3. Brooklyn Bugs Festival

While most New Yorkers are often grossed out by the idea of eating the bugs, many cultures around the world consider them a delicacy.

From September 1st to 3rd, venues in Williamsburg and Greenpoint will host New York City’s first ever festival dedicated to entomophagy, or the practice of eating bugs.

The festival will include tastings and events that will, hopefully, answer any questions that the public might have. Chef Joseph Yoon, the man behind the Brooklyn festival, hopes that the public can see the benefits of eating insects and end the stigma that comes with it this Labor Day weekend.