Does your family love a good taco? Think you are a great judge of gumbo? Can your tastebuds spot an award-winning wing? Then you must be a foodie family! For a day of good food and family fun, visit these one (or all) of these 9 events for foodie families in Birmingham.
1. Funky Fish Fry
The 16th annual Funky Fish Fry is held in honor of Autism Acceptance month. The junior boards of Mitchell’s Place and Autism Support of Alabama host this family-friendly event with musical entertainment, fired catfish, and more. You can purchase tickets HERE. Kids 12 and under are free.
Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 am- 5:00 pm
Location: Avondale Brewery, 201 41st St S, Birmingham
2. Gumbo Gala
The 20th annual Gumbo Gala at Cahaba Brewing Company is held to support Episcopal Place, which provides affordable housing and independent living to seniors and adults with disabilities. Enjoy live music as you taste a variety of gumbo– from professional chef offerings to student recipes. You can purchase tickets HERE. Kids 12 and under are free.
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: Noon- 4:00 pm
Location: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Ste. 101B, Birmingham
3. Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival
The 15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival is packed with fun! There will be food, music, art vendors, and activities for every age. This festival benefits local charities. You can purchase tickets HERE. Kids 8 and under are free.
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: Noon- 6:00 pm
Location: DeBardeleben Park, 1700 3rd Ave N, Bessemer
4. Hope for Autumn Crawfish Boil
The 18th annual Hope for Autumn Crawfish Boil features all you can eat crawfish, live music, and family fun that includes bounce houses, balloon animals, and face painting. (If your kids aren’t into crawfish, there are also hamburgers and hotdogs.) This crawfish boil supports Alabama families battling childhood cancer and funds local childhood cancer research at Children’s of Alabama. You can purchase tickets HERE.
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Ross Bridge Farmers Market- 2101 Grand Ave, Birmingham
5. Vestavia Hills Wing Ding
Leadership Vestavia Hills hosts the 14th annual Vestavia Hills Wing Ding to raise support for Down Syndrome Alabama, a local organization that connects individuals with Down syndrome and their families to resources that will help them thrive. Wing Ding features a competition for the best wings, all-you-can-eat wings, music, dunking booth, and more fun for the entire family. You can purchase tickets HERE. Kids 9 and under are free.
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Vestavia Hills City Hall Lawn- 1032 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills
6. Wing Wars
Wing Wars, benefitting Blood Cancer United, features a battle for the best wings, live music, and a wing eating competition. Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, supports people with all types of blood cancers, including myeloma. You can purchase tickets HERE. Kids 5 and under are free.
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: Noon- 3:00 pm
Location: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Ste 101B, Birmingham
7. Jewish Food and Culture Fest
Visit the Jewish Food and Culture Fest to enjoy amazing traditional food, music, dancing, and bouncy houses. This is a not a ticketed event.
Date: April 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham
8. Furnace Chicken Fest
At Furnace Chicken Fest, your family will enjoy live performances, unique vendors, kids zone, and lots of chicken. The festival celebrates Birmingham’s culture, creativity, and community. A portion of proceeds from the festival benefit Disability Rights and Resources. You can purchase tickets HERE.
Date: April 26, 2026
Time: 1:00- 9:00 pm
Location: Sloss Furnaces- 20 32nd St N, Birmingham
9. Birmingham Taco Fest
Bare Hands, Inc. hosts the 9th annual Birmingham Taco Fest complete with a top taco contest, dessert vendors, music, dancing, farm stand, and art market. All ages can enjoy community arts activities until 5:00 pm. Proceeds benefit Bare Hands, which collaborates with individuals and local communities to create immersive arts experiences and art education programs. You can purchase tickets HERE. Kids 12 and under are free.
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 1:00- 7:00 pm
Location: Sloss Furnaces- 20 32nd St N, Birmingham
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