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18 of the Most Mouth-Watering Food Festivals Across America (PHOTOS)

Food has quickly become America’s favorite guilty pleasure. From an entire Instagram genre to a category of reality competitions (with Gordon Ramsay at the helm), some would argue that food has ousted baseball as America’s favorite pastime.

Where once the only things that could attract masses of Americans out to brave the elements were big sporting events, now people looking for a culinary delight are willing to trudge out in the rain, snow or sleet to experience some great food.

Here, we bring you the best of America’s food festivals, held in small towns and big cities alike. Click through the slideshow above to see if the festival you love makes the list.

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