Festivals

From food fairs and film festivals to music marathons, cultural parades, and massive citywide celebrations, American cities know how to put on a show. Whether you’re into live music, global cuisine, pop culture, or neighborhood street parties, here are the cities that consistently stand out for hosting the best festivals in America.

Uncover the best festival each state has to offer. From music, film and food to comedy, culture and tradition, the United States offers a wide variety of events celebrating the nation's best of everything.

Light, music, art, dance, and even nature bring people together in these culturally beautiful festivals. After all, nothing compares to the experience of watching cities turn into living galleries of human creativity and in-grained tradition.

Even if we've never been and/or hav e no interest in going, most of us know about Comic-Con and CES. These are huge conventions that see massive attendance numbers and media coverage. But did you know there are a lot more conventions out there, focused on all kinds of subjects and interests you never even considered.

Uncover the bizarre history of the Battle of the Oranges! Dive into the juicy details of this unique Italian tradition where citric chaos ensues. From its historical roots to the thrilling modern-day reenactments, explore the vibrant spectacle that pits teams against each other in one of the world's biggest food fights.

Whether you're traveling through the U.S. and want a food experience like no other, or are simply a food lover and want to see what's within striking distance of your town, for the food-lover in us all, there's bound to be something you'll like on our list of the top foodie festival destinations across the country.