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Check out the amazing FOOD+Culture Fest October 12-15 + enter a VIP ticket giveaway with a hotel now
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If you’ve lived in Huntsville for some time, you’ve likely heard that nearby Birmingham has a pretty epic food scene. Next weekend, The Magic City will host the FOOD+Culture Festival, featuring some of the Southeast’s finest chefs, mixologists and more.
Read on for all the details, including how you can win VIP tickets and a complimentary hotel stay.
Over 50 chefs, mixologists + more
Birmingham boasts some pretty impressive chefs—like Frank Stitt—and you can find them all at the FOOD+Culture Festival.
But food is not the only thing you’ll enjoy at this awesome weekend event. You can also catch live music from Arlo McKinley, The Sensational Barnes Brothers, J and the Causeways and the grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band.
“Along with the amazing curated culinary elements of the festival, we found it important to recognize that music is a bridge that connects all cultures. We’re excited to create an event that not only celebrates our city’s culinary talent but also offers live music for everyone to enjoy at some of Birmingham’s most unique, incredible venues.”
Keri Lane, FOOD+Culture Festival Production Director
Frank Stitt Award, Folk Brunch + more events
From luncheons to live-fire cooking, Birmingham’s FOOD+Culture Fest offers some amazing events. Check out this year’s schedule:
- FOOD+Flair: Changing the Menu (Thursday, Oct. 12, 11:30AM-2PM): Celebrate an all-star lineup of women chefs at this seated luncheon | $85
- FOOD+Frank (Thursday, Oct. 12, 5:30-7:30PM): Don’t miss the presentation of the Frank Stitt Award for Industry Excellence—named after the renowned Birmingham chef himself | $75
- FOOD+Heritage (Friday, Oct. 13, 6-10PM): Celebrate Black culture and cuisine with chefs from all around the Southeast at a seated dinner in the streets of Pepper Place | $150
- FOOD+Farmers (Saturday, Oct. 14, 7AM-12PM): Get ready for an amplified farmers market experience at Pepper Place, including an incredible cookbook fair | FREE to the public
- FOOD+Fire: The Great Southern Tailgate (Saturday, Oct. 14, 11AM-4PM): Head over to Sloss Furnace to celebrate the barbecue community, live-fire cooking and Southern tailgate culture | $75
- FOOD+Funk Brunch (Sunday, Oct. 15, 11:30AM-2PM):Check out top pastry chefs, bakers, mixologists and New Orleans’ Grammy-Award winning Rebirth Brass Band at the fun Funk Brunch | $75
- FOOD+Friends (October 12-15): Enjoy public dinners around Birmingham, featuring surprise pop-up menus from visiting guest chefs | unticketed
Grab your tickets for the FOOD+Culture Fest today and stay in the loop for all things Bham by checking out INBirmingham.
Enter our VIP ticket giveaway today!
We know you’re now ready to drive down to Birmingham for the FOOD+Culture Festival, and we have good news for you.
We’re giving away two VIP passes and two general admission tickets to FOOD+Fire: The Great Southern Tailgate at Sloss Furnace. You don’t want to miss this iconic event.
Plus, the winner gets a free stay at The Kelly Hotel on October 14—a $288 + taxes/fees value. You can enter here:
Ready to experience Birmingham’s iconic food scene? Get your tickets for the FOOD+Culture Fest (save big with the ‘INBirmingham’ 20% off promo code) and check out INBirmingham for all things Magic City.
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