Because the best thing served at a food festival isn't always on the plate. Sometimes it's the story behind it.

Between Southbound's two festival weekends, IACP presents Southbound Story & Conversation Hour—five evenings of cocktails, conversation, and unforgettable stories from some of the South's most compelling food voices.

Join us Monday, September 21, through Friday, September 25, at the Ovenbird Garden for a remarkable storyteller each evening. They'll share a story, then open the conversation. No panels. No PowerPoints. Just a drink, a great story, and a chance to hear—and talk with—people who have something wonderful to say.

5:00 p.m. Cocktails + gathering

5:15 p.m. Story + Conversation

6:00 p.m. Goodbyes

Five evenings. Five stories. Five conversations. One more reason to linger in Birmingham between Southbound's big festival weekends.

Come for the food. Stay for the stories.