Each May in Memphis, Tennessee, on the banks of the Mississippi River, a magical transformation occurs. Tom Lee Park fills with barbecue enthusiasts, people who have worked all year to hone their skills and practice their art. They gather to compete with fellow grill-masters for the title of World Champion.

This three-day competition is now in its 29th year. It attracts the best of the best. Teams gather from around the world to show off their skills in producing the perfect ribs, shoulder and whole hog. Other competition cooking categories include sauce, "anything but" (pork); in which teams cook beef, seafood, poultry and "exotic" meats. Many teams have competed in the Memphis in May Sanctioned Contest Network, winning contests throughout the year to gain entry to the Championship.

And if that isn’t enough, there’s also world-class entertainment. Teams compete in skits in the outrageous Ms. Piggie competitions, where grown men and women strut their stuff in way-out costumes. Awards are given for best booth and for the most creative T-shirts, as well.

The championship has attracted media from around the globe, and has been featured by Food Network, Southern Living, PBS and Food and Wine Magazine to name a few.

Please join us May 18 to 20, 2006 as we celebrate all that’s great about pork barbecue. Its one heck of a party!

A 3 day celebration of Italian culture and heritage where Italian Americans come together to share customs and traditions with the community at large. The weekend event feature's live entertainment, authentic Italian Food, Large children’s section with Kiddie Rides and Games, a fun - filled family weekend for all to enjoy. The entertainment is top notch as along with local Italian favorites we also bring in acts direct from Italy, Canada, and the showrooms of Las Vegas. In addition we will feature Italian folk dancers, Italian Choral Groups, strolling musicians and much more. Join us for the Pasta EATING CONTEST, BOCCE TOURNAMENT, GRAPE STOMPING and Much More. This is truly a fun-filled weekend for the entire family to enjoy.

Visit our Media Partners at the festival and join in on their fun and interactive giveaways, including, contests, free photos, Dancing, Karaoke, and the Trivia Game Show Challenge, while you receive fantastic prizes and give-aways!

The “Taste of Charlotte” raises thousands of dollars every year for many of our local organizations.

This two-day festival celebrates the heritage of New Jersey's residents and features food, exhibits, crafts and children's activities. Four stages provide a continuous array of music and dancing including jazz, salsa, gospel, blues, Dixieland, folk and a wide variety of ethnic music.

Organized by the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture, the Trenton Heritage Days Festival is the largest cultural activity of its kind in New Jersey. The Festival highlights the city’s diverse cultures and historic richness. Ethnic foods, arts and crafts, children activities and continuous entertainment are available during this weekend-long event. This annual Festival takes place the first weekend in June

El Salvador Community Food Fair

The 2000 census figures 71% Latinos residents for the zip code 90057

More than 10,000 Hispanics attendants will enjoy food from El Salvador especially the most popular a tortilla called PUPUSA, which is stuffed with cheese, refried beans and other fillings such as beef or pork rinds then grilled and served with spicy pickled cabbage and hot sauce.

Attendants will enjoy how we cook the World biggest PUPUSA and will find free health screenings for the whole family, free gifts, Carnival Games, Live Music, and a variety of products, services and information provided by all type of exhibitors.

Highlights of the event include, Laurel Queen Pageant, concerts, a family night where Main St. is closed and games and entertainment are provided by area organizations, Tea Social, a Food Court, sidewalk sale, craft show, car show, Car Cruise, Art & Photo Show, grand parade and MORE!!

Included in the many events are outdoor concerts – rock & roll, symphony pops, jazz and folk; a fireworks competition; an Air Show; a patriotic parade; many fun children’s activities; Great Cardboard Boat Regatta; Dragon Boat Races; 8k foot race; museum tours; a Salute to Heroes; a Barbecue Round Up; ice skating; pig roasts and picnics; and THREE nights of the most spectacular fireworks the Midwest has seen, choreographed to fabulous, musical soundtracks.

Jump in your car with the kids and grandparents, drive over to Cedar Rapids, Iowa – in the Heart of the Heartland and only 20 miles from Interstate 80 – to spend a few days at the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival.

