Culinary Arts at the Soirée

Our Culinary Arts experience brings together a dynamic mix of local and regional food trucks, offering something for every taste. The lineup spans classic comfort foods, specialty concepts, and globally-inspired dishes, highlighting a diverse range of cuisines, styles, and dietary offerings. Thoughtfully curated to enhance the festival atmosphere, the Culinary Arts lineup creates a vibrant, inclusive, and memorable food experience—ensuring there truly is something for everyone.

Where the Flavor Happens

Asia’s Concessions
Fair-style food

Calhoun Tropical Sno
Flavored lemonades and teas

Carita Rose Coffee
Coffee, smoothies, lemonade, and matcha

Citrus Paradise
Lemonade

DonutNV
Fresh hot donuts made on site

Fork Grove BBQ
Texas-inspired, all wood-fired, salt and pepper seasoned barbecue with unique house-made beef sausage.

Frios Gourmet Pops
Frios specializes in hand-poured gourmet pops made with real fruit and ingredients.

Fuel Foods
Hibachi, Cuban & Greek bowls and burritos, weekly specials, and desserts

GiGi’s Grill
Burgers, chicken tenders and sandwiches, hot dogs, corn dogs, egg rolls, fries, cheese sticks, and drinks

Graze Greenville
Charcuterie boards

HAMM on the Run
Serving up innovative takes on classic comfort foods with a South by Southwest influence.

Jeepin Gypsies Lemonade & Event Rentals LLC
Fresh lemonade

King of Fire Pizza
Pizza, wraps, salads, and garlic knots

Mac Attack
Mac & cheese with BBQ, chicken, or brisket

Mama Birria Food Truck
Mexican food

Mexibilly’s
Southern BBQ with a Mexican twist

My Vegan LLC
Vegan food with gluten-free options, including pizza, burgers, wraps, spring rolls, fries, potato salad, donuts, and cake slices

Nards Backyard BBQ
BBQ sandwiches, plates, bowls, and tacos

Palmetto Fizzery
Dirty sodas and energy drinks

Simpell Sammies
Sandwiches and wraps

Sunset Slush
Slushees

Wainani Shave Ice
Shaved ice

The Soirée is proud to feature a Culinary Arts demonstration by Fork Grove BBQ, a standout in Texas-inspired barbecue. Known for their expertly crafted flavors and recognized with two features in Texas Monthly as well as being named among the “Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints Outside of Texas,” Fork Grove brings an elevated approach to traditional barbecue.

During their live demonstration, guests will get an inside look at the techniques and attention to detail that go into creating perfectly smoked, flavorful chicken.

Join us on Saturday, April 25th at 3:00 PM to experience the artistry behind the barbecue—and be sure to stop by and taste it for yourself.

Downtown Favorites

While you’re exploring the Soirée, don’t miss the incredible restaurants that make Downtown Anderson a destination of its own. Many local favorites will be open and ready to serve—so grab a table, try something new, and support local while you’re here.

Wristband Information

Wristbands must be purchased if you wish to carry alcohol around the event site. They are not required if you are eating in a Downtown restaurant. These can be purchased for $5 at participating restaurants, the Promotions Tent, or at the Wristband Tent (Friday ONLY) located beside the Papa Bear Car Wash South Main Stage. You must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol and must present a valid ID to purchase a wristband.

Are wristbands required to purchase alcohol?

Wristbands must be purchased if you wish to buy and carry alcohol within the festival site. They are not required if you are remaining at the restaurant you purchase alcohol from while you are consuming it.

What is the cost of a wristband?

Wristbands are $5 each and are only valid for one day.

What forms of payment are accepted for wristbands?

The City will accept cash and most major credit cards (excluding American Express) at the Promotions tent and the Friday only tent near the Papa Bear Car Wash South Main Stage.

Restaurant payment options may vary, but most accept cash, card, and mobile pay. Please check with each vendor.

When will wristbands be sold?

Wristbands will be sold during the following hours:

Friday: 4:00 – 8:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

Where can I purchase a wristband?

Wristbands can be purchased at participating restaurants or at the Soirée promotions tent, located between the District 5 building and the Historic Courthouse.

Participating wristband sellers are: Brews on Main, Carolina Bauernhaus, Doolittle’s, Earle Street Kitchen and Bar, Electric City Pizza, Groucho’s Deli, Growler Haus, J Peter’s Bar and Grill, Kitchen Emporium, Magnetic South Brewery, McGee’s Scot-Irish Pub, Raines on Main, Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill, Summa Joe’s, Taco Loco, TWB, UP on the Roof, and Viva Wine Bar.

For Friday night only, an additional wristband tent will be available near the Papa Bear Car Wash South Main Stage.

Can I bring my own drinks to the Soirée?

No coolers or outside drinks are allowed at the Soirée.

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