New York City is the food capital of the world. But if you’re looking to mix some travel with good eats and drinks, here’s a look at some upcoming food festivals and events outside the city.
Ramp Fest Hudson
When: May 2
Where: Hudson, New York
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $10 kids under 12
Info: Rampfesthudson.com
On the menu: This daylong, annual food festival is all about the ramp. From noon-4 p.m. at the Basilica Hudson, within walking distance of the Hudson Amtrak station, sample dishes from nearly 20 chefs, including Zak Pelaccio (Fish & Game), Jeff Gimmel (Swoon Kitchenbar), Marc Propper (Miss Lucy’s Kitchen) and John McCarthy (The Crimson Sparrow), along with drinks and live music.
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
When: June 19-21
Where: Aspen, Colorado
Cost: $1,450 (waitlist)
Info: Foodandwine.com
On the menu: Rub shoulders with star chefs at this premier culinary event, which is bringing together such names as David Chang, Carla Hall, Masaharu Morimoto, Marcus Samuelsson and Andrew Zimmern to Aspen for cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, seminars, panel discussions and, of course, tastings.
Southern Grown Festival
When: June 19-21
Where: Sea Island, Georgia
Cost: $800 All Access Pass, $435 Taste of Southern Grown, $135 Friday Big Fish Fry Dinner at Rainbow Island, $65 general concert admission
Info: Southerngrown.com
On the menu: Awarding-winning chefs and musicians collide for this celebration of all things Southern. That includes a big fish fry, food classes, a culinary garden center and tastings from legendary chefs including John Currence (City Grocery) and Mike Lata (FIG) on the food front, and a songwriter studio and musical performances by The Avett Brothers and Sol Driven Train and on the music side.
