# Event Details - **Event Name**: Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Because the best thing served at a food festival isn't always on the plate. Sometimes it's the story behind it.About this EventSouthbound Story & Conversation HourPresented by IACPBecause the best thing served at a food festival isn't always on the plate. Sometimes it's the story behind it.Between Southbound's two festival weekends, IACP presents Southbound Story & Conversation Hour—five evenings of cocktails, conversation, and unforgettable stories from some of the South's most compelling food voices.Join us Monday–Friday in special Birmingham settings for one remarkable storyteller each evening. They'll share a story, then open the conversation. No panels. No PowerPoints. Just a drink, a great story, and a chance to hear—and talk with—people who have something wonderful to share.Featuring: John ArchibaldIn conversation with Glenny Brock, Alabama Writers' Forum5:00 p.m. Gathering + Story + Conversation6:00 p.m. GoodbyesOne more reason to linger in Birmingham between Southbound's big festival weekends.Come for the food. Stay for the stories. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/06942f90-a7b5-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w553-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About John ArchibaldJohn Archibald has been a journalist in the South for more than 35 years. He is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a voice of the deep South and what that place means to America.Archibald is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Revolution, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2021.He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University in 2020–2021, and was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. The Pulitzer jury described his columns as lyrical, courageous, and rooted in Alabama while carrying national resonance—scrutinizing corrupt politicians, championing the rights of women, and calling out hypocrisy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/southbound-story-and-conversation-hour-presented-by-iacp/100001999642107372 - **Event Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, art, literary-art, food-drinks, harvest-festival, business - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: OvenBird - **lat**: 33.5156382 - **long**: -86.79129239999999 - **full address**: OvenBird, 2810 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b6adbfcb9600df1402cac4613c7fb4945c5089cf2e97ab510becb272a97f080b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788453138 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP being held? - **A:** Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at OvenBird, 2810 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP? - **A:** Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP is organized by IACP. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Southbound Story & Conversation Hour Presented by IACP is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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