JOIN US AT THE TABLE

September 19-22, 2024 

100 Chefs and Mixologists
10+ Collaborative Dinners
5 Signature Events
4 Days
1 City 

A Celebration of Birmingham’s
Culinary and Cultural Vibrancy.

  • A cocktail reception honoring the recipient of the Frank Stitt Award for Industry Excellence, recognizing an industry leader dedicated to culinary craft who fosters appreciation for food's journey to our tables. Enjoy passed bites and signature drinks, as dignitaries pay tribute to the 2024 honoree's innovation and impact on the culinary industry.

    Event Highlights:

    DATE: Thursday, September 19th

    VENUE: Birmingham Museum of Art

    TIME: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

    THE EVENT:

    Cocktail reception featuring curated beer, wine and a signature cocktail

    Heavy hors d’oeuvres

    Live music and keynote speakers

  • It’s a big fat Greek dinner in the streets! Embark on a culinary journey as FOOD+ celebrates Birmingham's vibrant Greek community and its impact on the city’s food scene. Immerse yourself in Greek traditions as you hear their stories and traditions while savoring the Greek flavors from iconic chefs with a multi-course, seated dinner and entertainment under the stars. Opa!

    Event Highlights:

    DATE: Friday, September 20th

    VENUE: Streets of Pepper Place on 29th St S

    TIME: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    TICKET: $125 - includes food and beverage

    THE EVENT

    Welcome reception with passed bites, beer, wine and a signature cocktail

    Seated dinner featuring a multi-course, family-style meal with dishes from several local and regional chefs and paired wines

    Curated live entertainment in the Greek tradition

  • Join FOOD+Culture Festival at The Market at Pepper Place as we highlight the weekly Market experience, and continue to celebrate the Year of Alabama Food and the month of “Women in Food." Featuring female chef demos by Les Dames D'Escoffier, along with storytelling and book signings curated by Alabama Humanities Alliance, experience one of the premier markets in the United States, and then join us for festivities at FOOD+Fire.

    Event Highlights:

    DATE: Saturday, September 21st

    VENUE: Market at Pepper Place

    TIME: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

    TICKET: Free to attend

  • Sloss Furnaces will light up us we host the second annual, FOOD+Fire. This daytime walk-around tasting event will celebrate the barbecue community, live-fire cooking, and Southern tailgate culture. The event will feature top regional and national pitmasters and acclaimed chefs putting an open-fire spin on signature bites and tailgate classics. The cornerstone event of the Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival, it will feature the Southern Living Chef Demo Stage, the Coca Cola Music Stage, local and regional breweries in the Hop City Craft Beer + Wine Garden, and the not-to-be missed giant football screen.

    Event Highlights:

    DATE: Saturday, September 21st

    VENUE: Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark

    TIME: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    TICKET: $75 – includes food and beverage tastings

    THE EVENT:

    A walk-around tasting event

    Unlimited tasting bites from ~30 top chefs and pitmasters

    The Hop City Craft Beer + Wine Garden - Unlimited tasting-sized pours from

    10+ breweries

    6+ wineries

    Southern Living Chef Demo Stage

    Coca Cola Music Stage demos

    Cash bar for additional alcohol purchases

  • Get your groove on and your grits in! Join Grammy Award winning The Dirty Dozen Brass Band for a spirited "Sunday Funday" immersed in rich culinary tradition, celebrating Alabama's timeless love affair with grits. Through innovative brunch dishes highlighting the versatility of this historic staple, complemented by crafted morning cocktails and live music, we toast to grits' heritage and the essence of Southern hospitality.

    Event Highlights:

    DATE: Sunday, September 22

    VENUE: Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark, Water Tower

    TIME: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

    TICKET: $75 - includes food and beverage

    THE EVENT:

    A walk-around brunch featuring:

    Unlimited tasting bites from ~10 brunch chefs

    Unlimited craft cocktails from ~5 local mixologists

    Live Music

  • Throughout the week and weekend, local restaurants will be hosting out of town guest chef friends, for one-night-only collaborative menu offerings. These dinners will not be ticketed, allowing the entire community to get a taste of FOOD+Culture Fest, and driving traffic into our local restaurants.

Working to build a better Birmingham, and to a greater extent Alabama, by showcasing the flavors, food, and diverse cultures found here. Mixing together a festival recipe to include the South’s unique flavors, food, and diverse cultures that create a celebration of what Birmingham and the State of Alabama has to offer.

 FOOD+Why?

Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival Celebrates
The Year of Alabama Food

If you missed last year’s event, you missed history. Join us at our table September 19-22 as we celebrate The Year of Alabama Food. Live, taste and experience the cuisine, culture and character that makes Birmingham the Food Destination of the South. From live funk to fine dining, one of our unique events is sure to serve up the perfect taste of our heritage, cuisine, traditions and unique and flavorful culture. 

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