2017 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Sunday, October 1, 2017 Central Library Downtown
6:00-8:00 pm
Food Stories from Pizitz Chefs – Panel Discussion
How do cultural experiences inform culinary creations? Join chefs from the Pizitz Food Hall as they discuss their culinary journeys and the experiences that shaped their palettes and inspired their passions. Sample “off menu” selections created especially for the evening. REV Birmingham’s Dion Gordon moderates the discussion.
$20 admission Purchase tickets online.
Monday, October 2, 2017 Arrington Auditorium, Central Library Downtown
6:00-8:00pm
Grow it & Eat it! Instant Garden
Yard too small for a garden? No yard at all? You can still have a garden! From corn in a five-gallon bucket, to salad in a pot, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) will show you how to grow food in the most unusual spaces. Free admission
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Arrington Auditorium, Central Library Downtown
6:00-8:00 pm
WHAT WAS THAT?! Social Media + Food Trends Panel Discussion
From sushi donuts to rolled ice cream, food-sharing on Social Media sparks trends. Join local food bloggers and Joy King, TV Host of Dining Out With Comedienne Joy, to discuss the influence of Social Media on food in Birmingham and the nation. Free admission
Thursday, October 5, 2017 Lakeview Entertainment District
6:30-9:30 pm
Lakeview Progressive Taste and Trivia
Embark on a progressive trivia contest in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. Visit restaurants and bars where trivia and treats await you. Prizes and special drinks, too. This is a guaranteed fun-filled evening!
Questions will focus on Birmingham history, Lakeview cuisine and fun library facts. Hints will be available the week prior at all participating establishments and Birmingham Public Library locations along with teasers on social media.
$20 admission for individuals, $100 for team of 4 (includes commemorative t shirt) - must be at least 21 to participate. Purchase tickets online.
Friday, October 6, 2017 Central Library Downtown
6:30-9:00 pm
Bards & Brews Spoken Word Poetry Slam
Spoken Word poets from across Alabama compete for cash prizes, while attendees sample SweetWater craft beer and the sounds of hip hop artists Shaheed & DJ Supreme. Performance artist Voice Porter hosts this showcase of home-grown talent. Free admission
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Central Library Downtown
5:30 pm
Wenonah High School Culinary Arts Program
Teens in the award-winning Wenonah High School Culinary Arts Program will present a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring delectable dishes mastered during the school year. Meet our future chefs and restaurateurs! Free admission
August 24 – September 30, 2017 Online, on Twitter & Instagram
Six-word Food Story Contest
In only six words, tell us your food story using Twitter, Instagram or email. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Friday, October 6 at the Bards & Brews event. See
BPL website for details and send us your very, very short story.
Free submission
