Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
Takes place in Sparks, Nevada and features competitors vying for the title of Best in the West. Held in early September. Provides entertainment schedule, general information and press releases.
www.nuggetribcookoff.com Details

Big Pig Jig
Includes a hog calling contest and a pork barbecue competition with three categories. Site provides schedule of events, entry forms, and lists nearby lodging. Held early October in Vienna, Georgia.
www.bigpigjig.com Details

Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
Sponsored by the Boston Vegetarian Society, featuring free tastings, guest speakers, and exhibitors. Held in October in Boston, Massachusetts.
www.bostonveg.org Details

Caribbean Cake Event
Celebrates traditional black cake making, and its role in African-Caribbean culture. Held in December in London, England.
www.caribbean-cake-event.com Details

Chilifest
Annual spring event held near Snook, Texas. Cookoff and live music. Site has directions, photo album, merchandise, ticket and alcohol details, and parking arrangements.
www.chilifest.org Details

Chitlin' Strut
Focuses on the Southern tradition of fried pig intestines, also known as chitlins or chitterlings. Activities include a parade, hog-calling contest, a beauty pageant, and carnival rides. Held annually in Salley, South Carolina, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
www.chitlinstrut.com Details

Culinary Grand Prix
Collegiate culinary competition in the Philippines.
www.culinarygrandprix.net Details

Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
Includes menu and schedule of events. Four-day event held in January in Fellsmere, Florida.
www.froglegfestival.com Details

Food for Thought Festival
Explores and celebrates opportunities to eat pleasurably, healthfully and sustainably. Photo galleries, schedule, forum, exhibitors, sponsors, and recipe contest.
www.reapfoodgroup.org Details