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Vermont Cheesemakers Festivalwww.vtcheesefest.comIt is no question that Vermont is known for its cheese,but did you know they host one of the best artisanal cheesefestivals around? Over 40 cheesemakers, 20 Wineriesand Breweries and 15 artisan food producers will gathertogether on July 24th for a one-day Cheesemakers Festival.Get tastes of gourmet cheese, watch how artisanal cheeseis made and rub elbows with celebrity chefs and cheesemakersas you all celebrate your love for all things cheese.Capital City Ribfestwww.pershingcenter.com/ribfestNebraska isn’t really known for their barbecue, butthey are known for hosting a truly spectacular Ribfest.Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the Ribfest will be heldfrom August 11th–August 14th. Guests to the Ribfest cansample Southern, Texas, Australian, Memphis, KansasCity and Southwestern style barbecue, all without leavingthe Midwest. In addition to great tasting barbecue, livemusic is performed each day of the festival. Gather up yourfamily and head to Lincoln for Ribfest.Winterville Watermelon Festivalwww.watermelonfest.comIt isn’t summer without a big, juicy watermelon.Winterville, North Carolina, celebrates this delicioussummer fruit with the popular Watermelon Festival. Heldfrom August 26th–August 28th, the Winterville WatermelonFestival is summer fun at its finest. Visitors to the Waterfestwill get to taste a variety of great food. They will also havethe chance to participate in some unique watermelonrelated contests such as the “seed spit contest” and the“watermelon roll contest.” The Winterville WatermelonFestival is a festival for the whole family to enjoy!There are summer food festivals all around the world. Ifyou can’t make it to any of the food festivals featured here, don’tfret. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce and see whatfoodie events are being featured near your hometown. Chancesare you’ll find plenty to sink your teeth into.HERLIFEmagazine.com 21