Southwest Harbor, ME. Festival lasts from September 9th to the 11th. Smuggler's Den Campground. $12,500 prize pool.

Sparks, NV. Invite-only to compete. Elite cooks compete to impress elite, blind judges for a shot at the prizes. Winners announced Monday. $14,500 prize pool.

Buffalo, NY. What better place to hold a wing festival than the city that started it all? Participate in both the eating and cooking events.