Four Unusual Food Festivities

Experience food in a whole new way with these unusual events around the world:

42 Below Cocktail World Cup, Queenstown, New Zealand (September): Bar tenders from around the world convene for this popular event. The challenge: creating new drinks in unusual contests, such as Bungy shaking.

World Porridge Making Championships, Carrbridge, UK (October): Who makes the best traditional Scottish porridge? Find out at this annual festival. Events include a farmer’s market, live entertainment and the Carrbridge Challenge runs.

Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest, Guam (October): An unusual twist on the usual pumpkin carving contest -- This version, now in its 15th year, requires contestants to craft their creations on the ocean floor.

Festival of the Radishes, Oaxaca, Mexico (December): This event features live music and dance, but the real focus is on the sculptures carved from this featured vegetable.

For other interesting events around the world, see the World Event Guide.