6 fall food festivals in the Greater Birmingham Area

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• When: Sunday, November 12, 1-4PM
• Where: Back Forty Birmingham, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
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Looking for more fun? Check out nine exciting festivals in Alabama this October.

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