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Millions of people attend at least one festival in the United States each year, and the number is growing. With so many events to choose from (and ticket prices in the hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for some festivals), deciding where to spend your time and money can be difficult.

6 Best and Popular Festivals In The US You Should Not Miss

(Voted by 10Best, a travel and lifestyle review category of USA Today)

1. Best City Food Festival: Taste of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York

Taste of Buffalo highlights the city's burgeoning food truck and restaurant scene, as well as wines from New York State vineyards. Regional specialties abound, ranging from beef on weck to sponge candy to Buffalo wings. The event raises funds for scholarships for college-bound students interested in studying hospitality and culinary arts.

Come to New York this year to enjoy those festivals

Governors Ball Music Festival (June 2023)

Electric Zoo, New York, NY (September 1-3, 2023)

New York City Wine and Food Festival (October 12-15, 2023)

What is the second best city festival in the US?

Queens Night Market - Queens, New York

Queens is culinary catnip for New Yorkers, a smorgasbord of global delights that makes a ride on the number 7 subway line an ambrosial proposition. The weekly, seasonal Queens Night Market is modeled after Asia's popular open-air night markets, offering street food that highlights the borough's ethnic and cultural diversity. Taste delectable morsels from vendors selling Haitian, Korean, Trinidadian, Brazilian, Romanian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, West African, Filipino, and Jamaican cuisine at reasonable prices.

2. Best Cultural Festival: National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

6 Most Popular and Best Festivals In The US You Should Not Miss

The annual blooming of Washington, D.C.'s cherry trees is a symbol of spring. Visitors flock to see the Tidal Basin explode in a sea of pink and white. The People of Japan gave these magnificent trees as a gift of friendship in 1912, and they have graced our nation's capital ever since.

With a kite festival and a cross-cultural mix of live Japanese and American entertainment, the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture.

3. Best Music Festival: Made in America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Every Labor Day weekend, the Made in America music festival takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

The two-day music festival curated by Jay-Z is a must-see event with dozens of top performers.

Over Labor Day weekend, Made in America is held along Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Headliners have included Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator, and have been curated by Jay-Z. Every year, over a dozen performers take the stage, including many locals. Food trucks travel long distances, so bring your appetite.

What music festivals are coming in the US?

COACHELLA, INDIO CA

6 Most Popular and Best Festivals In The US You Should Not Miss

WHEN: April 21-23, 2023

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the most important music festivals in the United States and around the world. It attracts some of the biggest and hottest names in music. Every year, it is held over two weekends, with the lineup announced sometime in January, and over 750,000 people attend.

EDC, LAS VEGAS

WHEN: May 19-21, 2023

The Electric Daisy Carnival is North America's largest electronic dance music festival. People travel to Las Vegas every year to hear their favorite electronic dance producers and DJs.

There are huge 3D structures, glow-in-the-dark environments, and LED-infused flora and fauna, in addition to music.

ELECTRIC FOREST, ROTHBURY MI

WHEN: June 2023

The Electric Forest Festival is a four-day event held at Double JJ Ranch that focuses on electronic and jam bands. Colorful interactive installations enhance the natural beauty of the venue while you camp, RV, rent a log cabin or home, or stay in a hotel on the festival grounds.

There's also a 60,000-square-foot indoor water park, an 18-hole golf course, and other attractions.

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5. Best Specialty Food Festival: Picklesburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

6 Most Popular and Best Festivals In The US You Should Not Miss

Every summer, it grows to be a massive dill. Picklesburgh has previously been named the nation's best specialty food festival, as well as the only one to feature an extremely large Heinz pickle balloon.

Picklesburgh is a free culinary event presented by Heinz that features international dishes and handcrafted foods from local chefs featuring house-cured pickled vegetables; how-to demonstrations highlighting the farm-to-table movement and canning; fun pickle-themed merchandise, live music, a kids area, and a competitive pickle juice drinking contest.

Since its inception in 2015, the festival has garnered national attention, with appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Travel+Leisure, and Thrillist. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has also designated the event as a'signature event' of the Commonwealth.

When will Picklesburgh be held this year?

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced that the popular festival will take place from July 21 to July 23. This year, the partnership is collaborating with city officials to determine the exact location of the event.

BEST FOOD FESTIVALS IN THE US 2023

Taste of Chicago (TBA 2023)

New York City Wine and Food Festival (October 12-15, 2023)

Los Angeles Wine Festival (June 3-4, 2023)

Portland Dining Month (March 2023)

Picklesburgh Festival (TBA 2023)

San Diego Food and Wine Festival (November 9-13, 2022)

Eat Drink SF (TBA 2023)

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (June 7-11, 2023)

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (TBA 2023)

Hawaii Food and Wine Festival (TBA 2023)

6. Best Film Festival: Out On Film in Atlanta, Georgia

Out on Film, one of the first film festivals dedicated to LGBTQ stories and artists, was founded in 1987. The festival is now 11 days long, with a full schedule of film screenings and premieres. Documentaries shine, with many focusing on current issues such as discrimination, HIV/AIDS, religion, and marriage equality.

They will host our 36th annual film festival in 2023. Every year, they screen around 150 narratives, documentaries, and short films. They show a variety of programming, including international fare, local programming, and retrospectives. They also place a high value on collaborating with filmmakers. Their visiting filmmaker series is widely regarded in the industry. We will also continue to offer our first Best Short Film Screenplay Contest and our Best Feature Film Screenplay

Festivals in the US: Useful Tips

Each festival has its own set of guidelines, but we'll go over some general guidelines that we apply to all group events.

-Layer your clothing. Temperatures fluctuate during festivals, which typically last all day (if not longer). Layers allow you to easily adjust to stay comfortable.

-Maintain your charge. Don't let your phone go dead. We like this charger because it allows us to charge both of our phones at the same time.

-Prepare for any type of weather. We've attended several festivals where it rained. If there is a chance of rain, bring a raincoat. This jacket is excellent for both warmth and rain.

-Check the Rules in Advance. There will be restrictions on what you can bring into each festival. Don't be caught bringing something that isn't permitted.

-Purchase your tickets as soon as possible. The festivals we've listed here are extremely popular and will sell out quickly, often on the first day of sales. Sign up for newsletters to be notified when tickets become available.

-Arrive on time. No matter how well-organized a festival is, finding parking with all the crowds takes time.

-Please return. Be sure to check their websites for the most up-to-date information multiple times in case anything about the festival changes.

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