Fête du Bleu d’Auvergne, Riom-ès-Montagnes

National GeographicJun 28

10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer

Whether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.

draws up to 20,000 people to the town

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Fête du Bleu d’AuvergneFestivaldraws up to 20,000 people to the town
Gentiane ExpressPlacetourist train weaving through lush valleys and villages
Elsewhere
OktoberfestFestivalMunich, Germanytall glasses of Festbier are raised into the Bavarian air
La TomatinaFestivalBuñol, Spaina sea of crimson tomatoes flow down the streets
Festival da SardinhaFestivalPortimão, Portugalaroma of fish on charcoal rises from the riverside
Sagra della ’NdujaFestivalSpilinga, Italyspiciest traditional festival centered around spreadable sausage
Natural Cider FestivalFestivalGijón, Spaincelebrated by thousands who come together to drink it
Roštiljijada Barbecue FestivalFestivalLeskovac, Serbiacelebration of Serbian barbecuing renowned in the Balkan region
Dürkheimer WurstmarktFestivalBad Dürkheim, Germanylargest wine festival in the world
The Big BrineFestivalLondon, United Kingdomnew festival for lovers of pickled, brined and fermented foods
Bulgarian Plum FestivalFestivalTroyan, Bulgariaplum festival that takes over the town
EplafestivalFestivalSandur, Faroe Islandscelebrates the humble potato
Mikkeller Beer CelebrationFestivalTórshavn, Faroe Islandstakes place in Tórshavn
ÄppelmarknadenFestivalKivik, Swedenlargest apple market in Sweden

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Fête du Bleu d’Auvergne

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10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer