There are plenty of events happening around Central Massachusetts in August. Here are our top six picks!

First Annual Chili & Chowder Festival
Enjoy live music and activities while some of the area’s top restaurants battle for the title of Best Chili or Best Chowder for the first time. Be a part of Worcester history by voting for your favorite dish in the People’s Choice Award. Admission to the Chili & Chowder Festival offers you to unlimited tasting, and beverages will be available for purchase. Saturday, Aug. 29, noon-5 p.m. at the corner of Winter and Harding Streets. $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 and younger. More information at worcchilichowderfest.com.

Living History
Experience the largest military reenactment in New England when Old Sturbridge Village travels back in time to a Revolutionary War-era military camp for its annual Redcoats and Rebels event. Activities range from simulated battles to tours of the camp and canon demonstrations. Kids can take part in musket drilling, play 18th-century baseball and even experience a day in the life of a soldier. Aug. 1–2 at Old Sturbridge Village. Tickets are $10- $24, available here.

Soccer with an International Twist
With 20 international teams, the 10th annual Worcester World Cup celebrates the city’s cultural diversity. Head to Foley Stadium for the event, which is organized by Elm Park Community School’s Cultural Exchange Through Soccer and includes a soccer tournament, international food, music and games. Aug. 7–9 at Foley Stadium. $6 for a weekend pass, free 18 and younger. More information on Facebook.

Folk Art on Display
Celebrate the tradition of folk art at the Worcester Art Museum’s Folk Art Festival. Check out Art + Market, WAM’s weekly fair featuring arts and crafts, food trucks, music and more. You can even get your antiques appraised. Free, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Worcester Art Museum. More information at worcesterart.org.

Caribbean American Carnival
Celebrate the third year of the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association’s Caribbean American Carnival. Enjoy a parade of elaborate, brightly-colored costumes and music ending at Institute Park, where vendors and performers join this all-day expression of Caribbean culture. Free, noon–7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Institute Park. Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at 305 Chandler St. and ends at Institute Park. More information at worcestercarib.com.

Fresh Produce Galore
There are local farmers markets happening every day of the week all around Central Massachusetts. Stop by Worcester’s Canal District Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m.–noon at Crompton Place or head to the Grafton Farmers Market on Thursdays from 2–6:30 p.m. at the Grafton Common. Free. For a complete list of farmers markets in Worcester County, visit farmfresh.org.