Foodies in the Pines

Upcoming Food & Drink Events

Find your next delicious outing below! Select an event for details, locations, and ticket information. Check back often for new additions, and confirm details with the organizer before heading out

Bring your appetite and discover what’s cooking around the Pines! From food truck festivals and restaurant tastings to cooking classes, wine dinners, and seasonal treats, The Pines Times connects you with delicious experiences throughout the Sandhills.

Whether you’re planning a date night, gathering friends, or looking for a family outing with something tasty on the menu, find your next food adventure here.

Food Festivals & Dining Events in the Sandhills

  • Food Festivals & Food Trucks: Festival bites, mobile kitchens, and community celebrations worth coming hungry for.
  • Tastings & Dining Experiences: Restaurant events, chef specials, pairing dinners, and opportunities to try something different.
  • Wine, Beer & Spirits: Tastings, brewery happenings, and distillery experiences.
  • Cooking Classes: Get hands-on, learn new skills, and bring fresh inspiration to your own kitchen.
  • Markets & Seasonal Flavors: Local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and seasonal favorites.

Upcoming Food & Drink Events

Explore upcoming food and drink events in Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, and surrounding communities. Sample something new, meet local makers, and enjoy the flavors that make our area special.

Find your next delicious outing below! Select an event for details, locations, and ticket information. Check back often for new additions, and confirm details with the organizer before heading out.

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Popular Fall events

Pinehurst BBQ Festival

The Pinehurst Barbecue Festival brings some of the best pitmasters and barbecue traditions to the Village of Pinehurst for a full weekend celebrating great food and Southern hospitality.

The multi-day festival includes special barbecue experiences, demonstrations, tastings and the popular Pitmaster Invitational. If barbecue is your thing, this is one of September’s must-do events in The Pines.

Always Labor Day weekend in The Village of Pinehurst, NC

Watch our video from 2026

Mira Music Fest: Tunes, Tacos & Tequila

Pinehurst | Moore County

Music, tacos and a lively festival atmosphere come together at the Fair Barn for Tunes, Tacos & Tequila.

The event features live music on multiple stages along with food, vendors and activities, making it an easy addition to a September weekend in Pinehurst.

Second Saturday in September.Upcoming Food & Drink Events

SoPines Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

SoPines Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
Bring your appetite for a delicious afternoon supporting a great cause! Head to O’Donnell’s Pub in Southern Pines each fall

2026 Date: Sunday, November 8, from noon–3pm Enjoy chili tasting, community fun, and plenty of fall flavor. Get the event details »

Have Something Delicious to Share?

Hosting a food festival, tasting, cooking class, or special dining event? Submit your event to The Pines Times and help local food lovers discover what you’re serving up.

Own a restaurant, food truck, bakery, or other food business? Contact The Pines Times to learn about advertising opportunities and getting your business in front of our local community.