Explore the South’s Best Culinary and Cultural Events
The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.
In the Field
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.
In the Field
Charleston Wine + Food 2026
By: The Local PalateCharleston Wine + Food is back from March 4-8, bringing the best of the Lowcountry's food scene to life!
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2026 Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival
Tifton, Georgia
Experience what Tifton has to offer at this free foodie event-- Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival kicks off March 6.
Dinner Series No. 13 with Lucas McKinney
Downtown Memphis, Tennessee
The Etowah Collective is welcoming Chef Lucas McKinney to their dinner series for one night only in downtown Memphis.
Louisiana Food & Wine Festival 2026
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival is back this coming March with four days of drinking, eating, and entertainment in Lake Charles.
JXN Food & Wine Festival 2026
Jackson, Mississippi
JXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson returns with an exciting expansion for their 2026 event.
Rum Revival
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Rum Revival in Lake Charles, Louisiana celebrates Gulf Coast ties to the Caribbean with bold flavors and festive traditions
UNwineD, Presented by Publix and Southern Living
Panama City Beach, Florida
UNwineD brings together leading Southern chefs, global wine and spirits, craft beer, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more.
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival 2026
Fort Worth, Texas
The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival is back for another year, with new experiences and culinary collaborations.
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.
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.
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.
