Save the date for the 12th annual
West Alabama Food & Wine Festival
in historic downtown Northport, Alabama
Food
Wine
Experiences
Culinary Arts for a Cause
2025 Food & Wine Festival
12th annual – For more than a decade the West Alabama Food & Wine Festival has brought together our growing culinary community of local chefs, restauranteurs, and food and wine enthusiasts to celebrate a variety of Southern flavors and experiences unique to our region.
Set in Downtown Northport, the annual event has raised more than $210,000 for area non-profits.
More than $210k raised for West Alabama non-profits
A Variety of offerings
What to Expect
Canapés are popular at the Food & Wine Festival due to their visual...
![Canapes](https://westalabamafoodandwine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FW-Food-Canapes-370x370.jpg)
Some popular versions include Greek tapas, Italian antipasti, and Hawaiian...
![Small Plates](https://westalabamafoodandwine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FW-Food-small-plates-370x370.jpg)
The Food & Wine Festival features a variety of sweets.
![Sweets](https://westalabamafoodandwine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FW-Food-Sweets-370x370.jpg)
In recent years the Festival has expanded its drink menu.
![Drinks](https://westalabamafoodandwine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FW-Food-Drinks-370x370.jpg)
Meet the 2024 Food & Wine Festival Beneficiaries
West Alabama Food Bank and Turning Point
In addition to raising money for West Alabama Food Bank, which distributes food to agencies across nine Alabama counties to help alleviate hunger in the state, the festival will also raise money for Turning Point this year. A first-year beneficiary, Turning Point is the second-oldest domestic violence shelter in the state of Alabama, serving and supporting survivors for more than 35 years.
Bill Buchanan Best in Show
Festival Volunteer, Board Member and Friend
In memory of – our favorite raconteur, arts enthusiast, culinary gourmand, community advocate, and general man-about-town, Bill Buchanan was known and loved by many, and will be especially missed during each West Alabama Food & Wine Festival.
We are honored to recognize the Festival’s Best in Show in his memory. Join us in raising a glass to Bill Buchanan.
The Spoon, Bill Buchanan Best in Show Recipient for the 2024 West Alabama Food and Wine Festival