Explore the South’s Best Culinary and Cultural Events
The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.
In the Field
Whiskey Club No. 19
By: The Local PalateWhiskey Club No. 19: A one-night only whiskey experience in Pinehurst, NC. Tastings, bites, and Southern hospitality await.
In the Field
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival 2026
By: The Local PalateThe Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival is back for another year, with new experiences and culinary collaborations.
In the Field
Hogs for the Cause 2026
By: The Local PalateHogs for the Cause fundraiser event is back in New Orleans for another year with limited single day tickets available.
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Hogs for the Cause 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hogs for the Cause fundraiser event is back in New Orleans for another year with limited single day tickets available.
Pimento Cheese Festival
Downtown Cary Park, Cary, North Carolina
Masters weekend in the South already belongs to pimento cheese. In Downtown Cary Park, North Carolina, it gets an entire festival.
39th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival
South Walton, Florida
The Sandestin Wine Festival returns this April, bringing four days of exceptional wine and coastal cuisine to Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Spring Fest
Greenville, South Carolina
Spring Fest in Greenville is designed for cocktail & wine enthusiasts, food lovers, and music aficionados alike.
Charleston Cocktail Week
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Cocktail Week showcases the best bars and restaurants in the area at the 5th annual cocktail festival this April.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival 2026
Columbia, South Carolina
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival is back for its ninth year with 10 events, 100+ chefs, and entertainment for everyone.
Music City Food & Wine Festival 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
Music City Food & Wine Festival is Nashville's premier culinary event that celebrates the city's cuisine and culture through hyperlocal chef showcases, expansive food, wine and spirit tastings and unique dining experiences.
Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise
Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center
From April 30-May 2, Tupelo comes alive with pre-2000 classics, modern muscle, live rock ’n’ roll, and family-friendly fun.
Behind You Classic Golf Tournament
Cary, North Carolina
The Behind You Classic golf tournament is back for another year after raising $26,500 in2025 for SSF's Behind You mental health program.
Taste of Alpharetta
Downtown Alpharetta, Georgia
Taste of Alpharetta boasts an unforgettable array of culinary magic throughout the area’s charming downtown.
Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival
Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee
The Bloomin' BBQ Music and Food Festival is back for another year in downtown Sevierville, Tennessee with delicious eats and live music.
Whiskey Club No. 19
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Whiskey Club No. 19: A one-night only whiskey experience in Pinehurst, NC. Tastings, bites, and Southern hospitality await.
