If you’re interested in trying a solo trip, but you’re not sure where to go, you might need a reason, a purpose, for your trip. And if you love food, what better reason than to attend a food festival! There are many taking place around the U.S., and as the blog Shlashfood notes, we are now entering food festival season. The author of this post, Alana Kaufman, plans to keep Slashfood readers updated on upcoming food festivals, so check back often for a smorgasbord of options.

DON’T FORGET the Chew Chew Festival in Burlington, VT, June 27-29, 2008. Great food, great music, and a spectacular location on Burlington’s waterfront. It’s always a good time.

Stretch out your stomach, it’s food festival time at Slashfood