Events

Here you will find a curated list of upcoming events related to food culture. It is of course not an exhaustive search — Ride > Eat > Repeat covers all of North America and that’s a lot of events. We look for both the massive food festivals as well as the weekend food-truck congregations, and everything in between. You’re sure to find something interesting, and if it’s too far away, this list can still inspire you to look for something similar near you.
If you want a more pragmatic way to browse, go to the calendar page. Then you can visually search by date and follow a link to the specific post.

Have an event you think should be on here? Tell us at info@rideeatrepeat.net.

February 2026
Feb 20
Feb 20, 2026February 20, 2026 – March 27, 2026
EVENT: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
St. Patrick Catholic Church, 100 Quality Hill Road, Bisbee, AZ 85603

Lent Fish Fry at St Patrick Church Fridays Feb20-Mar27 come one come all! #projectRER

$15.00
Feb 26
Feb 26, 202610:00 – 16:00
Chili On The Comstock — Virginia City, NV
Virginia City, NV, Virginia City, NV United States

May 16 & 17 from 10am – 4pm, this chili cook off is part of the Craft Beer Tour, there will be multiple locations participating throughout Virginia City, Nevada. A hot chili pepper eating contest is part of the festivities. Ticket packages range from $20 – $60. A great way to explore the old silver[…]

April 2026
Apr 25
Apr 25, 2026All Day
Oregon Cheese Festival
Central Point, OR, 1 Peninger Rd in Central Point, Oregon

In Central Point, Oregon, this April festival is centered around, you guessed it, cheese. Located at the Jackson County Fair Expo, the 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from Noon – 5pm (21 and over), and Sunday, April 26th from 11am-4pm (all ages). The event website has all the information centered right on[…]

Apr 30
Apr 30, 2026April 30, 2026 – May 2, 2026
2026 Calf Fry Music Festival
Tumbleweed Dance Hall, 5212 W. Lakeview Rd.Stillwater, OK 7407

DATE: April 30 – May 2, 2026 LOCATION: Tumbleweed Dance Hall & Concert Arena ; 5212 W. Lakeview Rd.Stillwater, OK 7407 WEBSITE: https://www.visitstillwater.org/event/calf-fry-2026-3-day-music-festival/35227/ Calf fry is the old-timey term for a testicle festival. The tradition goes back over a century, when ranchers would spend a long day castrating young livestock. And what the hell are you[…]

May 2026
May 07
May 07, 2026All Day
Texas Crab Festival
Swedes Park, Crystal Beach, 1605 TX-87, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

This multi-day festival on the Texas Coast (Crystal Beach) has many expected activities like crab races and a 5k/1k event along with tournaments for cornhole, horseshoes, and washers. There is also a wiener dog race and a 2-step contest and even a youth media contest for poster design and photography. The important part though for[…]

August 2026
Aug 21
Aug 21, 202610:00 – 17:00
HarvestFest 2026
Sonoita Vineyards, Sonoita Vineyards 290 Elgin Canelo Rd, Elgin, AZ 85611

Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin, Arizona once again hosts over a dozen other wineries…

September 2026
Sep 04
Sep 04, 2026All Day
79th National Hard Crab Derby

Crisfield, Maryland is known by some as “the crab capital of the world.” The Labor Day Weekend event is city-wide, so it’s mandatory to visit their website for a list of events. Somers Cove Marina is recognized as the center of activities, with many people sailing in and docking or mooring to attend the event.[…]

Sep 18
Sep 18, 2026All Day
Green County Cheese Days
Monroe, WI, 2841 6th St, Monroe, WI 53566

Centered at the Green County courthouse in Monroe, Wisconsin, this is the oldest festival in the Midwest, going back to 1914. This isn’t just a place to sample cheeses: there are parades, cheese-making classes, wine & beer tastings, music on more than one stage, farm tours, a carnival, “kid’s street,” and of course places to[…]

October 2026
Oct 24
Oct 24, 2026All Day
Santa Cruz Chili Cook Off
Santa Cruz, 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States

On the boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California on October 24th. Featuring amateur and pro classes for vegetarian and con carne style chili. Admission to the boardwalk is included with the purchase of a tasting kit which should include eight taste tickets. Check the website for more information as the event gets closer. This is a[…]