Events Around the South
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JXN Food & Wine Festival 2026
By: The Local PalateJXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson returns with an exciting expansion for their 2026 event.
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SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor
Austin, Texas
Enjoy elevated food experiences paired with craft beverages, live music, and legendary hospitality at SMOKE at Barton Creek.
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Columbia Shrimp & Grits Fest
1125 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, 29201
Now’s your chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits in Columbia, South Carolina at Shrimp & Grits Fest!
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Rock City Margarita Festival & Great Arkansas Beer Festival
Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St., Little Rock, AR., 72201
Sample margaritas, beers, wines, and seltzers at the 2026 Rock City Margarita Festival and The Great Arkansas Beer Festival.
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5th Annual Gathering at RT Lodge
1406 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, Tennessee 37803
The 5th annual The Gathering at RT Lodge seeks to highlight the connection between chefs, farmers, and makers.
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euphoria 2026
Greenville, South Carolina
Euphoria Food, Wine, and Music festival returns September 17-20 to celebrate 21 years in Greenville with 89 events in four days.
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Southbound Food Festival
Tickets are on sale for Birmingham's premier celebration of Southern food, culture and community, [...]
In the Field
SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor
Enjoy elevated food experiences paired with craft beverages, live music, and legendary hospitality at [...]
In the Field
5th Annual Gathering at RT Lodge
The 5th annual The Gathering at RT Lodge seeks to highlight the connection between [...]
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Southbound Food Festival
Birmingham, Alabama
Tickets are on sale for Birmingham's premier celebration of Southern food, culture and community, for select signature events.
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National Banana Pudding Festival
Hickman County Ag Pavilion in Centerville, Tennessee
The National Banana Pudding Festival is back for its 16th year to raise money to help victims of disasters, fires, tornadoes and floods.
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6th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk
Truist Baseball Field, Charlotte, North Carolina
Enjoy mini cupcakes from local bakeries while walking laps around Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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9th Annual Beignet Fest
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dive into the food culture of New Orleans at Beignet Fest, where big flavor and a big impact come together for families touched by autism.
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Daytona Food Fest & Craft Fair
Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona's biggest and most diverse food festival is back for its third year for one day of food, drinks, and live entertainment.
