Food festivals in Atlanta worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Atlanta worth planning a trip around, by month.
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival runs four days each September in Atlanta with Southern-focused chef stations, wine tastings, dinners and seminars.
Focus: Southern food, wine and spirits
Tip: The Grand Tasting tent is the festival's anchor; chef dinners across the city require separate tickets and book a month out.
Taste of Atlanta runs two days each October in Atlanta with over 80 restaurant tasting stations, chef demos and live music. Held since 2002.
Focus: Atlanta restaurant tastings
Tip: Buy tasting tickets in advance for a discount. The chef-stage demos are the under-the-radar draw; VIP gets early entry.
Atlanta BBQ Festival runs one day each September in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta with 30 pitmasters, KCBS competition, beer pairings and live music.
Focus: Atlanta barbecue and competition
Tip: VIP tickets get early entry and a separate covered tent. The competition results announce around 16:00.
The Georgia Peach Festival in Fort Valley, 90 minutes south of Atlanta, runs three days each June at peach harvest peak. Largest peach cobbler in Guinness.
Focus: Georgia peaches
Tip: Drive down for the day; the largest cobbler bake happens Saturday afternoon. Bring cash for produce stands; cards accepted at the main events.
Atlanta Greek Festival runs four days each October at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Atlanta with souvlaki, baklava, dancing and church tours.
Focus: Greek food, pastry and culture
Tip: Souvlaki and gyro plates run heaviest at lunch; baklava and pastry sales run all weekend. Parking gets tight by 18:00.