The Best Food Festivals Around the World

Did you know that more than 50% of Americans claim to be food lovers? That's no surprise as the "foodie" industry is a booming industry.

If you are a food lover, though, you probably love experiencing different foods from around the world as well as experiencing the culture along with it. Or maybe you're a restaurant owner and want to up your food game. If that's the case, you don't want to miss some of the best food festivals around the world. 

Curious what they are? Keep reading to learn more!

Pizzafest in Italy

Are you a pizza lover? There's no better place to eat pizza than in Italy. However, there's really no better place to eat pizza than at the Pizzafest in Italy which happens every single September in Naples.

Pizzafest lasts anywhere from 5 to 11 days, where you can try out so many different kinds of pizza.

You not only get to try different pizzas, but you also get to watch some chefs create the pizzas and walk you through the process of how they make their pizza.

You may even be able to take some tips home to try making a delicious Italian pizza.

Dumpling Festival in Hong Kong

The dumpling festival is always held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month of the year.

Not only will you be able to try out dumplings from different vendors and places, but you will also be surrounded by a celebration of lion dances and dragon boat races. You will even be able to stop by various flea markets during the dumpling festival.

Every dumpling is different - from the amount of spice that is put in each one to the type and amount of rice in the dumpling as well. The chefs that create these unique dumplings create some of the best dumplings you would ever have.

Salon Du Chocolat in France

If you are a chocolate lover, you won't want to miss this festival in France! It's the largest festival dedicated to chocolate around the entire world!

It takes place from the end of October through the beginning of November for five days. While there, you will be able to try some of the world's best chocolates, look at beautiful chocolate sculptures, visit different chocolate exhibits and workshops as well as watch a chocolate fashion show. 

With live performances and hands-on workshops, this is one of the best food festivals around the world that you don't want to miss.

They even have a shop online that has some of the best chocolates for you!

Oktoberfest in Germany

We're sure you've heard of Oktoberfest in Germany before. It's the world's biggest beer festival that happens in October in Munich. The 157th Oktoberfest is happening this September and October in Munich, starting on September 17th and lasting until October 3rd.

The event is so popular, that it draws about 6 million visitors to the festival each year.

While at Oktoberfest, you don't want to forget to try out pretzels and bratwurst when you tire of all the beer you've been having. Don't forget to have the German cheese sauce on your pretzel, too!

If you choose to go to this festival, you want to dress the part. You want to show up in the traditional Oktoberfest gear, so make sure to go shopping for a few outfits before you show up!

Tokyo Ramen Show in Tokyo

Another great food festival around the world is the Tokyo Ramen Show.

This festival is held yearly at the Komazawa Olympic Park, showcasing all types of different dishes of ramen from around the country. They can be traditional or untraditional as well as simple or extravagant. 

To get into the event, you don't have to pay anything. However, for a bowl of ramen, you need to pay $5.85 plus tax. With such a cheap price for a bowl of ramen, you can go and try out so many different kinds!

There are two different parts to the event. The first six days feature 18 vendors and then after that, 18 new vendors come through for the next five days.

Tulum Taste of Mexico in Tulum

If you've never been to Tulum, you'll want to go during the Taste of Mexico event to get the best of both worlds - the beautiful views as well as delicious foods.

It's not just food, though! When you that to the Tulum Taste of Mexico event, you'll have the opportunity to try out all types of food, wine, and spirits! If you're a tequila lover, you definitely don't want to miss this event.

The event lasts for about a week, and there is a calendar of events so that you know what is going on on a daily basis throughout the event.

You can rest assured that there is no food imported to the event - it is all authentic cuisine from around the country.

The Best Food Festivals Around the World

If you are a foodie, you may want to make these food festivals a part of your bucket list for things to do before you die.

Whether you go to the dumpling festival or the Tulum Taste of Mexico, you'll experience some of the world's best food as well as experience the local culture. You can even make an entire trip out of the event surrounding the dates.

If you are a vendor for one of these food festivals or simply own your own restaurant, we want to help you keep it running! Check out our products online and don't hesitate to contact us with questions.