An ardent celebration of a humble source of protein.

The townspeople of Coxheath have been hurling pies at one another since 1967.

The competition that shrinks shrimp cocktail to the size of your pinky and fits bento into a matchbox.

Why throw old cakes away when you can launch them by hand, slingshot, or cannon?

This French marathon has regular stops for wine, cheese, and oysters.

West Virginia's annual competition features the likes of squirrel gravy over biscuits and snapping turtle stew.

This harvest celebration culminates in a procession of drummers, palanquin-riding leaders, and vibrant colors.

Every July, a seaside town pays homage to its local mollusks with eating contests, a marine-themed parade, and plenty of fresh seafood.

At this annual event, the bitter sweet enhances everything from sausages to pies to clothing.

The autumn event re-creates meals shared by French settlers and Native Americans at an 18th-century fort.

Goggles are a good idea at this wine-slinging battle.

See Taiwan's dying art of fishing with fire.

Themed buffets, parades, performances, and competitions dominate this Philippines island every May.

Chocolate-covered mystery meat and dancing cans abound.

Worm-catching and love come together at this Indonesian harvest and courtship festival.

This midwinter food festival honors Iceland's pagan history.

Fruit soaks in rum for up to a year to make this rich Caribbean Christmas cake.

This Christmas bread is formed in the shape of the baby Jesus.

This French Creole Christmas Eve tradition takes midnight munchies to a whole new level.

For special occasions, Norwegians stack 18 rings of cake into a tower.

Some families keep their holiday meal fresh by letting it live in their bathtub.

This dessert is roasted over a fire and looks like a tree.

During Christmastime in the Philippines, purple reigns with this colorful sticky rice snack.

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.