6 Music Festivals with Great Food that are Worth the Road Trip

Are you hungry for fun and music as you are hungry for food? Contrary to popular opinion that festival food is so-so and not good, Pop Sugar rounded up 6 Music Festivals with absolutely great food!

Because who wants to stand up, jump around and dance to the music while their tummy is grumbling right? Here are six music festivals that would give you good music and great food! And, mind you, #FoodPorn plus #MusicGoals in one event, what could you ask for more?

Eat these delish foods while listening to your favorite bands!

Outside Lands

Drive to: San Francisco

This music festival is a staple during the summer, but aside from the amazing line up of musicians, great food awaits the locals and tourists every year.

Make Sure to Eat:  The classic with a twist: electric garlic chimichurri fries and crunchy ramen burgers!

 

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Drive to: New Orleans

Of course, how can the distinct New Orleans sound be missed in our list? As a bonus to the jazzy music that your ears will thank you for are the food that locals prepare for you too.

Don't miss out eating: Piping hot brisket sandwiches, crawfish rolls, praline-stuffed beignets for dessert.

Governors Ball

Drive to: New York City

The Big Apple has a lot more to offer than just pizzas. The concert goers on Randall Island suggests eating foie gras doughnuts and oysters, gourmet festival food-yes, New York Street Food does not get classier than that!

Pitchfork Music Festival

Drive to: Chicago

The unforgiving sun, the humid weather and a huge crowd are not valid reasons to miss out this festival, along with a gelato pop dipped in chocolate and whiskey-flavored bacon. Can it get any better than that? Admit it, they had you at gelato-whiskey-and-bacon.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Drive to: Nashville

The cradle of country music cannot be missed on our list. Besides the great music, you won't regret the long drive with their spicy pie pizza line or if you're a little too drunk and adventurous, the deep-fried alligator tail!

Austin City Limits

Drive to: Austin, Texas

Aside from the famous Texas Barbeque, festival goers anticipate their green chile pork taco and decadent vegetable samosas. Texans also have the sweet tooth too! Try their towering ice cream sandwiches and even hibiscus mint Popsicles.

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