Bring Your Appetite to These 5 Can’t-Miss Food Events Around Boston, New England

New England foodies have plenty to feast on this fall. Here's a look at five can't-miss food-focused events in Boston and New England this season.

Archibald Query invented Fluff in Somerville's Union Square in 1917. This celebration of the sugary white marshmallow confection will take place at the What the Fluff? Festival taking place in Union Square. Festival attendees will be able to play Fluff-themed games like a marshmallow toss and Fluff musical chairs, listen to live music, and eat Fluff. The rain date is Sept. 21. | Saturday, Sept. 20; Somerville

Explore more than 100 food trucks and vendors in downtown Salem during the annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. Visit Cheese Louise, Binge BBQ, The Lobster Roller, The Cookie Monstah, and other trucks for a weekend of serious good eats. | Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21; Salem

This annual pumpkin festival will feature a pumpkin parade, a giant pumpkin weigh-off, a pumpkin soapbox-style derby, a pumpkin hunt, and pumpkin pie-eating contests. Witness the Pumpkin boat Regatta held the final day, where contestants will race down the Damariscotta River in 600-pound hollowed-out pumpkins transformed into boats. | Friday, Oct. 10, to Monday, Oct. 13; Damariscotta, Maine

This meat-free event is admission-free. You'll not only find plenty of vegan food vendors to enjoy, but you'll also find opportunities to explore plant-based fashion and lifestyle businesses. Learn about new products in the vegetarian market, speak with speakers and chefs, and take home some treats for purchase. | Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19; Roxbury

Attend this three-day festival in Franklin County. Last year's events featured an orchard tour, cider pairings with cheese and food, and educational workshops and demonstrations. | Friday, Oct. 31, to Sunday, Nov. 2; Franklin County