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.
In the Field
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
By: TLP's PartnersHoly Smokes brings together more than 50 of the country’s best pitmasters and chefs at the beautiful Riverfront Park in North Charleston.
In the Field
The Haunting Cocktail Pop-Up Bar
By: The Local PalateThe Haunting is coming to Louisiana at Latitude 29, The Station, and The Bulldog for the 2026 spooky season.
In the Field
Out to Sea NC Fest 2026
By: The Local PalateWhat began in 2025 as the “NC Oyster & Seafood Celebration” has grown into an annual event hosted during wild oyster season.
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In the Field
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
Holy Smokes brings together more than 50 of the country’s best pitmasters and chefs [...]
In the Field
The Haunting Cocktail Pop-Up Bar
The Haunting is coming to Louisiana at Latitude 29, The Station, and The Bulldog [...]
In the Field
Out to Sea NC Fest 2026
What began in 2025 as the “NC Oyster & Seafood Celebration” has grown into [...]
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Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival is a jam-packed celebration of one of the South’s most iconic dishes.
9th Annual Beignet Fest
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dive into the food culture of New Orleans at Beignet Fest, where big flavor and a big impact come together for families touched by autism.
Daytona Food Fest & Craft Fair
Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona's biggest and most diverse food festival is back for its third year for one day of food, drinks, and live entertainment.
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
Charleston, South Carolina
Holy Smokes brings together more than 50 of the country’s best pitmasters and chefs at the beautiful Riverfront Park in North Charleston.
Hilton Head Seafood Festival 2027
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
For the perfect place to celebrate Southern heritage and hospitality, look no further than the Hilton Head Seafood Festival.
21st Annual Beaufort International Film Festival
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort continues to shine the spotlight on movies and movie making with the Beaufort International Film Festival.
JXN Food & Wine Festival 2027
Jackson, Mississippi
JXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson, returns with a save the date for the 2027 year.
Charleston Wine + Food 2027
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Wine + Food returns March 3–7, 2027 with five days of unforgettable wine, food, and experiences.
Joye! in Aiken
Aiken, South Carolina
Joye! in Aiken is named for a Gilded Age mansion that once hosted private performances for the nation’s wealthiest.
North Carolina Pickle Festival
Mount Olive, North Carolina
Pickles may be the theme at the North Carolina Pickle Festival, but community is what the festival is all about.
Texas Crab Festival
Crystal Beach, TX
Save the date! Start making your plans now—Texas Crab Festival is back at Swedes Park in May for more music, art, and crabs!
ArtFields Festival
Lake City, South Carolina
For a colorful celebration of Southern creativity, make your way to Lake City in the spring for ArtFields Festival.
