Food Festivals in Florida Celebrate Chili, Seafood and More Throughout October
October 3rd, 2007
Tampa, FL - Celebrate the opening of stone crab season this October by heading out to one of Florida’s annual food festivals highlighting this succulent seafood. Or chow down on some grouper, mullet, shrimp, crab, oysters, and an assortment of other seafood favorites.
Sample some succulent seafood this October at one of Florida’s annual food festivals. What better way to honor the crops grown and seafood harvested in Florida than by attending a food festival which combines the excitement of celebrations with the fresh taste of local foods.
“If you love seafood, but feel queasy on the waterways, Florida’s seafood festivals are your Dramamine,” writes Joan Steinbacher, author of “Food Fest! Your Complete Guide to Florida’s Food Festivals.”
So spend a day or weekend at these festivals and get your fill of tasty Florida fare while enjoying a variety of entertainment, children’s activities, arts and crafts, and much more.
Florida stone crabs are one of the best varieties to eat, with their firm texture and sweet flavor. But shrimp is the top seafood harvested in Florida by dollar amount and weight. And Florida’s most popular fish is grouper — Floridians catch more than 90 percent of the nation’s supply.
For those who don’t like seafood, chili cook-offs and barbecue contests are also plentiful this month. Or if you prefer vegetables, head out to one of the peanut festivals to honor peanut growers and to celebrate the harvest season. And for hard-core food-lovers, Epcot continues its 11-day food and wine festival throughout the month.
October’s a great month to enjoy a fun and food-filled spontaneous day trip or weekend getaway with your family and friends! Here’s a sampling of what’s coming to Florida:
Don’t miss out on another fun Florida food event! For additional information, visit “Food Fest!” — the ultimate “foodies” travel guide — at www.FoodFestGuide.com
