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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Charleston Wine + Food 2026

Charleston Wine + Food is back from March 4-8, bringing the best of the [...]

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Lowcountry Oyster Festival 2026

Enjoy over 45,000 pounds of steamed oysters, oyster shucking and eating contests, local food, [...]

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3rd Annual Creole Food Festival Grand Tasting

Get ready for a weekend of culture and flavor celebrating Creole cuisine from around [...]

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November 22, 2025

Get ready for a weekend of culture and flavor celebrating Creole cuisine from around the world at the Creole Food Festival Grand Tasting.

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2026 Bourbon Classic

Louisville, Kentucky
February 25, 2026

Experience a unique and all-encompassing Bourbon event for all enthusiasts alike

February 19, 2026

Don’t miss out on delicious food and perfect weather on the sands of South Beach, Miami

Lowcountry Oyster Festival 2026

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
February 01, 2026

Enjoy over 45,000 pounds of steamed oysters, oyster shucking and eating contests, local food, and music at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival.

Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival 2026

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
February 22, 2026

Indulge in the enchanting scenery and tight knit community fostered by the 19th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival

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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.

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Charleston Wine + Food 2026

Charleston, South Carolina
March 04, 2026

Charleston Wine + Food is back from March 4-8, bringing the best of the Lowcountry's food scene to life!