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Sipp & Savor

Experience the culinary tradition of the South like you never have before!

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Small bites being served on a silver platter at Sipp & Savor.

Sip on cold beers, fine wines, and craft cocktails. Savor irresistible bites from the South’s top chefs. Experience the culinary tradition of the South like you never have before.

On April 12, 2025, Sipp & Savor returns to showcase award-winning chefs, master brewers, and craft distillers at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), located in historic downtown Meridian, Mississippi. All ticket holders will enjoy signature bites created by local and regional chefs, beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails, live music and more.

Sipp & Savor was established in 2019 by a group of local women as the primary annual fundraiser for the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Beyond its fundraising goal, the event celebrates the South’s rich culinary heritage. Featuring exceptional dishes from award-winning Southern chefs and craft beverages, Sipp & Savor creates a unique chef-to-diner experience. Through expertly curated food and drink, the event promotes education, arts, and culture, showcases Southern talent, and, most importantly, ensures a great time for all!

Sipp & Savor serves as a platform to tell the stories of the Southern culinary landscape, celebrate the community, and offer a rich, educational experience for attendees. The event brings recognition to the South’s culinary scene, create meaningful partnerships, to act as stewards to our communities, and highlight the powerful role food and drink play in culture and connection.

  • location

    Meridian, Mississippi
  • date:

    April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
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