The Need-to-Knows
Frequently Asked Questions
Admission to the festival includes a keepsake wineglass and unlimited sample tastings from more than 30 restaurants, chefs, and food trucks, as well as sample pours from beverage distributors.
This year, the ENTRANCE to the Festival has been relocated to the SOUTH END OF MAIN AVENUE, near Sue’s Flowers and City Cafe.
No, food trucks, just like the restaurant booths, are included in your ticket price. Please visit them and sample their food too!
No, but if you’d like to purchase a bottle of wine from the Wine Wall or purchase any items from merchants in downtown Northport open during the festival, come prepared.
Do not buy any 2nd party tickets online. These are not legitimate tickets unless verified by the Food & Wine Festival Committee!
We love furry animals, but no pets are permitted at the Festival.
Adults only due to limited space and terrain. Attendees must be at least 21 with valid ID.
The Food & Wine Festival will operate rain or shine. .
The Food & Wine Festival does not solicit vendors nor do we collect any vendor booth fees.
Dog ate your ticket? We understand. All attendees will receive an additional ticket confirmation two days prior to the festival.
No items may be left on the festival premises overnight. We’ll gather any belongings we discover. Shoot us an email via the website contact form and let us know if you think you’ve left something behind.
Seating is available throughout Main Avenue in the form of benches as well as some tables and chairs. The VIP lounge for VIP ticket holders also offers seating.
Ample parking is situated around and near the Festival. Designated handicap parking is also available. Shuttle service will be available.
See the MAP for additional details.
The West Alabama Food & Wine Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run entirely by a volunteer board of directors and volunteer festival committee. Proceeds from the Festival benefit area non-profits, including Turning Point and the Humane Society of West Alabama in 2025.
All 501(c)3 non-profits in West Alabama are invited to apply for consideration. Applications are generally made available in September of each year.
