Explore the South’s Best Culinary and Cultural Events
The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.
In the Field
Grand Strand Chef’s Table 2026
By: The Local PalateThe Grand Strand Chef's Table is a celebration of coastal cuisine, creative spirit, and community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
In the Field
euphoria 2026
By: TLP's PartnersEuphoria Food, Wine, and Music festival returns September 17-20 to celebrate 21 years in Greenville with 89 events in four days.
In the Field
JXN Food & Wine Festival 2027
By: The Local PalateJXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson, returns with a save the date for the 2027 year.
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South Carolina Jazz Festival
Cheraw, South Carolina
South Carolina Jazz Festival pays tribute to the trumpeter who founded modern jazz, hosting a week chock-full of local and national talent.
Grand Strand Chef’s Table 2026
The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, A Tapestry by Hilton 3200 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Grand Strand Chef's Table is a celebration of coastal cuisine, creative spirit, and community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The Local Palate
The 18th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival
South Walton, FL.
This spirited weekend brings together craft beer lovers, live music, great food and plenty of laid-back coastal fun.
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival is a jam-packed celebration of one of the South’s most iconic dishes.
Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas
3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR., 72758
Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas is where culinary talent, passion, and competition come together for an unforgettable experience.
James Beard Foundation Taste America: Carolinas
Peregrine, 1000 Social Street, Suite 150, Raleigh, NC., 27609
Taste America celebrates the chefs and local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities and culture.
James Beard Foundation Taste America: Miami
Wynwood Event Center, 239 NW 28th St., Miami, FL., 33127
Taste America celebrates the chefs and local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities and culture.
2026 Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Winston-Salem, NC.
The 2026 CFSA Sustainable Agriculture Conference will feature inspiring and practical workshops, networking meetups, and more.
Hot Springs’ Feast Month
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Hot Springs' Feast Month celebrates the diverse restaurant scene in Hot Springs National Park all November long.
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The Chef Assembly
Charlotte, North Carolina
On November 2 and 3, The Chef Assembly will host its first-ever event in the South, bringing together some of the country’s most influential and beloved chefs and restaurateurs, and renowned journalists for two days of thought-provoking conversations, collaborative dining...
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.
Daytona Food Fest & Craft Fair
Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona's biggest and most diverse food festival is back for its third year for one day of food, drinks, and live entertainment.
