Gastronomy

Zelené Pivo (Green Beer)
Not everything green is associated with St. Patrick's Day - Green beer in the Czech Republic is part of Easter holy week traditions

New Orleans Red Dress Run
A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

Magusto festival in Portugal
A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire

Strong Beer Fest or Starkbierfest
Try this very special 'strong beer' or 'Starkbier' in German brewed by Munich's monks for centuries. The tradition is still alive, and the best breweries in Munich invite visitors to taste their special potent brews during the Strong Beer Fest

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
It is a great Scotch fun to intoxicate oneself to traditional Celtic singing, dancing, and storytelling

Damyang Bamboo Festival
Experience the versatile applications of bamboo in fishing, cooking, alcohol brewing, and more at the vibrant bamboo festival in Damyang

Lao-Lao Whiskey
Enjoy a quiet and tiny Lao village on the bank of Mekong River and learn how to make real rice whiskey

Airag
Raw mare's milk is inedible at least for lactose-intolerant Mongols, but when fermented—it is quite the opposite

Aperitivo Time in Milan
Pre-dinner drinks are something special in Northern Italy. They usually involve cocktails, snacks, and good company

Hangout Music Festival
Who could anticipate a 2010 spontaneous gathering of the beach and music lovers would evolve into a large-scale American festival?

Herring Night, or Śledzik
Join in on one of Poland's unique Carnival traditions by tasting a piece of pickled herring, a classic and flavorful treat

Arak
Anyone hoping to easily find Arak or other spirits during Ramadan is in for quite a quest!

Tuica
According to Romanian tradition, no meal should start without a shot of plum tuica, especially when a guest visits

Tsikoudia (Cretan Raki)
Autumn is the best time to discover Cretan spirits traditions—try local alcohol and learn to make it on your own

Brew at the Zoo Nashville Beer Festival
This one-of-a-kind event gives you the best of both worlds: beer and animals

Chicago Food Truck Festival
The city by Lake Michigan is obsessed with food trucks

Burčák (Young Wine)
Grab a glass young Moravian wine, a sign of autumn in the Czech Republic

Arkhi or Mongolian Milk Wine
When the taste of a wine resembles slightly bitter cheese it is strange indeed, but the hard-to-find authentic alcohol is worth a try

Lucha Libre Wrestling
Masked fighters seem to beat each other to death, while bloodthirsty spectators enjoy the action with a pint of beer

Hot Beer or Grzane Piwo
The winters in Poland may be severe and frosty, but there are many ways to keep warm. Among the various hot drinks, the most tempting is a hot beer

Iceberg Beer
A local brewery produces exclusive beer based on the purest water found on Earth

Kentucky Bourbon Festival
A celebration of everything about bourbon whiskey

Aquavit
The Norwegian "water of life" contains spices, herbs, and around 40% alcohol. It is a common Christmas drink always present during festivities

Cider, Calvados, and Pommeau
Normandy is known for its apples and the best drinks are made from them

Cashew Season
Try these delicious nuts and even special local drinks made with them

Tinto de Verano (Spanish Summer Wine)
Tinto de verano is a refreshing red wine-based cocktail similar to sangria but not the same

Unicum Bar
Try the iconic Hungarian spirit at the iconic Hungarian music festival

South Beach Wine & Food Festival
The most delicious of all Miami festivals

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
An annual Labor Day weekend celebration coupled with an arts & crafts fair

Barbados Food and Rum Festival
Celebrate all things savory in the culinary center of the Caribbean

Revolution Oktoberfest
Beer Under Glass, which is hosted by Revolution Brewing, marks the start of Illinois Craft Beer Week

Tibetan New Year Food
Find a prediction for the upcoming year in a special dish served right before the new year

Niagara Icewine Festival
Celebrate winter in wine country showcasing the best drinks and culinary delights

Denver Winter Brew Fest
An indoor/outdoor beer festival showcases the finest Colorado brews

Gløgg
Not a single Norwegian Christmas party can do without warm spicy Gløgg, a local version of mulled wine