Southern Food Festivals

Bring your appetite and best walking shoes because these food festivals won’t stop for anything! Discover the best chefs around and new cuisines. These events deliver unparalleled energy and beloved Southern fare.

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Rum Revival

Rum Revival in Lake Charles, Louisiana celebrates Gulf Coast ties to the Caribbean with [...]

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Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival

The Bloomin' BBQ Music and Food Festival is back for another year in downtown [...]

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UNwineD, Presented by Publix and Southern Living

UNwineD brings together leading Southern chefs, global wine and spirits, craft beer, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations [...]

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JXN Food & Wine Festival 2026

Jackson, Mississippi
March 20, 2026

JXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson returns with an exciting expansion for their 2026 event.

March 12, 2026

The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival is back this coming March with four days of drinking, eating, and entertainment in Lake Charles.

Rum Revival

Lake Charles, Louisiana
March 28, 2026

Rum Revival in Lake Charles, Louisiana celebrates Gulf Coast ties to the Caribbean with bold flavors and festive traditions

April 24, 2026

Music City Food & Wine Festival is Nashville's premier culinary event that celebrates the city's cuisine and culture through hyperlocal chef showcases, expansive food, wine and spirit tastings and unique dining experiences.

April 09, 2026

The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival is back for another year, with new experiences and culinary collaborations.

Columbia Food & Wine Festival 2026

Columbia, South Carolina
April 22, 2026

The Columbia Food & Wine Festival is back for its ninth year with 10 events, 100+ chefs, and entertainment for everyone.

Hogs for the Cause 2026

New Orleans, Louisiana
April 10, 2026

Hogs for the Cause fundraiser event is back in New Orleans for another year with limited single day tickets available.

Pensacola Pickles and Wings Family Festival

Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida
May 16, 2026

Celebrate food, community, and lively entertainment at Pensacola's free pickles and wing festival event this summer.

May 15, 2026

The Bloomin' BBQ Music and Food Festival is back for another year in downtown Sevierville, Tennessee with delicious eats and live music.