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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ArtFields Festival

For a colorful celebration of Southern creativity, make your way to Lake City in [...]

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Joye! in Aiken

Joye! in Aiken is named for a Gilded Age mansion that once hosted private [...]

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South Carolina Jazz Festival

South Carolina Jazz Festival pays tribute to the trumpeter who founded modern jazz, hosting [...]

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euphoria 2026

Greenville, South Carolina
September 17, 2026

Euphoria Food, Wine, and Music festival returns September 17-20 to celebrate 21 years in Greenville with 89 events in four days.

Southbound Food Festival

Birmingham, Alabama
September 18, 2026

Tickets are on sale for Birmingham's premier celebration of Southern food, culture and community, for select signature events.

Maryland Seafood Festival

Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD.
September 11, 2026

The Maryland Seafood Festival hosts loads of seafood vendors, local shopping, live music, kids activities, and more!

September 10, 2026

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a four-day culinary extravaganza spotlighting incomparable food, wine, beer, and craft spirits of the South and beyond.

September 18, 2026

The HOSTED Series is a 10 day collection of chef collaborations, pop-ups, cultural events, and community gatherings across Birmingham.

September 20, 2026

This Little Rock tradition returns on September 20, with live music, local vendors, cold drinks, and 90+ food trucks.

National Banana Pudding Festival 

Hickman County Ag Pavilion in Centerville, Tennessee
October 03, 2026

The National Banana Pudding Festival is back for its 16th year to raise money to help victims of disasters, fires, tornadoes and floods.

October 23, 2026

Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival is a jam-packed celebration of one of the South’s most iconic dishes.

October 09, 2026

Join in on four unforgettable days celebrating extraordinary chefs, remarkable wines and spirits, live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.

National Shrimp Festival

101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL.
October 08, 2026

For over 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama.

October 16, 2026

This spirited weekend brings together craft beer lovers, live music, great food and plenty of laid-back coastal fun.

South Carolina Jazz Festival

Cheraw, South Carolina
October 15, 2026

South Carolina Jazz Festival pays tribute to the trumpeter who founded modern jazz, hosting a week chock-full of local and national talent.

9th Annual Beignet Fest

New Orleans, Louisiana
November 07, 2026

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
November 07, 2026

Daytona's biggest and most diverse food festival is back for its third year for one day of food, drinks, and live entertainment.

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JXN Food & Wine Festival 2027

Jackson, Mississippi
March 11, 2027

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
March 03, 2027

Charleston Wine + Food returns March 3–7, 2027 with five days of unforgettable wine, food, and experiences.

Joye! in Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina
March 01, 2027

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
April 24, 2027

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
May 06, 2027

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
April 09, 2027

For a colorful celebration of Southern creativity, make your way to Lake City in the spring for ArtFields Festival.