Why Food Festivals Are the New Tourist Hotspots
Not long ago, food festivals were little more than local celebrations—a chance to mingle with neighbors and grab a funnel cake. But in the last few years, food festival tourism has transformed weekend road trips. What was once a quirky town tradition is now a full-blown economic engine. People aren’t just eating at festivals—they’re traveling for them. This […]
Mustard, Relish, or Chaos? What Your Hot Dog Style Says About You
At the Clay County Fairgrounds Hotdog Eating Contest, some competitors load up on mustard, others demand relish, and a few go full chaotic with jalapeños, onions, pickles, and four different sauces. What does it mean? Turns out, quite a lot. Hot dogs aren’t just the highlight of Jacksonville food competitions or a staple of competitive […]