5 Birmingham Food Festivals You Shouldn't Miss

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Fall is in the air in Birmingham, and with a cooler season comes a bevy of food festivals in the Magic City, starting with this weekend. From food trucks to Middle Eastern fare to some of Birmingham's most popular restaurants, September is full of food festivals in the city. Here are five coming up in the next few weeks:

St. George Middle Eastern Food Festival: September 14-16. St. George Greek-Catholic Melkite Church. Food, dance and music are all part of the festivities at this annual event.

Trucks By The Tracks: Sept 17. Railroad Park. Food trucks convene at Railroad Park, with live music by WRAY, Josh Vasa, Eugenius Neutron and Michael Ham.

Greek Food Festival: September 21-23. Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Begun in 1972, this widely popular festival embraces the Greek zest for living through food, music, dance and a market of souvenirs.

Breakin' Bread: September 24. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. One of Alabama’s premiere food festivals showcases the culinary talents of Birmingham’s best chefs.

Fiesta: September 30. Linn Park. Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture is a colorful event in downtown Linn Park. Learn about the many Hispanic countries and their cultures through art, music food and dance.

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