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"Arizona   Arizona might be home to the Grand Canyon, but the state isn&amp;#039;t all desert: Over 93% of the country&amp;#039;s winter vegetables are grown here. Come and see for yourself during the Yuma Lettuce Days festival. Arkansas   Did you know the state grain of Arkansas is rice? Celebrate by visiting the Grand Prairie Rice Festival, or check out the state&amp;#039;s other delicious food events. California   The most populated state in the nation, California also produces 90% of the country&amp;#039;s wine and has the festivals to match. Canada   Our neighbor to the north has more to offer than maple syrup. Check out wine, shellfish, and more. Colorado   Come for the skiing, stay for the food and wine. Colorado&amp;#039;s wineries and their festivals aren&amp;#039;t to be missed. Connecticut   In 1895, the nation&amp;#039;s first hamburger was created at a lunch truck in this state; be sure to check out Connecticut&amp;#039;s other delicious events as well. Florida   Florida might be one of the top orange producers in the world (second only to Brazil), but the Sunshine State has many more culinary offerings, including a kumquat festival. Georgia   With grits being the official state food, you know that a Shrimp n&amp;#039; Grits Fest in Georgia has got to be good. Illinois   In addition to its many other festivals, Illinois, the top pumpkin-growing state, has a festival dedicated to the squash. Indiana   Let the Hospitality State work its magic as you enjoy festivals and events devoted to apples, maple syrup, hot dogs, and more. Iowa   While Iowa might be best known as an agricultural state, it&amp;#039;s also home to one of the country&amp;#039;s largest Coca-Cola festivals. Kentucky   With one food festival&amp;#039;s roots dating back to 1843, Kentucky has a long legacy of friends, fun, and good food. Louisiana   Visit the Bayou State for cook-offs featuring sizzling jambalaya, fresh shrimp, and world-famous crayfish; there&amp;#039;s also a festival celebrating the world&amp;#039;s largest omelet. Maryland   It only makes sense that the official food of the Crab State is the blue crab. Besides mouthwatering seafood, Maryland takes tremendous pride in its local wineries. Massachusetts   With oysters, cranberries, baked beans, and more, come see what makes the Bay State great. Minnesota   The Land of 10,000 Lakes has more to offer than great fishing festivals; check out events dedicated to apples, beers and breweries, turkeys, and more. Missouri   The Show Me state wastes no time in showing visitors its culinary delights: wine, ribs, and breweries all make Missouri a delicious destination. Nebraska   Home to Kool-Aid and Cornhuskers, Nebraska&amp;#039;s culinary heritage combines both new and old traditions. Nevada   The city of Las Vegas has the most hotel rooms in the world, so you shouldn&amp;#039;t have a problem booking your visit for this state&amp;#039;s great cook-offs and food events. New Hampshire   In addition to its many food festivals, New Hampshire is home to the country&amp;#039;s oldest and largest annual picnic, now a state holiday. New Jersey   The Garden State won&amp;#039;t disappoint with its many festivals dedicated to strawberries, seafood, ice cream, wine, and of course, the Jersey Tomato. New Mexico   Celebrate New Mexico&amp;#039;s state vegetable, the chile pepper, with multiple cook-offs, festivals, and more. New York   Created in Buffalo&amp;#039;s Anchor Bar, buffalo wings first got their start in 1964. Celebrate this food&amp;#039;s history and more in New York. North Carolina   Home to Lexington, the &amp;quot;Barbecue Capital of the World,&amp;quot; North Carolina also boasts festivals devoted to watermelon, hot sauce, home brews, and pickles. Ohio   The banana split was first created in Wilmington, OH, in 1907 \u2014 be sure to come out and celebrate this and Ohio&amp;#039;s other delicious celebrations. Oregon   Covering over 3.4 square miles, the world&amp;#039;s largest single mushroom grows in the mountains of Oregon. Appropriately, a truffle festival is held each winter. Pennsylvania   In the birthplace of liberty, cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and more, Pennsylvania&amp;#039;s food festivals are a national treasure. Rhode Island   For classic New England fare, celebrate the tastes of the Ocean State. Fresh seafood and savory chowder will keep you coming back. South Carolina   South Carolina holds more than cook-offs and festivals; this state is home to both the Okra Strut and the Chitlin&amp;#039; Strut. South Dakota   An ode to the pioneers and homesteaders of the past, South Dakota&amp;#039;s food events include a Dutch Oven cook-off. Texas   With two state peppers and tortillas reigning supreme as the state snack food, it&amp;#039;s no surprise that Texas&amp;#039;s food fests include the Houston Hot Sauce Festival. Vermont   In the state that produces more maple syrup than any other, it should come as no surprise that the Vermont Maple Syrup Festival is a top-rated fest in North America. Virginia   Home to the country&amp;#039;s first peanuts, Virginia has festivals dedicated to this classic nut as well as wine showcases, fall festivals, and the largest vegetarian festival on the East Coast. Washington   Washington&amp;#039;s rich and varied landscape makes for a bevy of food events and festivals, from salmon to cranberries. Washington, D.C.   Come visit the nation&amp;#039;s capital, home to some of the world&amp;#039;s best cultural and culinary events, including the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. West Virginia   The Mountain State is the perfect place to absorb great rural traditions, from buckwheat to mountain brewing. Wisconsin   The country&amp;#039;s largest cranberry producer also boasts the largest cranberry festival. Also check out the many events dedicated to the state&amp;#039;s robust beef and dairy producers. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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