Best Food Festivals in the USA 2026
Food-and-drink festivals celebrating regional flavors, harvests, and cuisines. We list 8,845 food festivals across 49 states for 2026, with the season peaking in July, September, August. Below are the highest-rated events nationwide — then browse by state.
Top-rated food festivals nationwide
5(13294)Columbus Fall Art and Craft Show
Columbus Fall Art and Craft Show will be held on September 20th, 2026.
5(480)Grand Rapids Artisan Jewelry Market
Grand Rapids Artisan Jewelry Market will be held on August 16th, 2026.
5(451)Rosenberg Fall Gift Market
Rosenberg Fall Gift Market will be held on October 23-25, 2026.
5(369)Lattes and Locals Harvest Market
Lattes and Locals Harvest Market will be held on November 8, 2026.
5(356)Tipton Holiday Boutique
Tipton Holiday Boutique will be held on November 21st, 2026.
5(314)New Braunfels Fall Gift Market
New Braunfels Fall Gift Market will be held on September 4-6, 2026.
5(253)Gulf Coast Indoor Arts and Crafts Show
Gulf Coast Indoor Arts and Crafts Show will be held on August 22-23, 2026.
5(244)Westland Health and Fitness Farmers Market
Westland Health and Fitness Farmers Market will be held on August 20th, 2026.
5(151)Des Moines Fall Reptile Show
Des Moines Fall Reptile Show will be held on November 15th, 2026.
5(130)Katy Home Holiday Gift Market
Katy Home Holiday Gift Market will be held on November 20-22, 2026.
5(119)Burklyn Summer Craft Fair
Burklyn Summer Craft Fair will be held on June 27th, 2026.
5(104)Sugar Grove Fall Artisan Market
Sugar Grove Fall Artisan Market will be held on September 13th, 2026.
5(87)Dog Day Afternoon
Event will be held on September 13th, 2026.
5(77)New York Summer Wellness Bazaar
New York Summer Wellness Bazaar will be held on July 12, 2026.
5(67)Schenectady Fall Flea Market
Schenectady Fall Flea Market will be held on September 26th, 2026.
5(66)Schenectady Arts and Craft Fair
Schenectady Arts and Craft Fair will be held on August 22th, 2026.
5(62)Canton Midsummer Flea Market
Canton Midsummer Flea Market will be held on July 30 - August 2, 2026.
5(61)Manchester Summer Pop-up Market
Manchester Summer Pop-up Market will be held on August 8-9, 2026.
5(53)Inman Holiday Market on Mill
Inman Holiday Market on Mill will be held on November 15th, 2026.
5(48)Lynn Haven Christmas Tree Lighting
Lynn Haven Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 1st, 2026.
5(46)North Port Christmas Bazaar
North Port Christmas Bazaar will be held on November 14th, 2026.
5(42)Ohlone College Summer Flea Market
Ohlone College Summer Flea Market will be held on June 13th, 2026.
5(41)Milford Art Affaire
Milford Art Affaire will be held on September 26, 2026.
5(39)Telluride Autumn Classic Fine Arts Festival - Mountain Village
Telluride Autumn Classic Fine Arts Festival - Mountain Village will be held on September 24-27, 2026.
5(37)Jersey City Summer Open-Air Handmade Market
Jersey City Summer Open-Air Handmade Market will be held on July 8th, 2026.
5(37)The Fall for Locals Craft and Vendor Show
The Fall for Locals Craft and Vendor Show will be held on November 21, 2026.
5(36)Ace Acres Christmas in July
Ace Acres Christmas in July will be held on July 11th, 2026.
5(36)The Hippie Festival
The Hippie Festival will be held on September 26th, 2026.
5(34)Rockford Back to School Craft and Vendor Market
Rockford Back to School Craft and Vendor Market will be held on August 1-2, 2026.
5(33)Elk Rapids Arts and Crafts Show
Elk Rapids Arts and Crafts Show will be held on June 27th, 2026.
Food Festivals by state
Frequently asked questions
How many food festivals are there in the USA in 2026?
Festivals & Fairs USA lists 8,845 food festivals across 49 states for the 2026 season.
When is the best time for food festivals?
Nationally, food festivals peak in July, September, August — though you'll find events in most months somewhere in the country.
What is the most popular among food festivals?
By Google reviews, The Times Square Summer Fair in New York, New York is among the most popular — 4.7★ from 243,818 reviews.
Which states have the most food festivals?
Texas (665), Ohio (548), Florida (516), New York (483), California (450) lead the country for food festivals in our directory.
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