Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Eat, drink and celebrate the South

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a four-day fall festival dedicated to Southern cuisine. From great down-home delicacies to the freshest fusion dishes, the most sought-after wines to hot new bar favorites, this festival aims to please even the most finicky foodie.

On Sept. 11-14, 2025, attendees have the chance to participate in exclusive wine and food tastings featuring hundreds of restaurants, artisans, chefs and producers. Guests can explore regional flavors and traditions and get educated and entertained by their favorite chefs.

Tasting Tents

Enjoy bites and sips from the top chefs from the South at over 50 different tasting stations. Presented by Goya Foods, this delicious journey through the South’s finest flavors takes place in tasting tents at The Home Depot Backyard in Downtown.

When: September 11-14, 2025
Where: The Home Depot Backyard

Intimate Dinners

AF&WF hosts a series of four, one-time-only chef collaborations that celebrate Atlanta’s homegrown talent and feature other chefs from around the country. These events offer an immersive culinary experience and provide an opportunity to mix and mingle with some of the industry’s top professionals.

Dinner at The Americano with Scott Conant & Pat Pascarella
When: Sept. 11, 2025
Where: The Americano at 3315 Peachtree Rd NE

The New South Dinner at Auburn Angel
When: Sept. 11, 2025
Where: Auburn Angel at 302 Auburn Ave NE

Dinner at Il Premio with John Adamson, Jonathan McDowell, and Carleys Vazquez
When: Sept. 12, 2025
Where: Il Premio at 800 Rankin St NE

Dinner with Marcus Samuelsson at Marcus Bar & Grille
When: Sept. 14, 2025
Where: Marcus Bar & Grille at 525 Edgewood Ave SE

Whisky and Fire

As part of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World collide for one epic afternoon of fire, flavor, and fierce competition. Watch Atlanta’s top chefs throw down at sizzling open-fire stations for the title of “Heritage Hero”, while you sip your way through a killer lineup of whiskies from around the world. Come hungry, come thirsty, and get ready to feast like a pro.

When: Sept. 13, 2025
Where: Guardian Works at 775 Echo St NW

Know Before You Go

Where do I get tickets to the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival? 

Event pricing is dependent on the activities and days patrons choose to participate in. Click here to view ticket options.

Are AF&WF events 21+?

Yes, all AF&WF events are 21 and older.  A Valid ID is required for admission at all events. If event security cannot verify your age, you will not be admitted into the event. 

Are pets allowed?

While we love your furry friends, no pets are allowed at any AF&WF event. This does NOT include emotional support animals, therapy animals, or companion animals. Only service animals are permitted.