2026 West Alabama Food & Wine Festival

For more than 13 years, the West Alabama Food & Wine Festival has partnered with local chefs, restaurateurs and distributors to present some of the areas finest food, beer and wine offerings to attendees!

This year, the Festival continues the tradition in picturesque downtown Northport. Join us Sunday, April 19 along Main Avenue as we celebrate a variety of southern flavors and experiences unique to our region, while benefitting area nonprofits.

In addition to raising money for the West Alabama Human Society, the Festival will raise money for Table of Grace.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Downtown Northport

Advance Tickets (December 1 - March 31)

Please note, wine, beer and spirits tastings are now a separate purchase item as mandated by Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

General Admission: $75*

• Admission: Festival entrance at 4:00 p.m.
• Food Tastings: Unlimited food tastings from more than 30 restaurants, food trucks, and food distributors, as long as supplies last

VIP Tickets: $100*

• Admission: VIP early entrance at 3:00 p.m.
• Food Tastings: Unlimited food tastings from more than 30 restaurants, food trucks, and food distributors, as long as supplies last
• VIP Experience: Private lounge seating • Private bar (requires Wine/Beer/Spirits tasting tickets)

20 Wine/Beer/Spirits Tasting Tickets: $10*

• Festival wineglass: Enjoy it at the Festival;
• Wine/Beer/Spirits Tastings: 20 tickets for 1-ounce samples of wine, beer, or spirits tastings
• Each ticket may be redeemed for one tasting
• Additional 20-ticket bundles will be available at the festival. Purchase by card only.
• General Admission or VIP Ticket required for admission.

* Note

After March 31, 2026, tickets are $100 and $125, respectively. Tickets usually sell out in advance; don't miss out!

Must be 21 and older and able to present a valid ID to enter the Food & Wine Festival.

Do not buy tickets from any other sources. These are not legitimate unless confirmed by the Food & Wine Festival Committee.

Directions to Main Entrance

Follow Rice Mine Rd NE / 5th St to Bridge Ave in Northport. Turn south onto Bridge Avenue (toward Black Warrior River/past Sanford Restaurant Equipment and Dreamland Barbecue). At stop sign, turn right onto 1st St. Follow 1st St under the Hugh Thomas Bridge toward Main Ave.

Parking

The MAIN ENTRANCE to the festival is located at the south end of Main Avenue, near Sue's Flowers and City Cafe. Parking will be open and available near the entrance and around downtown Northport. Parts of Main Avenue will be closed for the festival. Shuttles will be driving back-n-forth from 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to pick up and drop off near the festival entrance. Visit our website for parking details and map.

Learn More

Visit our website to see updates on listing of restaurants, wine vendors and local breweries for the 2026 West Alabama Food & Wine Festival.