the restoration of Hawaiian culture though music, hula, arts, crafts, food, and more.
www.tarofestival.org
Casino Beef Week - Casino, New South Wales
Includes program schedule, tourist information, and highlights from past beef celebrations.
www.casinobeefweek.com.au