Food Festivals Are Coming Back, but a Little Different This Year
New BayHaven Food & Wine Festival joins Chow Chow and euphoria in the world of Southern food fests
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Before big public events went into hibernation early last year, food festivals in general were coming under some sharp scrutiny for the way they treated the participating chefs and the gulf between the expectations of celebrity chefs versus up-and-comers. Plus, a deserved spotlight was being shined on whether BIPOC chefs were getting their share of attention.
As the window slowly opens on starting food events again, three Southern festivals are making some changes, including a brand new event in Charlotte, N.C., aimed at introducing notable Black chefs to the dining public. Some festival organizers have already been presenting online opportunities to stay front-of-mind with their fans and are still figuring out how to ease into in-person events.