Oktoberfest
Germany's most famous beer and sausage festival.
Oktoberfest is one of the most famous food festivals in the world, attracting around 6.3 million visitors. This historic festival combines beer, parades, music and food in a huge venue. Visit Munich and join the vibrant Oktoberfest, where visitors can discover the best beer in Germany and sample some traditional Bavarian food. The festival takes place from September to October (16 days).
Napoli Pizza Village
Pizza festival held in Naples, Italy.
Considered one of the best food festivals in the world, Napoli Pizza Village serves millions of visitors every year. Visitors can enjoy everything related to pizza. The festival is held in June in Naples, Italy, the birthplace of the famous pizza.
Tokyo Ramen Show
Festival for ramen lovers.
As an iconic Japanese dish, ramen is loved by foodies all over the world. Ramen lovers can visit the festival dedicated to this dish at Komazawa Olympic Park. Visitors can find different types of ramen from all over Japan at the Tokyo Ramen Show. The festival runs from late October to early November.
International White Truffle Fair in Alba
The fair where expensive truffles are traded.
Truffles are one of the most prized gourmet delicacies. The International White Truffle Fair takes place annually in Alba, bringing together international food lovers to enjoy the taste of white truffles. Visitors can taste and buy truffles at the Alba White Truffle World Market, which showcases the finest truffles.
Salon Du Chocolat
Chocolate Fair in France.
There are many destinations for chocolate lovers, not least the Salon du Chocolat in Paris. This festival combines the luxury of haute couture with the passion for chocolate. Visitors can enjoy live presentations from world-renowned pastry chefs and watch models walk the catwalk in chocolate-inspired designs. They can also sample some of the most unusual chocolate pastries and learn more about the world’s most beloved sweets.
Maine Lobster Festival
The Lobster Festival takes place at Harbour Park.
The Maine Lobster Festival is a seafood lover's event. The five-day event at Rockland's Harbor Park brings visitors from all over to sample the best lobster in the world. Visitors can enjoy carnival games, local events, community art, and freshly caught Maine lobster.
World Gourmet Summit
Where the world's culinary elite gather.
Since 1997, the World Gourmet Summit has been an annual culinary event in Singapore that showcases international fine dining, featuring culinary experts and Michelin-starred chefs from around the world. The event also includes tastings and cooking workshops, held at venues ranging from luxury hotels to restaurants.
Grape Throwing Festival
The grape throwing festival recreates a Roman custom.
Also known as the Festa des Vermar (or Wine Fair), the Grape Throwing Festival takes place every year in the village of Binissalem, which is famous for its wines. During the festival, people gather around the vineyards and engage in grape throwing battles. The act of throwing grapes is a practice that has been practiced since ancient Roman times.
Tomato Throwing Festival
The world's largest food fight.
La Tomatina is a massive food festival, billed as the "World's Biggest Food Fight". During the festival, ripe tomatoes are thrown everywhere, creating a muddy mess that turns the town of Bunol red. The festival was first held in 1945. Today, the event is so popular that it attracts tourists from all over the world.
