New Southern Palette: Food & Drink Festival in Baton Rouge

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Site Staff,

BATON ROUGE (press release) – Baton Rouge will welcome a new culinary festival as Southern Palette: Food & Drink Experience debuts, bringing together award-winning chefs, innovative mixologists and curated wines for a celebration of Southern food culture.

Presented by the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art, Southern Palette, happening March 21, is a curated experience where cuisine, conversation and creativity intersect.

“Southern Palette reflects the same values that guide the museum’s work every day: celebrating culture, fostering creativity and bringing people together in meaningful ways,” said Claire Major, event chair and Friends board member. “This event places Baton Rouge on the map as a destination for culinary excellence while supporting the museum’s mission and programs.”

Proceeds from Southern Palette directly benefit the LSU Museum of Art, supporting exhibitions, education initiatives and community outreach programs that serve audiences across the region.

Set beneath the oak trees and within the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, the festival invites guests to sample inspired dishes and beverages while engaging directly with the chefs and makers behind them.

Organizers share that Southern Palette highlights the diversity and evolution of Southern-inspired cuisine, showcasing flavors rooted in tradition alongside contemporary interpretations that reflect the region’s creativity and influence.

Throughout the event, guests will enjoy chef-prepared tastings, handcrafted cocktails, fine wines and a vibrant atmosphere designed to encourage connection, discovery and shared experience.

When: Saturday, March 21, 6 – 10 p.m.

Where: LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, La

Price: Tickets range from $50 – $225

Additional event details are available at southernpalette.org.