Atlanta locals can mark their calendars for a beloved annual culinary event this September. The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is getting ready for a four-day celebration featuring tempting eats and drinks from over 200 chefs and mixologists. This year adds an extra day of Tasting Tents at a new venue, giving festival-goers more to explore.
Highlights
- The annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is set to start on September 11, 2025.
- An extra day has been added at the culinary festival for the first time for Tasting Tents.
- Whiskey & Fire is preparing for its debut next month at the Atlanta festival.
Four Days of Culinary Adventure
Attendees at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (Source: Facebook @Atlanta Food & Wine Festival)
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will take place September 11 to 14, adding to the city’s packed events calendar. The four-day extravaganza promises to offer exceptional Southern eats, beer, and craft spirits. Presented by Invesco QQQ, the 2025 festival brings walk-around tastings, dinners, gourmet lunches, seminars, and more.
200+ chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists will serve wine country classics and other favorites in the heart of Atlanta.
New Attractions For this Year
One of this year’s main draws is the expanded Tasting Tents, giving guests an extra day to sip, sample, and explore. Another attraction at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2025 is ‘Whiskey & Fire.’ A walk-around event, the newest name on the festival lineup marks a collaboration between Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World. It will take place at Guardian Works, 775 Echo St NW, Atlanta.
New Location for the Festival
Presented by Goya Foods, the Tasting Tents for this year will take place at a fresh venue – The Home Depot Backyard. The 11-acre green space at 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313, will offer attendees a spacious layout, VIP lounge, and better parking and transportation options.
Things to See at the 4-Day Festival
Food and drinks at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (Source: Facebook @Atlanta Food & Wine Festival)
Guests can enjoy a full lineup of Southern-inspired dishes and drinks across the four-day schedule, as listed below:
Thursday, September 11 – The opening day will present attendees with Tasting Tents, Dinner at The Americano with Scott Conant & Pat Pascarella, and The New South Dinner at Auburn Angel.
Friday, September 12 – The second day of Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2025 brings bold flavors and energy to the festival.
Saturday, September 13 – Whiskey & Fire will debut at the annual culinary festival during its third day of celebration. ‘Tasting Tents’ will also take place to enhance the weekend fun.
Sunday, September 14 – The final day of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will be concluded through Tasting Tents.
Whether longtime foodies or first-time guests, attendees can expect a standout culinary experience in Atlanta this September.
