Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy the city. Explore Nashville’s culinary scene at these six local winter food festivals, from hot chicken to soup to wine and chocolate. These festivals will introduce you to new restaurants while warming your taste buds.
- When: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
- Where: 30+ local restaurants
- Cost: $8 hot chicken specials
- About: For one week only, visit favorite Nashville restaurants, like Brown’s Diner, Hattie B’s, and Limo Peruvian Eatery, to rate their hot chicken specials. Download the app, rate your favorites, and share on social media for a chance to win restaurant gift cards. Whose hot chicken will win? 🔥
- When: All of February
- Where: Various locations
- Cost: Varies
- About: Enjoy collaborative chef experiences from across Nashville at participating restaurants like Butcher & Bee, International Market, Fancypants, and more. There will also be a restaurant week and special offers. Proceeds will benefit the Music City Inc. foundation in support of CORE and Big Table.
- When: Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Where: The Factory at Franklin
- Cost: $69.34+
- About: Experience chocolate in a myriad of flavors at this dessert extravaganza with unlimited samples. Festival tickets include a tasting glass to enjoy their selection of wine, whiskey, craft beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
- When: Feb. 20-22, multiple times
- Where: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, City Winery, and chef homes
- Cost: $195+
- About: Meet winemakers at their homes, taste and bid on deluxe wines while devouring a 5-course meal, and get gussied up to party with the vintners.
- When: Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Nissan Stadium
- Cost: $27.37 for adults, $6.27 for kids 4-17, free for kids 3 and under
- About: Help celebrity judges pick Nashville’s best soup from dozens of entries. There will also be lots of kid activities, from face painting to visits with Star Wars characters. Proceeds benefit Our Kids, a nonprofit providing medical evaluations and crisis counseling for children and families struggling with child sexual abuse.
- When: Mar. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Horton Events
- Cost: $35
- About: Sample 15 pie and pizza slices at this inaugural pie festival. There aren’t too many details yet, but one thing’s certain: I do love me some pies.
😋 Which festival are you excited about?
