Bagelfest

When:
🗓️ July 26

Where:
🌐 Everywhere

Since:
1986

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🥯🎉 Bagelfest: Where Round is Royal! 🎉🥯

Bagels are those glorious rings of dough that beckon us with their chewy charm. You can eat them whole, slice them in half, or even make bagel balls!
But no matter how you eat them, one thing is for sure: bagels are the perfect food for a round of fun.

🥯 The Bagel Legacy 🍞

Bagels are thought to have originated in Poland in the Middle Ages.
The word “bagel” is believed to come from the Yiddish “beygal,” which itself is derived from the German dialect word “beugel”, meaning “ring” or “bracelet”.

Bagels are typically made with a higher proportion of wheat flour than other types of bread. This gives them a more complex flavor and a denser texture. After a quick dip in boiling water, bagels are baked to perfection, creating that signature chewy texture and shiny exterior. They’re the perfect canvas for sweet or savory toppings, from cream cheese and lox to chocolate paste and sprinkles.
It’s all in the process! It’s a magical journey from dough to delectable delight!

🎉🥯 Bagelfest: Where Mattoon Comes Alive with Bagel Bliss! 🎉🏙️

Bagelfest is an annual festival that celebrates the bagel industry in Mattoon, Illinois.
It all started with a free bagel breakfast hosted by the Bagel Factory’s owner, Murray Lender in 1986 to introduce the hungry citizens of Mattoon to the wonders of these round delights. As the aroma of freshly baked bagels wafted through the streets, the town fell head over heels in love with these refined rounds. And voilà, Bagelfest became the ultimate celebration of Mattoon’s community spirit and their love for bagels!
Today, Bagelfest is a several-day festival that features a variety of events, including a bagel eating contest, a bagel baking contest, and a bagel-themed parade.

🥳🍽️ Celebrating Bagelfest: A Dough-tastic Extravaganza! 🎉🥯

How does one partake in the merriment of Bagelfest?
Here are a few suggestion:

Bagel Tour:
Embark on a bagel taste test adventure, exploring various bagel joints and rating their offerings. Crown the ultimate bagel champ!
DIY Bagel Bar:
Gather your favorite bagel toppings and create a DIY bagel bar at home. Experiment with different spreads, fillings, and flavors to discover your ultimate bagel combo.
Bagel-Themed Games:
Organize bagel-themed games like “Bagel Bingo” or “Pin the Topping on the Bagel.” Fun and laughter guaranteed!
Enjoy the Original:
Visit Mattoon and attend the festival.

When it comes to sharing your Bagelfest jubilations on social media, sprinkle your posts with hashtags like #BagelFest, #Bagelfiesta, or #MattoonMagic. Spread the bagel love and let the world know that Bagelfest is a celebration not to be missed! 📸🥯

TL;DR (Tasty Little Dough-Rings) 🍩✨🥯

Now, grab a Bagel, Join the Fun! Bagelfest is All About Creating Dough-licious Memories with Friends!

And if anyone questions your enthusiasm for Bagelfest by hosting an epic bagel-eating competition complete with bagel jousting, simply inform them that Wild Calendar has given you the green light to let the bagel revelry commence. Toast to its chewy brilliance, embrace the bagel’s heritage, and let your taste buds indulge in a ring of delight!
Now, go forth, savor every bite, and have a bagelicious Bagelfest!

🎉💫🥯 Let the bagelmania begin! 🥳🌟🥯