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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Manor House Afternoon Tea With Pastry Chef Edouard Fenouil
Adairsville, Georgia
Perfect for an early Mother’s Day celebration, the event is a refined culinary experience with sweet delicacies by Pastry Chef Edouard Fenouil.
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.
Pensacola Pickles and Wings Family Festival
Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida
Celebrate food, community, and lively entertainment at Pensacola's free pickles and wing festival event this summer.
Drink Pink Rosé Festival
City Roots Farm, Columbia, South Carolina
Drink Pink Rosé Festival returns to Columbia, South Carolina for its 11th year as the largest rosé tasting in the South.
18th Annual Chef’s Potluck
North Charleston, South Carolina
The Annual Chef’s Potluck is a joyful celebration of Charleston’s vibrant culinary scene and the people behind it.
Cathead Jam
Cathead Distillery, 422 S Farish St. Jackson, MS 39201
In June, the Cathead Distillery grounds transform into a two-day music festival with a strong sense of place.
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.
