Truffle Festival: Alba, Italy

The cute and rather petite town of Piedmontese in Alba is the epicenter of foodie heaven come October. The opening of the white truffle season is enough to make any epicure begin to salivate.

There’s an invitation-only truffle auction, which only the who’s who of the food world can attend.

Garlic Festival

The Garlic Festival is a celebration of all things garlicky. If you enjoy a pungent bulb or two of the strong stuff, try some garlic beer, garlic fudge or if it’s a scorching day, some garlic ice cream.

And, there’s a human jukebox and "Star Wars" storm troopers for entertainment.

Located in the wild beauty of the Isle of Wight in summer, this fun festival raises money for more than 65 charities; so you’re doing some good with your garlic breath.

Brusselicious – Brussels, Belgium

The Belgians can be described as an eccentric bunch- the home of Tintin and Renee Magritte – the country’s capital also plays host to an ambitious yearlong food festival, the first of its sort, in 2012.With a name as flamboyant as Brusselicious one might anticipate as so often seems the case a rather reserved or underwhelming affair but the organisers have been true to their word and arranged some rather spectacular events.

Taste of London

Part of the larger ‘Taste Festivals’ organisation which sees events take place in Amsterdam, Dublin and Edinburgh from the end of May to early July, Taste of London is the pinnacle of these gastronomic galas.

The festival features a range of activities from the colourful ‘Taste of Jamaica’ celebrating London’s Caribbean community to celebrity demonstrations from the likes of Gary Rhodes and Theo Randall; there’s even a Circus Bar where patrons can sample innovative cocktails while gazing at the weird and wonderful.

Culinary master classes, cookery schools and even a flyby experience from British Airways demonstrating the link between taste, smell and dining at 50,000ft, round off this four day extravaganza.

Ludlow Food Festival

Ludlow Food Festival, England

 

The second weekend of September sees this historic town in Shropshire come alive to a foodie feast. In the grounds of the stunning medieval Ludlow Castle, 160 local companies bring their food and wine for your delight. Fifteen years old, the festival has risen from humble origins to being the toast of the Marches.The offerings here are all about slow food, local specialities and home-grown produce.Enjoy Shropshire sausages, pies and puddings. Ludlow is well known as a foodie town, so local restauranteurs also show their talents with hands-on events and demonstrations. And most of the events are free.  Come and taste the good food here!

Extreme and Unique Food

Hokitika Wildfood Festival, Hokitika, New Zealand
This award-winning festival takes place in New Zealand's wonderful South Island every March.This is a must for the adventurous gastronome! Wild foods are sometimes extreme. New wild food delights are  introduced at the festival each year, including the unforgettable cucumber fish and wasp larvae ice cream! Wild foods are sometimes extreme.New Zealand also has a beautiful landscape, so for all of you join 15,000 others who come here every year and be entertained by music, dance, theatre and comedy - as well as the local Monteith's beer. It's fun, young and friendly. Try it!

Food Festival in South Africa

The Good Food and Wine Show, South Africa

In South Africa, there is a food festival called The Good Food and Wine Show. On this festival chefs come from not just South Africa but from the UK, Morocco and Thailand to give master classes and demonstrations, with a tasty emphasis on chocolate and wine! There are of course many healthy eating seminars and tastings, along with many sessions promoting good food for kids this year. So, for you who interested with this festival, just visit it and spend your time with delicious food from the great chefs.