Food, glorious food! Those willing to travel that extra mile to treat their taste buds might wish to consider attending one of these upcoming culinary events.

Antwerp, Belgium: One of Belgium’s greatest food fests plays out at the Waagnatie, a vast entertainment venue set in a former industrial complex next to the Scheldt River. Through May 4, Europe’s second-largest port city hosts Antwerp Proeft, a food festival offering the chance to sample tasting menus from some 45 different culinary establishments. The offerings here range from Mexican chicken mole to Peruvian wild sea bass ceviche to Belgian gooseberry pie. Payment for food and drink items is rendered through a voucher system, with the price of most dishes ranging from 6 to 9 euros. Free cooking demonstrations and workshops give visitors tips and tricks sure to prove useful in their own home kitchens. The venue’s abundance of covered space means inclement weather is no excuse to stay home. Adult tickets to the festival cost 11.40 euros when ordered online in advance; those born in 2013 or later enter for free. Online: proeft.be

Schwetzingen, Germany: The city’s annual Spargelsamstag, or Asparagus Saturday, is a day for celebrating the country’s favorite spring veggie. On May 3, this city just a stone’s throw from Heidelberg will be the site of an abundance of stands selling the tasty spears. Live music and hands-on activities round out the day’s offerings. Entry is free. Online: tinyurl.com/3zwbu8er

Stoke-on-Trent, England: The Great British Food Festival refers to not one but a series of culinary events taking place in settings known for their beauty or historical importance. From May 3-5, Trentham Gardens takes its turn hosting the festival’s street food stands, concert stages, artisan’s market, bars, demo kitchens, activity zones and other features. Adult tickets go for 15 UK pounds (about $19.90) while ages 3-15 pay 11.50 UK pounds. Just a few additional editions of the Great British Food Festival coming up in 2025 include those set in Arley Hall in Northwich, Cheshire (May 10-11); Harewood House in Harewood, Leeds (May 24-26); Holdenby House in Northampton (June 14-15) and Knebworth House in Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire (July 19-20). Online: greatbritishfoodfestival.com

Vienna, Austria: Each year in spring, Vienna’s roomy and centrally located Stadtpark accommodates the Genuss-Festival, a culinary event featuring foods from a select group of farmers, bakers, dairies, butchers and gastronomical establishments from various corners of Austria. Approximately 100 stalls allow visitors to mingle with the artisan producers of the wares. Products to try and buy range from apricot jam to sourdough bread to smoked sausages. The festival runs May 9-11, and entry is free. Online: festival.genussregionen.at

Camogli, Italy: The Sagra del Pesce, or Festival of Fish, takes place against a backdrop of pastel-colored houses overlooking a pretty harbor in the province of Liguria some 20 miles east of Genoa. On the second Sunday of May each year, what’s billed as the world’s largest frying pan will be pulled out once again to help prepare the tons of fish needed to feed the hungry masses. All comers, locals and tourists alike, are treated to free portions on May 11. On the night before the fish fry, the Feast of San Fortunato is celebrated with bonfires lit in the Porto and Pinetto districts and a grand display of fireworks. Online: tinyurl.com/yntkhhsw

Berlin, Germany: The German capital hosts a range of food festivals reflecting the international nature of the city itself. Next up on the agenda is the African Food Festival, slated to take place at the Jules-B Park May 10-11. The fest offers contemporary takes on traditional dishes accompanied by a soundtrack of Afro house and Afrobeats music. The African Goods Market is the place to pick up tea, chocolate, jewelry, decorative items and more. Entry costs 5 euros. Online: africanfoodfestival.de

Budapest, Hungary: The Budapest Culinary Festival sees many of Hungary’s greatest labels and gastronomical establishments set up shop for three days in Millenáris Park. Restaurants, beer brewers, distilleries, vintners, confectioners and others are on hand to introduce their products. An adult entry ticket for the festival, slated for May 22-25, costs 19 euros. Children ages 13 and younger enter for free. Online: gourmetfesztival.hu/en

Ghent, Belgium: Ghent’s stunning medieval core is a worthy setting for Gent Smaakt, a food festival with more than 60 stands. Most vendors on site will hail from the city itself or its immediate area. The festival spreads out over five squares, each with its own specific theme. International street foods will be dished up at the Korenmarkt, whereas the Goudenleeuwplein is the place to sample cool and tasty beverages while people-watching. The festival takes place from May 28-June 1, and entry is free. Online: gentsmaakt.be