Anthony Anderson tastes his way through the Amelia Island, Fla., Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival along with 10,000 food fans discovering some interesting combinations. Contenders in the Shrimp Dish Challenge share their ingredients and tips as they prepare to be judged and later, Anthony assists with a large shrimp boil and helps the island's pirates save it from invaders.
Anthony Anderson takes on the Texas Crab Festival in Crystal Beach. He tries various vendors' unique offerings and participates in a Crab Race, a Weiner Dog Race and even a Texas Two-Step dance-off before checking out the competition for Best Crab Dish.
Anthony Anderson gets his steak on at the World Championship Steak Cook-off in Magnolia, Ark., where over 80 grillers compete for the Governor's Cup trophy and $4,000 top prize. He checks out some of the top contenders, a steak eating contest and even tries his luck at the Grill Games.
Anthony Anderson pops up in the Big Easy to make his way through the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience and tries NOLA-inspired delights by over 70 restaurant vendors before going behind-the-scenes to cook with the elite competitors vying for the coveted title of "King of Louisiana Seafood."
Anthony Anderson joins the rib enthusiasts who devour 50,000 pounds of pork on the streets of Chicago during the city's annual Ribfest. He checks out the world-ranked competitors at the rib eating contest and challenges a fest-goer to balloon darts, before finding out the winner of the People's Choice and critic's Best Ribs titles.
A giant slide and mechanical bull are among the attractions at a barbecue festival in Tryon, N.C., where chefs compete for a trophy, and Anthony tries offerings, including an elk burger, deep-fried pickle and Asado goat.
Anthony attends a strawberry festival in Long Grove, Ill., where he chats with competing chefs, challenges kids to a berry-eating contest and tries his hand at balloon art.
Anthony attends the Rockwood Ice Cream Festival in Wilmington, Del., where he satisfies his sweet tooth with a tasty combo of bacon and salted caramel. Also: He tries a creative raspberry-chocolate concoction; and checks out the "Best Sundae on Sunday" contest.