Midwestern US Food Festivals

Top Midwestern US Food Festivals:

Taste of Chicago:

Official Site: Taste of Chicago
When: July
Location: Grant Park in Chicago, IL
Description: Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival.

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival:

Official Site: Reynoldsburg Tomato Fest
When: August
Location: Huber Park in Reynoldsburg, OH
Description: In 1965, Reynoldsburg City Council dedicated a plaque commemorating a proclamation that named Reynoldsburg as the birthplace of the commercial tomato. Annually for more than 45 years, the citizens of Reynoldsburg have organized the Tomato Festival in celebration of that proclamation.
Each year, the festival draws thousands of visitors from around the state who want to enjoy home-grown family fun. Festival-goers enjoy tomato displays and contests, concessions, arts and crafts exhibits, live musical entertainment, children's activities, and the opportunity to meet the friendly people of Reynoldsburg.

National Cherry Festival:

Official Site: Cherry Festival
When: July
Location: Traverse City, MI
Description: Known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, Traverse City hosts the National Cherry Festival, named one of USA Today's top ten annual festivals. Festival goers can savor the flavor of cherries, and enjoy parades, family and kids events, entertainment, and more than 150 events along the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay.
Car fanatics can explore the classic vehicle show, while golfers try their luck at the million dollar hole-in-one contest. Indulge in a pie eating contest, or get competitive at the beach volleyball tournament. Kids will enjoy days of competition with big wheel races, and cherry pit spitting and cherry pie eating contests.

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