Best Food Festivals of the USA

People learn a lot about a country's culture not just through the traveling around the country but through the delicious food it offers. If you wish to try different foods in the USA, a food festival is where the best of the best food businesses, big or small, often gather to showcase their incredible eateries.

Here's a list of some of the most known food festivals in the USA.

Charleston Food Plus Wine Festival

Charleston Food plus Wine Festival celebrates South Carolina's bounty and delectable culinary culture. This food festival aims mainly to raise money for student scholarships for those who wish to study culinary and hospitality as professions. It is a five-day food and wine festival complemented by a Culinary Village featuring winemakers, chefs, and even authors. If not Charleston, then checkout Greenville, SC!

The Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival

The beautiful and sunny Miami Beach, Florida, is lit with the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival. The event is a five-day affair with two programs at the Florida International University that brings out known personalities from not just the culinary but wine-making world and hosts more than 80 events, including presentations, classes, and dinners.

Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago is one of the many food festivals of the US, hosting an array of businesses offering delicious flavors of the Windy City. A fantastic musical lineup is held; previous years have seen the likes of Kongos, The Roots, Elle King, Billy Idol, and The Decemberists.

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience

Welcoming approximately 10,000 gastronomes, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a festival covering the epicurean celebration. It also supports culinary education, as 100 percent of the proceeds raised from the festival are used to support a number of different institutions. It's a four-day event where guests can visit participating restaurants that serve special menus, make you try an impressive array of wines from across the world, attend workshops and seminars and enjoy the Royal Street Stroll.

Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival

In the previous years, Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival has seen over 100 celebrity chefs, over 250 wines showcased from around the world, and plenty of live entertainment sessions. These sessions include spirit tastings and cooking demonstrations. The proceeds raised from the event help support the Berkeley Foundation, a charity that distributes funds to many different L.A.-based organizations helping the youngsters.