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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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Texas Crab Festival
Crystal Beach, TX
Save the date! Start making your plans now—Texas Crab Festival is back at Swedes Park in May for more music, art, and crabs!
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National Shrimp Festival
101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL.
For over 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama.
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Maryland Seafood Festival
Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD.
The Maryland Seafood Festival hosts loads of seafood vendors, local shopping, live music, kids activities, and more!
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North Carolina Pickle Festival
Mount Olive, North Carolina
Pickles may be the theme at the North Carolina Pickle Festival, but community is what the festival is all about.
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Charleston Wine + Food 2027
Charleston, South Carolina
Save the date! Charleston Wine + Food is back for another year after celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2026.
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In the Field
Texas Crab Festival
Save the date! Start making your plans now—Texas Crab Festival is back at Swedes [...]
In the Field
National Shrimp Festival
For over 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of [...]
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Maryland Seafood Festival
The Maryland Seafood Festival hosts loads of seafood vendors, local shopping, live music, kids [...]
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Southern Foodways Alliance Annual Fall Symposium
Memphis, Tennessee
Southern Foodways Alliance will take our annual Fall Symposium to Memphis to explore food and movement across space and time.
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2026 Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Winston-Salem, NC.
The 2026 CFSA Sustainable Agriculture Conference will feature inspiring and practical workshops, networking meetups, and more.
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3rd Annual SHEF Food + Wine Festival
Dallas, Texas
Join in on four unforgettable days celebrating extraordinary chefs, remarkable wines and spirits, live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.
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Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival is a jam-packed celebration of one of the South’s most iconic dishes.
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Hot Springs’ Feast Month
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Hot Springs' Feast Month celebrates the diverse restaurant scene in Hot Springs National Park all November long.
