Enjoy authentic souvlakia pastichio, spanokopeta and dolmathes at the Birmingham Greek Food Festival. (Bham Now)

People in the South love to come together over delicious food. Mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy fall weather and amazing food at these six festivals happening around The Magic City.

1. Greek Food Festival—October 5-7

The Birmingham Greek Food Festival returns for its 50 year. (Greek Food Festival Birmingham Alabama / Facebook) — The Birmingham Greek Food Festival returns for its 50 year. (Greek Food Festival Birmingham Alabama)

Eat your way through the Greek Food Festival, October 5-7. One of Birmingham’s oldest, most anticipated events, you’ll experience everything from Greek cuisine to music and dancing.

When: Thursday, October 5-Saturday, October 7, 10:30AM-9:30PM
Where: Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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2. Alabama Butterbean Festival—October 6-10

Birmingham, Alabama Butterbean Festival, festivals — Bucky Bean at the Alabama Butterbean Festival. (Alabama Butterbean Festival)

According to the Alabama State Tourism Board, the Alabama Butterbean Festival is one of the largest Alabama festivals. Enjoy a carnival, 5k, arts and crafts, a kids’ corner, vendors, fireworks, butterbeans and more!

When: Friday, October 6, 6-10PM-Saturday, October 7, 8AM-4PM
Where: Main Street, Pinson, AL
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3. Bham FOOD+Culture Festival—October 12-15

Celebrate Birmingham's Culinary and Cultural Vibrancy. (Bham FOOD + Culture Festival) — Celebrate Birmingham’s Culinary and Cultural Vibrancy. (Bham FOOD+Culture Festival)

Explore Birmingham’s food scene by trying new flavors, food and diverse cultures at the 2023 FOOD+Culture Festival. Over four days, you can experience the five main events featuring flavorful meals from over 50 local chefs.

FOOD+Flair
- Thursday, October 12 | 11:30AM-2PM
- Where: Haven, 2515 6th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233
FOOD+Frank
- Thursday, October 12 | 5:30-7:30PM
- Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35203
FOOD+Heritage
- Friday, October 13 | 6-10PM
- Where: Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205
FOOD+Fire
- Saturday, October 14 | 11AM-4PM
- Where: Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd Street North Birmingham, AL 35222
FOOD+Funk
- Sunday, October 15 | 11:30AM-2PM
- Where: Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd Street North Birmingham, AL 35222
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4. St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair—October 14

Explore the Birmingham church and enjoy baked goods. (St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair)

Tour St. Symeon’s church, hear the choir sing, learn about iconography, eat ethnic foods and shop at the open-air, multi-ethnic bakery and marketplace at their Food and Culture Fair on October 14.

When: Saturday, October 14, 9AM-3PM
Where: St. Symeon Church, 3101 Clairmont Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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5. Birmingham Vegan Fest—November 5

Get ready for the 2023 Birmingham Vegan Fest at Cahaba Brewing. (Birmingham Vegan Fest)

Cahaba Brewing is hosting the 2023 Birmingham Vegan Fest. Explore the local vegan scene in Birmingham by checking out local food trucks, popups and other vegan-friendly vendors.

When: Sunday, November 5, 11AM-5PM
Where: Cahaba Brewing, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
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6. 6th Annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival—November 12

Calling all cheese lovers in Birmingham. (Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival)

Come out to Back Forty Birmingham to enjoy a friendly, cheesy competition. Taste mac + cheese from local eateries, fun activities and more. Proceeds from this family- and pet-friendly event benefit Community Grief Support.