The Top 12 US Fall Food Festivals
Eagle River Cranberry Fest in Wisconsin
If Thanksgiving cranberry sauce is not enough cranberry to see you through the year, Eagle River Cranberry Fest is the answer. Organizers estimate that they sell approximately 10,000 pounds of cranberries during the event — and that’s to say nothing of the on-site fare, including cranberry brats, cranberry baked goods, cranberry beer, and (of course) the World’s Largest Cranberry Cheesecake. When you’ve had your fix, go on one of the marsh tours, where visitors can see how the cranberries are harvested. It’s fun for kids, but also surprisingly entertaining for adults. October 7 to 8.
If Thanksgiving cranberry sauce is not enough cranberry to see you through the year, Eagle River Cranberry Fest is the answer. Organizers estimate that they sell approximately 10,000 pounds of cranberries during the event — and that’s to say nothing of the on-site fare, including cranberry brats, cranberry baked goods, cranberry beer, and (of course) the World’s Largest Cranberry Cheesecake. When you’ve had your fix, go on one of the marsh tours, where visitors can see how the cranberries are harvested. It’s fun for kids, but also surprisingly entertaining for adults. October 7 to 8.
Beignet Fest in Louisiana
If you still haven’t tried a famous New Orleans beignet, the city’s Beignet Fest is the place to do so. With about a dozen vendors, you won’t have any trouble finding a place to try the traditional sugared treats. But there are also iterations of the deep fried pastry that include everything from seafood-style beignets to cheese-filled beignets. The festival is also a great spot to enjoy the ubiquitous New Orleans music scene, with multiple brass bands playing throughout the day. October 7.
If you still haven’t tried a famous New Orleans beignet, the city’s Beignet Fest is the place to do so. With about a dozen vendors, you won’t have any trouble finding a place to try the traditional sugared treats. But there are also iterations of the deep fried pastry that include everything from seafood-style beignets to cheese-filled beignets. The festival is also a great spot to enjoy the ubiquitous New Orleans music scene, with multiple brass bands playing throughout the day. October 7.