Orange County Fair
#2 Festival & Fair
The Orange County Fair drew 1.37 million people this year for what is now one of North America’s largest fairs. It was the second-highest attendance on record for the event, which includes 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports, and headline concerts in the Pacific Amphitheatre. Next: Summer 2014
The Orange County Fair drew 1.37 million people this year for what is now one of North America’s largest fairs. It was the second-highest attendance on record for the event, which includes 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports, and headline concerts in the Pacific Amphitheatre. Next: Summer 2014
Photo: Courtesy of OC Fair & Event Center
2. Boston Wine Expo
#2 Food, Wine & Restaurant Industry Event
Reconfigured in 2012, the Boston Wine Expo added a series of more intimate vintner dinners and drew a smaller crowd, 6,000 consumers and 2,000 industry members. Next: February 16-17, 2013
Reconfigured in 2012, the Boston Wine Expo added a series of more intimate vintner dinners and drew a smaller crowd, 6,000 consumers and 2,000 industry members. Next: February 16-17, 2013
Photo: Scarpetta Photography
5. Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation Boston
#6 Food, Wine & Restaurant Industry Event
The fund-raiser brings together 70 local restaurants and 30 wineries to fight childhood hunger. Next: April 2013
The fund-raiser brings together 70 local restaurants and 30 wineries to fight childhood hunger. Next: April 2013
Photo: Susan Forshner Frechette
