Cheerwine. Peaches. Livermush. Did you know there are festivals in the Carolinas dedicated to these tasty treats and local staples? Here is a look at where and when they take place.

Distance: Quick trips

Carolina BBQ Festival, Uptown | April 17-18

South Carolina Strawberry Festival, Fort Mill, SC | May 1-2

Cheerwine Festival, Salisbury | May 16

Crowds gather for an outdoor concert to see performers on a stage during the Cheerwine Festival. — The Cheerwine Festival has been an annual party in downtown Salisbury since 2017. | Photo via Studio 35 Photography

Taste of Charlotte, Uptown | June 5-7

Livermush Festival, Marion | June 6

South Carolina Peach Festival, Gaffney, SC | July 9-19

NC Peach Festival, Candor | July 9-19

Distance: Make a weekend out it

Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, Apex | April 10-11

NC Pickle Festival, Mt. Olive | April 24, 2027

Ham + Yam Festival, Smithfield | May 2

NC Strawberry Festival, Chadbourn | May 2

NC Watermelon Festival, Murfreesboro | July 29-Aug. 1

NC Apple Festival, Hendersonville | Sept. 4-7

NC Seafood Festival, Morehead City | Oct. 2-4

Hungry for more happenings? Check out this food festival map.