Events Around the South
The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.
In the Field
Spring Fest in Greenville, South Carolina
By: TLP's PartnersSavor every taste, every sip, and every note at Spring Fest!
In the Field
Whiskey After Dark 2024
By: The Local PalateWhiskey After Dark, presented by the Local Palate, will bring the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to Fort Mill and Charleston, South Carolina, in 2023.
In the Field
Carolina BBQ Festival
By: TLP's PartnersThe Carolina BBQ Festival showcases the traditions of Carolina’s whole hog, varying cooking styles, and diverse community.
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Spring Tour de Smokies with Blackberry Farm
1471 West Millers Cove Road Walland, Tennessee 37886
Partake in an cycling experience like no other; pedal through the Great Smoky Mountains in Spring Tour de Smokies hosted by Blackberry Farm.
Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival 2024
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 600 North Ashley Drive Tampa, Florida 33602
Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival returns in April 2024 as a 5-day extravaganza of unforgettable food events.
Fort Worth Food + Wine 2024
500 Clearfork Main St Fort Worth, TX 76109
Celebrating a decade of flavor, Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation springs into its 10th year with culinary delights and events.
Whiskey After Dark 2024
Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Whiskey After Dark, presented by the Local Palate, will bring the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to Fort Mill and Charleston, South Carolina, in 2023.
Sipp & Savor
2155 Front Street, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
Sipp & Savor offers cold beers, fine wines, and craft cocktails. Savor irresistible bites from the South’s top chefs.
Hogs for the Cause XVI
UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana
Hogs for the Cause is a New Orleans based non-profit that fundraises for pediatric cancer through a barbecue and music festival.
Mark your calendars for April 16-21, 2024 for Charlotte Food and Wine week, a week of wine and food pairings all for a good cause.
Carolina BBQ Festival
Victoria Yards, Charlotte, North Carolina
The Carolina BBQ Festival showcases the traditions of Carolina’s whole hog, varying cooking styles, and diverse community.
Spring Fest in Greenville, South Carolina
Various Greenville locations
Savor every taste, every sip, and every note at Spring Fest!
Scoundrel’s Friends in Mischief
18 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601
Scoundrel's Friends in Mischief is proud to host Luis Martinez and Tania Cienfuegos Harris to celebrate Oaxacan and French cultural fusion.
Cheese Geek at Blackberry Farm
1471 West Millers Cove Road Walland, Tennessee 37886
Blackberry Farm's Cheese Geek event features exquisite wine and cheese tastings with a special appearance from cheese importer, Kent Torrey.
Southeastern BBQ Showdown
Segra Park. Columbia
Mark your calendars for June 14-15, 2024, as history is made at Segra Park with the first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Bardstown, Kentucky
The 33rd annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival returns to Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World, this year!
Annual South Beach Seafood Festival
Miami, Florida
The South Beach Seafood Festival delivered culinary excellence in its 11th year, showcasing Florida's renowned chefs and restaurateurs.
Recap: Whiskey After Dark
Recap: Whiskey After Dark 2023 – Charleston
The Local Palate, in partnership with Breakthru Beverage, brought the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to Charleston, South Carolina in 2023.
Recap: Whiskey After Dark 2023 – York County
Recap: The Local Palate, in partnership with Breakthru Beverage, brought the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to York County, South Carolina in 2023.
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