Hotwater Cornbread Southern Food & Music Festival
Schedule
Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Rolling Greens DTLA | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
HOTWATER CORNBREAD RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES — BIGGER, BOLDER & MORE IMMERSIVE THAN EVER.
Get ready for an all-day Southern cultural experience blending food, music, dancing, nightlife and community into one unforgettable festival.
On June 21st, experience a full day of Southern energy as Hotwater Cornbread transforms Los Angeles into a vibrant celebration of Southern culture featuring Southern food vendors, live DJs, line dancing, BBQ, Cajun flavors, Caribbean food, immersive activations, dance competitions, cocktails, live entertainment and thousands of people bringing the culture to life.
IMPORTANT CHANGES:
1) THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE HWCB THIS SUMMER!
2) WE'RE NOW OFFERING A MULTI-FACETED SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE WITH FIVE DIFFERENT TICKET OFFERINGS! EXPLORE OUR NEW TICKET OPTIONS BELOW.
☀️ DAYTIME FAMILY FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE: TASTE OF THE SOUTH
12PM–4PM
Get ready for one of the most mouth-watering Southern food experiences California has ever seen.
FROM 12-4PM, Hotwater Cornbread transforms into a family-friendly Southern cultural marketplace featuring some of the top Southern food vendors from across Los Angeles and California — all coming together for an unforgettable daytime experience filled with flavor, music, dancing, and community.
From authentic Southern comfort food and viral food favorites to creative new Southern-inspired dishes, Taste of the South is designed for people who want to discover incredible food, support local businesses, and experience Southern culture in a vibrant outdoor setting.
This daytime experience will also feature:
• Live line dancing lessons
*Horseback rides
• Country, Southern soul & feel-good music
• Shopping vendors & cultural brands
• Interactive photo moments
• Outdoor daytime community vibes
To help create a welcoming environment for families and daytime attendees, the daytime experience will include a daytime dress code and a more positive, family-friendly music atmosphere designed to keep the energy fun, upbeat, and community-centered throughout the day.
Whether you’re bringing your kids, your friends, your parents, or just your appetite — Taste of the South is where food, culture, and Southern hospitality come together.
🌙 HOTWATER CORNBREAD AFTER DARK ADULT EXP (5PM–9PM)
As the sun sets, the energy shifts.
Hotwater Cornbread: After Dark transforms the festival into a high-energy Southern nightlife experience featuring Southern Hip-Hop, R&B, party anthems, dance battles, DJs, influencer energy, unforgettable crowd moments and celebrity guest perfomrers!
This is where Southern culture meets nightlife.
Expect:
• High-energy DJs
• Southern party music
• Dance competitions
• Nighttime festival atmosphere
• Cowboy hats, boots & fly fits
• Interactive crowd experiences
• The signature Hotwater Cornbread energy people travel for
OTHER ACTIVATIONS YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:
• The Big Back Passport™ Food Experience
• Chicken Wing Activation
• VIP Southern Social Club
• Southern Sip Cocktail Experiences
• Live Line Dancing Coaches
• Foodie Activations
• VIP Lounges & Photo Areas
• Shopping Vendors & Merch
• Live Entertainment Throughout The Day
From daytime Southern comfort to nighttime Southern turn-up — Hotwater Cornbread is creating one of the most unique cultural festival experiences in Los Angeles.
Come hungry.
Come ready to dance.
Come experience the South — the Hotwater Cornbread way.
Where is it happening?
Rolling Greens DTLA, 1005 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 135.23











