EVENT SCHEDULE
A Celebration of Birmingham’s
Culinary and Cultural Vibrancy.
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Presented by Harbert Management, FOOD+Frank is 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.
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Event Highlights:
DATE: Thursday, September 19th
VENUE: Birmingham Museum of Art
TIME: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
TICKET: EARLY BIRD $60, REGULAR $75 - includes all food and beverage
THE EVENT:
Cocktail reception featuring curated beer, wine and a signature cocktail
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Live music and keynote speakers
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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: EARLY BIRD $125, REGULAR $150 - includes all 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 chefs and paired wines
Curated live entertainment in the Greek tradition
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Presented by Kroger Delivery, join FOOD+Culture Festival at The Market at Pepper Place for a morning market mix of farmers, female chefs, storytellers, authors and makers. As the Market continues to celebrate the Year of Alabama Food and the month of “Women in Food," the morning will feature female chef demos by Les Dames D'Escoffier, along with storytelling and book signings curated by Alabama Humanities Alliance. Start your Saturday at 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
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Sloss Furnaces will light up as 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 Tailgate Stage presented by Hellmann's, 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 in the Avadian Credit Union Tailgate Lounge.
Event Highlights:
DATE: Saturday, September 21st
VENUE: Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark
TIME: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TICKET: EARLY BIRD $60, REGULAR $75 – includes all 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 and 6+ wineries
Southern Living Tailgate Stage presented by Hellmann’s
Coca Cola Music Stage
Avadian Credit Union Tailgate Lounge with a giant football screen
Cash bar for additional alcohol purchases
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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 22nd
VENUE: Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark, Water Tower
TIME: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
TICKET: EARLY BIRD $60, REGULAR $75 - includes all food and beverage tastings
THE EVENT:
A walk-around brunch featuring:
Unlimited tasting bites from ~10 brunch chefs
Unlimited craft cocktails from ~5 local mixologists
Live Music from Grammy-winning The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
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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 drive traffic into our local restaurants.
