Reviewed by: Lacey Muenstermann
Immerse yourself in cuisine + culture of Birmingham with the FOOD+Culture Festival September 19-22
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Foodies, this one’s for you. Plan a getaway to immerse yourself in food and culture with the Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival happening in just one month.
Read on to learn about lively events like a community street dinner, sprawling farmers market + more.
Know before you go: FOOD+Culture Festival September 19-22, 2024
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the Birmingham food scene, now is the time. Taste test countless local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert shops and more in the heart of the Birmingham cityscape.
The FOOD+ Festival is a four-day event showcasing the culinary talent and food scene in the Magic City through five different experiences.
Celebrate the diverse cultures in Birmingham and find your new favorite bites while meeting the chefs behind them. Plus, enjoy live music and a vibrant atmosphere.
- Where: Venues across Birmingham
- When: Thursday-Sunday September 19-22, 2024
- Experiences:
- FOOD+Frank | Cocktail Reception on 9/19 at Birmingham Museum of Art
- FOOD+Heritage | Greek Street Dinner on 9/20 on the Streets of Pepper Place
- FOOD+Market Mix | Extended Farmer’s Market celebrating female chefs, makers, authors + more on 9/21 at Pepper Place Market (FREE)
- FOOD+Fire | All Day BBQ Tailgate + Walk Around Tasting Event on 9/21 at Sloss Furnaces
- FOOD+Fire is the Festival’s signature event featuring dozens of local pitmasters, a craft beer + wine garden, giant screen for watching football and an exclusive VIP section. Keep reading for a VIP Ticket Giveaway!
- FOOD+Funk: Grits + Grooves | Brunch + Dirty Dozen Brass Band on 9/22 at Sloss Furnaces
- Purchase Tickets
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Named #3 Best New Festival in 2023 by USA TODAY 10BEST
Learn what makes this fun weekend a top festival in the nation. (BHAM FOOD PLUS / Facebook)
No small potatoes—this first annual Birmingham Food+ Festival earned the #3 spot from USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Here’s what they had to say about the new event:
“With luncheons and seated dinners, an extended farmers’ market and tasting events, the event delivered on its promise of showcasing Birmingham’s cultural vibrancy in the culinary landscape.”
USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
What can you expect from this top-ranking festival?
- 100 Chefs and Mixologists from across the Southeast
- 10+ Collaborative Dinners
- 5 Signature Events across 4 days
- Dinner Series
Walk away with fun memories and a taste of the Birmingham food scene.
Something for families, couples + more
Whether you bring your friends, family or kids, let food bring you together at FOOD+. (BHAM FOOD PLUS / Facebook)
Not sure which event is for you? Here’s what your weekend could look like:
- Get fancy and hear from the top chefs in the Southeast at the FOOD+Frank cocktail reception.
- Bring your family and stock up on fresh produce, hear local storytellers, grab a coffee and soak in the fall sunshine at the free Market at Pepper Place Saturday morning. Plus, there’s a bookstore, print shop, antique store and coffee shop within walking distance.
- Have a friend reunion or family meetup at the FOOD+Fire BBQ and tailgate on Saturday evening. Walk around Sloss Furnace taste testing BBQ twists of Southern classic made top regional and national pitmasters and acclaimed chefs. Oh, and a giant football screen and Tailgate Lounge.
- Enjoy a limitless brunch and cocktails tasting stroll on Sunday morning with FOOD+Funk. Brunch tastings and live music are a nod to Southern heritage and hospitality, making for a lively, fun event.
Plan your next visit to the Magic City with INBirmingham’s top-notch guides on where to stay, what to eat and what to do in Greater Birmingham.
Can’t make FOOD+? More Birmingham activities to check out
Not familiar with Birmingham? Look below for some helpful guides for your next Birmingham visit.
- For the foodies: Local Eats Guide
- For the activity doers: Experience + Itineraries Guide
- For the beer drinkers: Beer Guide
- For the outdoorsy folks: Outdoor Activities
- For the history buffs: Historical Activities
- For the late night: Live Music + Night Life
- For the weekend stayers: Where to Stay
Don’t miss our FOOD+Fire VIP ticket giveaway
Enter to win two VIP tickets to FOOD+Fire on our Instagram Giveaway below. Two lucky winners will have access to the exclusive VIP tent at the all-day tailgate event including speciality cocktails + tastings plus a private big screen for watching football.
Ready to explore Birmingham? Check out Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau for everything you need to plan your visit, plus make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop.
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