Hungry for spring? Well, we are, too. It won’t be long before outdoor festivals are popping up in Birmingham, including events that offer scrumptious food.

Here are eight don’t-miss food fests set for March and April 2023, offering everything from chili to fried catfish to Lebanese doughnuts. And let’s not forget barbecue!

THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION 19th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF

When: March 4, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Brookwood Village shopping center, 614 Brookwood Village, Birmingham.