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Eventful Escapes for Spring 2019

Hop in the car and roll those windows down because spring is in the air. There is no better way to celebrate spring than planning a road trip or jetting off for a fun getaway. Now is the time to check event listings for spring festivals and food fairs. We’ve compiled a few fantastic options for you to consider this travel season.

Spring Festivals and Food Fairs 2019

Taste of Vail, 4/3/19 – 4/7/19, Vail, CO: The Taste of Vail is an internationally acclaimed food and wine festival held annually in springtime. Vail streets and mountain resorts are filled with people enjoying a taste of the Vail lifestyle. Attendees enjoy Vail Valley’s excellent dining, wineries, interactive cooking seminars, cook-offs, and other tasting events the entire weekend.

Windsor Spring Food Home & Craft Fair, 4/13/19 – 4/14/19, Windsor, Berkshire, England: Visit the United Kingdom for a celebration of all good things from food and drink through to arts and crafts. The home and lifestyle event features chef demos, wonderful exhibits, artsy products, and food tastings.

Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Music Festival, 4/24/19 – 4/28/19, Biloxi, MS: This annual Crawfish Music Festival features headline entertainment, boiled crawfish, and midway rides to delight attendees of all ages. In addition to great music, you can satisfy your craving for hot boiled crawfish during the cook-off, as chefs and restaurants compete for prizes.

Austin Food + Wine Festival, 4/26/19 – 4/29/19, Austin, TX: Global and nationally renowned talent will show off in the The Lone Star State for this annual food and wine festival. Attendees enjoy live music, tasting events, celebrity chefs, and tasty Texan food.

American Food Fair, 5/18/19 – 5/21/19, Chicago, IL: Discover the largest foodservice marketplace in the western hemisphere. If you are a food-service professional or a foodie thinking of opening a restaurant, you can find the latest food trends and products on display at McCormick Place in Chicago during the annual American Food Fair. It’s a trade-show organized by NASD (National Association of State Department of Agriculture) and the National Restaurant Association.

Bonus Tips for Event Travelers
Whether you travel for work or for fun, don’t just head home when the event is over. Stick around for a few days to get a real feel for the place. For example, if you go to Austin’s festival, be sure to spend an extra night to explore its vibrant local music scene. If traveling by car, make a checklist of the must-see places and must-do activities along the way. If you’re flying to your destination, consider renting a car for a day-trip to see some of the more remote destinations around the area. The world is full of places that will entertain and amaze if you are willing to stop for a little longer than planned.

Be sure to share photos of the new foods and unique places you discover on Twitter or Facebook. Eat well, live long, and travel far!