Fun filled family event celebrating the pasty which was introduced to America by the Cornish Miners and adopted by all Michigan Copper Country residents as a "regional food". Friday events at the Calumet Theatre. Saturday events include morning parade, pasty bake-off competition, pasty poetry, vendors, live music, and games.

The organization offers a wide variety of events and sponsorship opportunities that provide the best way to reach the GLBT community in Houston and beyond.

- Event Overview - The Houston Pride Festival and Parade is a family-friendly celebration of Houston's large and diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities. This annual event, the largest Gay Pride in the Southwest, draws 50,000+ participants from around the state, region, and country for a full day of educational, commemorative, and celebratory activities. The Festival runs from 2 pm to 8 pm, and the nightime Parade kicks off at 8:45 pm.

- The 2007 Houston Pride Festival - There’s only one place to be on the afternoon of Pride Day—the 2007 Houston Pride Festival! Come on out June 23rd from 2 pm - 8 pm and celebrate the GLBT community as Pride Houston throws a fun-filled street carnival in the heart of Montrose.

The 2006 Pride Festival blew away all expectations for attendance. As a result, this year’s festival will be even bigger and will include even more food, more activities, more places to cool off and relax with friends, and more entertainment than ever before.

The festival is more than a party, though. It’s also a place to learn about our history and discover those organizations that are working to make our community better. This year’s festival will include an exhibit of artifacts from the history of the GLBT rights movement, as well as pavilions showcasing over 125 local businesses and non-profits that support our community. Stop by to learn, shop, and get involved.

- The 2007 Houston Pride Parade - Whether you are one of the 1000+ participants or one of the 50,000+ attendees, there is nothing quite like the exhilaration of Houston's annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Pride Parade. As America's original *nighttime* Pride Parade, it holds a unique place in the hearts of Houstonians and the many visitors who come to the Parade from throughout Texas and Louisiana and from other parts of the country.

Families from Mexico, Central & South-America (total of 21 Latin countries) living in the San Fernando Valley usually attend this free annual festival celebration in a fraternal environment.

21st Annual Native American Art Festival (use 2008 Print from Four Seasons) The Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 21st Annual Native American Art Festival July 12 – 13, 2008 at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex in Pinetop-Lakeside. More than 60 of the Southwest’s finest American Indian artists will display and sell their handmade jewelry, paintings, rugs and other authentic Indian artwork. This is a juried event (only handmade items allowed) and the original artist must be present. Hours are 9 to 5 pm Saturday and 9 to 4 pm Sunday. Native American Artists are encouraged to call the Chamber at (800) 573-4031 to have an application mailed to them.

The festival features 25 restaurants from across the country serving over 50 different styles of burgers. Other summer favorite foods are served as well. Sponsors and vendors set up booths to sell and promote their products. The main stage features live music and contests including the Ohio Hamburger Eating Championship, Miss Hamburger Festival, Baby Burger, The Ohio Hamburger Cook -Off and the famous Bobbing for Burgers(In a pool of ketchup- A Must See. A children’s tent offers entertainment for the kids and a Cooking Stage features chefs and sponsors demonstrating and sampling recipes. The festival benefits the Akron Children's Hospital.

A weeklong celebration of our diverse community! The San Diego Pride Celebration is the 10th largest in the United States attracting 175,000 spectators to the Parade and 50,000 to the 2-day weekend Festival. The Pride Parade is the best attended and largest single day event in San Diego.

The Pride Parade is a powerful display of diversity, acceptance and celebration. Thousands of Parade participants move with flamboyant splendor on the mile long route with their gay banners waving above the exuberant caravan of lavish floats, drag mavens in fancy duds, dykes on bikes and gay-friendly politicians, sponsors, and civic organizations. Over three hours, the streets of Hillcrest burst with colorful displays of pride amid music and dancing emanating from the 200 parade contingents. With 175,000 enthusiastically cheering spectators lining the Parade route, the Pride Parade is a highlight of the Celebration.

The two-day Pride Festival features 8 stages of entertainment, musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers, 300 participating vendor booths, an Art exhibit, a Vintage Auto Show, cultural presentations, great food and much more!