West Alabama Food and Wine Festival Returns This Weekend

Annual event raises funds for local nonprofits Table of Grace and Humane Society of West Alabama.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:05am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating pattern of wine glasses in bright neon hues, conceptually representing the celebratory and community-focused nature of the West Alabama Food and Wine Festival.The West Alabama Food and Wine Festival celebrates the region's vibrant culinary scene while raising funds for local nonprofits.Tuscaloosa Today

The 13th annual West Alabama Food and Wine Festival is scheduled for this Sunday, April 19th, from 4-7 PM on Main Street in downtown Northport. The festival showcases local chefs and restaurants, with proceeds benefiting Table of Grace and the Humane Society of West Alabama. VIP and general admission tickets are available, and the event has raised over $280,000 for West Alabama nonprofits since its inception.

Why it matters

The West Alabama Food and Wine Festival is a long-standing community event that brings together local food, drink, and charitable causes. It highlights the vibrant culinary scene in the Tuscaloosa area while also supporting important local nonprofits through its fundraising efforts.

The details

The West Alabama Food and Wine Festival will feature tastings from various local chefs and restaurants, as well as wine samples. Tickets are available for both general admission and VIP access. The festival's proceeds this year will go to support Table of Grace, a local food pantry and meal service, as well as the Humane Society of West Alabama.

  • The 13th annual West Alabama Food and Wine Festival is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 4-7 PM.
  • The Tuscaloosa Strawberry Festival, another local food event, will take place on April 21, 2026 from 3-7 PM.

The players

West Alabama Food and Wine Festival

An annual festival in Northport, Alabama that showcases local chefs, restaurants, and food and beverage producers, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Table of Grace

A local food pantry and meal service organization in West Alabama that will receive a portion of the festival's proceeds this year.

Humane Society of West Alabama

A local animal welfare organization that will receive a portion of the festival's proceeds this year.

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What’s next

Tickets for the West Alabama Food and Wine Festival are available now on the event's website, westalabamafoodandwine.org.

The takeaway

The West Alabama Food and Wine Festival is an annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate local food and drink while also supporting important charitable causes in the Tuscaloosa area. The festival's long-running success demonstrates the strong local food culture and community spirit in West Alabama.