2019's Best Remaining Food and Wine Festivals

Food and Wine Festivals

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Whether you're a true wine aficionado, wanting to learn more about different types of wine, a real foodie, or are just looking to have a good time, these Food and Wine Festivals across the country are worth a visit.

Denver International Wine Festival: July 10 - 12

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Located at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado this Food & Wine Festival is for the true aficionado. With a Pairsine Chefs Fine Food & Wine Pairing Competition and a Grand Tastings showcasing more than fifty wineries and distilleries.

Finger Lakes Wine Festival: July 12 - 14

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For those just looking to have a good time, the Finger Lakes Wine Festival is for you. Join in their toga celebration during the 'Launch of the Lakes', and you may just be crowned King or Queen of the festival! There are enhanced seminars for those who want to learn more about wine, cooking classes, a Great Western Breakfast to get your day started and a four-course Taster's Banquet at the Jack Daniel's Club. There's live music throughout the event and guests can even sign up for one of the festival's 'glamping' spots.

California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara: July 19 - 20

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What better place to celebrate wine than in California? Join the California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara for wine, gourmet food and plenty of California sunshine. This beachside festival will feature hundreds of wines, some local craft brews and wonderful foods to pair with your favorite beverage. Can't make it to Santa Barbara during this time? The California Wine Festival will also host the CA Brew & BBQ in Santa Barbara on September 28 and another festival in Huntington Beach October 25-26.

Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival: July 25 - 28

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Relax in the idyllic scenery of Crested Butte at the Wine & Food Festival. With over 500 wines, beers and spirits expected to be presented at the Grand Tasting, you're sure to find a couple of new favorites. Not really sure what you should be looking for at a tasting? Sign up for one of the event's seminars to learn all the intricacies and go home sounding like a pro.

33rd Annual International Pinot Noir Celebration: July 26 - 28

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For the lover of wines - especially the Pinot Noir - this three-day event is a coveted festival. With numerous accolades, the International Pinot Noir Celebration - now in its thirty-third year - will be held in picturesque McMinnville, Oregon. Walk among the vineyards, indulge in northwest cuisine and of course taste magnificent wines.

Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival: August 9 - 10

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Enjoy wine, beer, food and hot air balloons! Ticket purchases come with a souvenir glass and five samples of Nebraska wine or a selection of beer. With activities for everyone in the family, the festival will have live entertainment, helicopter rides, hot air balloons and plenty of good eats.

Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival: August 22 - 25

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Perhaps one of the largest Food and Wine Festivals LA does not disappoint. Los Angeles rolls out the red carpet for celebrity chefs, celebrated winemakers and throws a festival with all the glitz and glam of Hollywood as only they can.

Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival: August 29 - November 23

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One of the most loved festivals is returning to Epcot this year with plans to extend the length of the event. Guests are treated to not only great wines, beers and spirits but phenomenal food choices highlighting food from around the world. There are also multiple seminars, concerts demonstrations and more. Be on the lookout for these delicious items that might make a comeback at this year's festival.

Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival: September 6 - 8

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The Wine and Harvest Festival in Paw Paw, Michigan is fun for the whole family. With events like a duck race, turtle derby, kayak race and hole-in-one tournament, you won't even feel guilty consuming a few extra wine calories. Try your hand - or, erm, foot - at the Coca Cola Grape Stomp where the person who can produce the most will be crowned the winner. Don't worry - no one will be using the foot juice in their wine-making process though.

Salt Lake's Food & Wine Fest: September 11 - 16

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Salt Lake like to celebrate their foodies for almost a whole week at their Food & Wine Fest. From specialty dinners to cooking classes, restaurants all over the city are getting involved in this event.

Music City Food + Wine: September 20 - 22

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Get your boots ready for a toe-tapping good time at the Music City Food + Wine Festival. With as much music as there will be good food and spirits, this festival is three days of merriment. There's even a Gospel Brunch on Sunday with all the best brunch items and Southern classics you crave.

Maryland Wine Festival: September 21 - 22

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There will be over 150 Maryland wines at this festival alone. And with live music and an entire cheese pavilion - how could you go wrong? Foodies can find everything from oysters to falafel.

Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta: September 22 - 29

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New Mexico is well-known for its love for chiles. Pair this with a wine festival and guests are in for a real treat. From a Grand Tasting to seminars to even a golf classic, the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta is one party you won't want to miss.

Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival: October 3 - 6

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Considered an 'upscale' version of regular food and wine festivals the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Tivoli Village is loaded with decadence. Already with a great list of chefs set to wow guests with their culinary creations, your taste buds will be thanking you for attending this event.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival: October 5 - 27

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What could be better than a food and wine festival in paradise? This huge festival takes place on several of Hawaii's islands, lasts for three weeks and features more than 150 well-known chefs and culinary personalities. Plus, all ticket purchases help to benefit farmers and ranchers in Hawaii as well as building local culinary schools.

NYC Wine & Food Festival: October 10 - 13

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Sponsored by Food Network and Cooking Channel, guests are sure to enjoy some tantalizing dishes. Party on the pier, partake in grand tastings, hands-on classes and even family fun events at the NYC Wine & Food Festival.

12th Annual Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival: October 23 - 27

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Join in for the tasting of some real 'unicorns' - hard to find wines and special reserve level labels at the 12th Annual Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival. Kickoff the festival with a grill off, don't forget to stop by the Lobsterpalooza!, enjoy chocolate and red wine pairing event and more at this weekend full of good food, wine and plenty of stellar views.

Oklahoma Wine Walk & Brew Fest: October 26

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Join in for the second weekend of the Oklahoma Wine Walk & Brew Fest this fall in Norman, Oklahoma. Highlighting local wineries, breweries and distilleries the festival is also full of live music and food trucks.

Savannah Food & Wine Festival: November 4 - 10

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The Savannah Food & Wine Festival features almost a week of merriment showcasing all the best Savannah has to offer. Join in on the Riverboat Luncheon, Taste of Savannah, Jazz + Bubble Brunch and more - but you may just want to wear your stretchy pants for all of these culinary delights.

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