some food festivals around the world that are worth traveling for



  • Experiencing local food is one of the best parts of traveling.
  • Every year dozens of cities around the world host their own food and drink festivals.
  • Festivals worth traveling for include Cayman Cookout, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, and Tokyo's Ramen Show.

Traveling foodies know that one of the major highlights of visiting a new place is sampling the regional grub.

You can learn a lot from eating like a local, and partaking in a famous food fest is the ideal way to do it.

These 10 food festivals around the world are worth the plane ticket alone.

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Cayman Cookout, Cayman Islands


 

Every January the world's most famous cooks flock to the Cayman Islands for the Cayman Cookout hosted by the legendary chef Eric Ripert, owner of the three Michelin-starred NYC restaurant Le Bernardin.

Four days of culinary bliss take place on the white sand of the famed Seven Mile Beach. For the cookout's tenth year, the Ritz Carlton — the presenter of this year's festival — has planned extravagant lunches, dinners, diving excursions, tastings, and demonstrations by chefs like Anthony Bourdain, Emeril Lagasse, and more.

Tokyo Ramen Show, Tokyo, Japan


 

Possibly the most popular food in Japan, this tasty noodle and broth dish takes over Komazawa Olympic Park for 11 days every fall. This year the event runs from late October to early November.

Sample the iconic soup from 18 different vendors serving up all different styles and flavors from all over the country. Best of all, entry to the park is free, and one steaming bowl of ramen costs less than $8.

Food and Wine Classic, Aspen, Colorado


 

Aspen's Food and Wine Classic is a star-studded event that takes place in the Colorado mountains every June. Every one of the festival's three days feature grand tastings, a chance for attendees to make their way through massive tents that feature wine and bites from world-renowned brands and restaurants.

This year, the festival's talent list boasts names like Richard Blais, Anne Burrell, and Andrew Zimmern. As for what you'll be eating, take a look at the food we sampled at 2017's festival.

Salon du Chocolat, Paris, France


 

The Salon du Chocolate describes itself as the "world's largest event dedicated to chocolate." Taking place in Paris during the fall, the festival features 500 participants from 60 countries, 200 of which are chefs.

Last year's program included a selection of chocolate sculptures, pastry and chocolate workshops, and a fashion show where models were clothed in chocolate dresses.

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Melbourne, Australia


 

Attracting over 250,000 people to the city every March, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is the country's premiere food and wine festival. Make your way past the winding vendor booths and check out top notch rooftop bars and restaurants. Attendees have the chance to experience over 200 events.

This year, the festival will also focus on how food affects the liveability of communities today and in the future.

Barbados Food & Rum, Barbados


 

Known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean and the birthplace of rum, it's no wonder this island goes all out every November for its annual Food & Rum Festival.

Sip on the local elixir, sample the fresh seafood, and dig your feet into the sand with chefs like Jean-Georges and Michael Hinds.

World Gourmet Summit, Singapore


 

If you have fancy taste when it comes to food, then the World Gourmet Summit should be on your bucket list. The event — which has been happening for over a decade — will run for most of April this year and gives attendees the chance to sample gourmet offerings prepared by Michelin-starred chefs from around the world.

This year's program boasts a gourmet golf experience as well as multiple themed dinners to choose from.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Anaheim, California


 

The happiest place on earth just got even happier. From March 2nd through April 12th, Disneyland will feature over a dozen kiosks serving California-inspired food and drinks around the park.

Tickets can be purchased to see celebrity chefs give demonstrations, participate in wine, beer, and spirit tastings or to book reservations for a gourmet dinner and wine pairing.

La Mercè Festival, Barcelona, Spain


 

In Spain, food, culture, and music are synonymous. The city's largest festival, La Mercè, takes place for four days every September. The festival dates back to 1871, when it was first deemed an official city holiday honoring The Roman Catholic feast day of Our Lady Mercy.

Book a ticket and eat all the paella, tapas, and Spanish food you possibly can. There will also be plenty of homemade sangria as you dance and eat late into the night.

Daegu Chicken and Beer (Chimac) Festival, Seoul, South Korea


 

You'd be hard pressed to find a better pairing than fried chicken and local beer. This ultra popular Korean food fest brings over a million visitors to the city for five days at the end of July.

Thanks to live performances, beer tastings, and all the fried chicken you could ever want, making the trek out there seems a lot more tempting.

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