Food Festivals in Birmingham

Festa Italiana at Sloss Furnaces Birmingham is the Italian American Heritage Society's annual April event with Italian vendors (cannoli, sausage, gelato).

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

St Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival on 8th Street South Birmingham runs every April with Lebanese kibbeh, manakish and the church-grounds food.

Birmingham Restaurant Week, now in its 16th year, runs 30 July to 8 August 2026 with two-, three- and four-course prix-fixe menus from $5 to $60 across the metro area.

The 29th Sidewalk Film Festival runs 23 to 29 August 2027 in Birmingham's Historic Theatre District with more than 200 films, filmmaker Q&As, panels and parties.

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser

The Greek Festival at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral on 19th Street South Birmingham runs every October with the canonical Greek food.