Explore the South’s Best Culinary and Cultural Events
The festivals, fundraisers, and Southern happenings on our radar.
In the Field
The Palmetto Party Columbia
By: The Local PalateThe Local Palate welcomes the state's top talent to Columbia for The Palmetto Party: An Insider’s Taste of South Carolina.
In the Field
Whiskey After Dark Macon 2025
By: The Local PalateWhiskey After Dark, presented by the Local Palate, will bring the world’s top whiskey ambassadors to Macon, Georgia in fall 2025.
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Festival for the Eno 2025
Durham, North Carolina
Celebrate and preserve nature’s authentic beauty with local food and entertainment.
Tales of the Cocktail 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana
Experience the inviting community that fosters creativity and growth within the cocktail industry at Tales of the Cocktail 2025
Natchez Food & Wine Festival 2025
Natchez, Mississippi
Dine out in luxury along the Great River Road with renowned chefs and gourmet tastings in historic mansions.
Virginia Highlands Festival
Abingdon, Virginia
A celebration of Appalachian history with a diverse collection of local eats, arts, and music.
Behind the Recipes: The Cookbook Club at Fearrington Village
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Behind the Recipes, a Cookbook Club event at Fearrington Village, will bring together chefs and authors alike to celebrate the stories that inspire the South's favorite cookbooks.
GrapeFest 2025
Grapevine, Texas
Immerse yourself in a world of luxury wine surrounded by good music and good people at GrapeFest 2025
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2025
Atlanta, Georgia
Get a diverse taste of authentic Atlanta with over 200 celebrated chefs and 60 different tasting opportunities
Louisiana Food & Wine Festival 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Celebrate the birthplace of cajun cuisine during Louisiana‘s best week of food and wine
The Big Dill 2025 – The Worlds Largest Pickle Party
Baltimore, Maryland and Arlington, Texas
Don’t miss out on the most exciting and pickle flavored event of 2025
The Palmetto Party Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
The Local Palate welcomes the state's top talent to Columbia for The Palmetto Party: An Insider’s Taste of South Carolina.
