The 28th annual Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham will be held April 26 & 27 at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, presented by Kinetic Communications, the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Magic City Art Connection.

Taste. Sip. Repeat.

Corks & Chefs is an explosion of flavors, and the place where the culinary arts are paired with wine, craft beer, spirits, cocktails, and tasting seminars at the 42nd Magic City Art Connection contemporary art festival at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama. This popular outdoor tasting event was the first of its kind to hit the Birmingham scene. It's covered, and teeming with patrons sampling delicious dishes from Birmingham restaurants and chefs alongside wine, craft beer, spirit, and tasting seminars. Get information and lineups to date at www.CorksandChefs.com. NOTE: C&C wristbands allow for patrons to move between the tasting venue Casting Shed and finding art and more around Sloss Furnaces.

Tickets:
$60 Single Day
$95 Two Days

TICKET INCLUDES:
a 15oz stemless 28th annual commemorative, stemless wine glass, One (1) Taste @ each Featured Restaurant, Unlimited Wine & Beer Sampling, Cocktail tastes from Participating Bars & Restaurants, access to the seated tasting seminars (limited seating, sign up at the event), plus 3-day Admission to Magic City Art Connection.

MCAC is a 501c3 non-profit festival and sole recipient of all funds received through grants, donations, fees, ticket revenues and in-kind support. Corks & Chefs profits help support Imagination Festival, which serves 3rd & 4th grade students from visiting schools on Friday plus families and children over the 3-day weekend through interactive workshops and art experiences that engage their creativity, imaginations, and cognitive skills.

Don't miss out on this wonderful event celebrating its 28th year at the Festival. Grab your tickets today!

2025 LINEUP

Saturday
Bongiorno Italian Restaurant
daniel george restaurant
EastWest
Habitat Feed and Social
Les Dame d' Escoffier - Adored Sweets
Sol y Luna Tapas & Tequila
Taj India
Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen
Troup's Pizza

Sunday
Chez Lulu & Continental Bakery
Dalle Momo
Frothy Monkey
Habitat Feed and Social
Les Dame d' Escoffier - Adored Sweets
Slide Cafe
Southern Graze
The Local Bourbon Bar & Eatery
Feast Catering & Culinary Kitchen

BAR POP UPS

Saturday
Adios - presented by Siete Leguas (tequila)
Cayo Coco - presented by Campesino Rum (rum)
Paper Doll POP - presented by Tito's (vodka)
The Mayor - presented by Four Roses (whiskey)
Reve - presented by Gallo Chum Churum (soju)

Sunday
Juniper - presented by Gin Mare (gin)
Paper Doll POP - presented by Tito's (vodka)
Pilcrow - presented by Don Fulano (tequila)

CRAFT BEER

Alabama Beer Company – Birmingham, AL
Avondale Brewing Company – Birmingham, AL
Druid City Brewing – Tuscaloosa, AL
Good People Brewing Company – Birmingham, AL
Straight to Ale – Huntsville, AL
Yellowhammer Brewing Company – Huntsville, AL

SEATED TASTING SEMINARS

Saturday

CULINARY @ 1:00pm
““Traditional Meets Innovation: A Culinary Workshop with Rêve””
Chef Jacob Stull
Rêve

COCKTAIL / SPIRIT @ 2:00pm
“Rum in Early America: From Colonial Shrubs to Revolutionary Spirits”
Josh Schaff
Cayo Coco Rum Bar
Sponsored by Campesino Rum

Sunday

COCKTAIL / SPIRIT @ 1:00pm
“Classic Gin Cocktails for the Home Bartender”
Ronnie Moore
Pogo Cocktail Bar @ Armour House
Sponsored by Gin Mare and Ford’s Gin

CULINARY @ 2:00pm
“Single Origin Chocolates & Truffles”
Pastry Chef Susan Notter
Elizabeth Moore Chocolates