The 32nd Annual Pig Out in the Park returns to the beautiful Riverfront Park, Spokane, Washington, from August 31 through September 5.
Pig Out in the Park is open 10am to 10 pm daily and features: free admission, 54 food booths with over 250 different menu items, 82 free concerts on three stages and 3 adult beverage gardens. Nothing is over a measley $8.95.
Free headline concerts include Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Charlie Musclewhite, Carbon Leaf, Marcy Playground, the MarchFourth Marching Band and the legendary Leon Russell.
One of the things Spokane likes best about Pig Out is the ethnic and cultural diversity of the people and restaurants. This year’s event is a good example. Represented are authentic Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, German, Italian, Korean, Indian, Native Ameri ... Go to event
Come celebrate Greek food, culture, and dancing at the Sacramento Greek Food Festival, hosted annually by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, at the SacramentoConvention Center from Friday through Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.
When: September 2 – 4, 2011
Where: 1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814
For more info click here.
Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Choose from over 180 of the city’s best restaurants and enjoy a fixed price, three-course dinner for $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Now in its seventh year as San Diego County’s largest and most successful dining event, San Diego Restaurant Week runs from September 18-23, 2011, and is designed to spotlight San Diego as a premiere dining destination.
Whether you crave seafood, organic, fusion, American or ethnic, there is something for everyone during San Diego Restaurant Week. If you enjoy relaxing at the Gaslamp’s newest tapas bar one night, dining al fresco by the bay the next, and ending the week with an indulgent dessert at one of this city’s most remarkable fi ... 
Take a tour of Italy and experience “La Dolce Vita” without even leaving the country at Chicago annual Italian Expo during the weekend of September 30th through October 2nd at Navy Pier.
Food, wine, fashion, design, tourism, art, and entertainment are showcased as the cultures of Italy and Houston come together at Italian Expo. Over 100 companies and vendors from Italy and the U.S. will be present, displaying and selling their products, straight from Italy, for three days only. We welcome all to enjoy this exciting family-friendly event by tasting delicious Italian cuisine, viewing fashion runway shows of high-quality apparel and fine jewelry, shopping for original Italian handcrafted items, and discovering luxury cars, motorbikes, and travel and tourism information from the various region ... 
Experience the Premier Armenian Food Festival of the East Bay!
• Authentic Armenian food, dance, music and culture
• St. Vartan Armenian Dance Ensemble performs @8:30pm both nights
• Kids’ games
• Food to-go
• Vegetarian and a la carte items served all night!
When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011 / 5:30pm to Midnight
Featuring DJ Raffy (Armenian Music) : 9:00pm to Midnight
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 / 1pm to Midnight
Live Music Featuring Khatchig Jingirian Ensemble 9:00pm to Midnight.
When: St. Vartan Armenian Church, Oakland,CA
For more info click here.
The Gohan Society is hosting the “AKI MATSURI 2011”, celebrating the spirit of Japanese Chefs from New York City. On Nov. 10, join them for a food festival featuring the finest Japanese Restaurants in NYC, a variety of sake, and beer from the Brooklyn Brewery. Participating restaurants include: Morimoto, Brushstroke, Sushi-Zen, Matsuri, EN Japanese Brasserie, Blue Ribbon Sushi Brooklyn, Soba Totto, Otafuku, Curry-Ya, Wasan and Kyotofu. This is also a fundraiser to support the work and programs of The Gohan Society, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the victims of the 3/11 tsunami and earthquake in Japan. Tickets are $100 general admission, and $150 VIP. For more ticket information, contact The Gohan Society.
When: Nov. 10, 2011
Where: Brooklyn Brewery
79 North 11th St., (be ... 
On May 19th & 20th, 2012, Brooklyn’s historic Prospect Park will transform into an amusement park of food and drink, The Great GoogaMooga. Approximately 75 food vendors, 35 brewers, 30 winemakers and 20 live music performances will be on hand to help us relish some of life’s greatest pleasures—gathering with friends and neighbors to eat, drink, talk, laugh, dance, linger and just . . . be together.
When: May 19 – 20, 2012
Where: Brooklyn’s historic Prospect Park, NY
For more info click here.
A New York City tradition
you can’t miss!
Experience the delightful taste of various cuisines from different counrties like Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Asia and many others.
Games and fun activities for the children.
There will be live stage entertainment of international music and dance at 55th Street on Saturday May 19th & Sunday May 20th.
NO ENTRANCE FEE!
When: May 19 – 20, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: 9th Avenue, New York City 42-57th St., NY
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: Ninth Avenue Association
For more info click here.
A New York City tradition you can’t miss!
Experience the delightful taste of various cuisines from different counrties like Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Asia and many others.
Games and fun activities for the children.
There will be live stage entertainment of international music and dance at 55th Street on Saturday May 19th & Sunday May 20th.
NO ENTRANCE FEE!
Sponsored by Ninth Avenue Association
When: May 19 – 20, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: 9th Avenue, 42-57th St, New York City, NY
For more info click here.
Taste of Chicago is the nation’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park on the city’s magnificent lakefront has been home to the world’s largest food festival.
All concerts and events are free of charge, acts and times subject to change.
There is limited seating for the concerts at Petrillo Music Shell. Tickets are not required — it’s general admission on a first come, first serve basis and opens 30 minutes before showtime so it’s best to line up early.
The Petrillo Music Shell has a “Jumbotron”, so si ... 
