50 states: 50 summer food festivals

Summer brings barbecues and cookouts, seasonal fruits and berries, and tons of outdoor fun for foodies and families alike. Whether you're screaming for ice cream or can't get enough watermelon, there's a festival for you and your crew in July, August or early September.

Find full-blown wine and food festivals in Nashville, Natchez, Miss., and Asheville, N.C.; see mangoes from all over the world near Miami; and get a slew of 'cue in Chicago, Kentucky and New Jersey.

From potatoes to peaches to pancakes, there's a summer food festival worth traveling for in each state. Browse the photos above to feed your weekend cravings at one (or two) near you.

Plus, see a bunch of beer events through the end of the year below.