Events Around the South
The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.
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Whiskey After Dark 2024
By: The Local PalateWhiskey After Dark, presented by the Local Palate, will bring the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to South Carolina destinations in 2024.
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
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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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 South Carolina destinations in 2024.
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.
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.
11th Annual Beach Fest at the Farm
The Farm at 95 in Selma, North Carolina
The Carolina BBQ Festival showcases the traditions of Carolina’s whole hog, varying cooking styles, and diverse community.
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.
Taste of Alpharetta
Downtown Alpharetta
Metro Atlanta’s most anticipated culinary event, the Taste of Alpharetta, will take place in downtown Alpharetta, Georgia, on May 9, 2024.
A Southern Night At the Cinema-Chicago
Logan Theater, 2646 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60647
Chicago: immerse yourself in a cinematic experience featuring bite-sized stories that offer unique insights from top Southern chefs.
Each year, thousands of latin cuisine enthusiasts travel to the Greater Washington area for the two week Latin restaurant celebration.
Brews, Boils & Bubbles Festival
Lakeshore Drive at Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Brews, Boils & Bubbles festival will feature over 15 boilers and dessert vendors at the May 11 event on the New Orleans Lakefront.
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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