Explore the South’s Best Culinary and Cultural Events

The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.

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76th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival

Downtown Ruston, Louisiana

Come discover the homegrown flavors, art, music, and culture of Ruston, LA at the 76th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival.

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Sparkle City Rhythm & Ribs Festival

Spartanburg, South Carolina

The annual Sparkle City Rhythm & Ribs Festival aims to deliver one of the best musical entertainment experiences in South Carolina.

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New Orleans Wine & Food Experience

New Orleans, Louisiana

The annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is back for its 34th year with culinary events for everyone to enjoy.

SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor

Austin, Texas

Enjoy elevated food experiences paired with craft beverages, live music, and legendary hospitality at SMOKE at Barton Creek.

Columbia Shrimp & Grits Fest

1125 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, 29201

Now’s your chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits in Columbia, South Carolina at Shrimp & Grits Fest!

Rock City Margarita Festival & Great Arkansas Beer Festival

Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St., Little Rock, AR., 72201

Sample margaritas, beers, wines, and seltzers at the 2026 Rock City Margarita Festival and The Great Arkansas Beer Festival.

5th Annual Gathering at RT Lodge

1406 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, Tennessee 37803

The 5th annual The Gathering at RT Lodge seeks to highlight the connection between chefs, farmers, and makers.

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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.

Southbound Food Festival

Birmingham, Alabama

Tickets are on sale for Birmingham's premier celebration of Southern food, culture and community, for select signature events.

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National Banana Pudding Festival 

Hickman County Ag Pavilion in Centerville, Tennessee

The National Banana Pudding Festival is back for its 16th year to raise money to help victims of disasters, fires, tornadoes and floods.

6th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk

Truist Baseball Field, Charlotte, North Carolina

Enjoy mini cupcakes from local bakeries while walking laps around Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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9th Annual Beignet Fest

New Orleans, Louisiana

Dive into the food culture of New Orleans at Beignet Fest, where big flavor and a big impact come together for families touched by autism.