Events are all over the map this week, especially in New York and California. As usual, there's no shortage of festivals for the oenophile. The other activities, however, really demonstrate our country's appreciation for regional American foods, from shellfish on the Eastern seaboard to kolaches in Texas.

• New York, NY: A Taste of the Village — Sept. 10
• Murphysboro, IL: Murphysboro Apple Festival — Sept. 10-14
• San Diego, CA: Spirits of Mexico — Sept. 11-13
• Traverse City, MI: Traverse Epicurean Classic — Sept. 11-13
• Charlotte, NC: Charlotte Shout Blues, Brews, & BBQ — Sept. 12-13
• Grapevine, TX: Grapevine's GrapeFest — Sept. 11-14
• Greenville, SC: Euphoria — Sept. 11-14

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• Naperville, IL: Naperville Wine Festival — Sept. 12-13
• Santa Rosa Beach, FL: Southern Breeze Wine & Culinary Festival — Sept. 12-14
• Geneva, IL: Festival of the Vine — Sept. 12-14
• Worthington, MN: King Turkey Day — Sept. 13
• Caldwell, TX: Kolache Festival — Sept. 13
• Aurora, OH: Aurora WineFest — Sept. 13
• Wells, ME: Wells Chili-Fest — Sept. 13-14
• Pasco, WA: Pasco Fiery Foods Festival — Sept. 13-14
• Biloxi, MS: Biloxi Seafood Festival — Sept. 13-14
• Carmel, CA: Nature Sweet Carmel TomatoFest — Sept. 14
• Jamaica Plain, MA: Shellfish Shindig — Sept. 14
• Arroyo Grande, CA: Taste of the Central Coast — Sept. 14
• New York, NY: NYC International Pickle Day — Sept. 14

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