Calling all foodies in the ATL! The iconic annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is coming back this September, and you don’t want to miss out. And this year, we’ve got some big news: the festival will be bigger than ever before at a brand new location!
What is the Food & Wine Festival?
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is Atlanta’s annual celebration of the delicious flavors of the South! During this massive outdoor event, thousands come from all over for the best food around, from community members to celebrities to chefs alike. The Festival began in 2011, and since its inception has grown into one of the most respected and must-attend food events in the southeast.
The Food & Wine Festival offers several days of tastings, with their epic Tasting Tents presented by Goya Foods. The goal is to spotlight the incomparable flavors of the region, all while having a wonderful time with the community.
What can festival-goers expect?
Other than amazing community and delicious food from all over the Southeast, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival offers some of the most iconic demonstrations and tastings from top chefs in the industry!
This year’s four-day festival will bring over 200 of the region’s most celebrated chefs, including:
- Andrew Zimmern, Marcus Samuelsson, Scott Conant (The Americano)
- Rodney Scott, Charmain Ware-Jason and Joshua Wetshtein (Tiny Lou’s)
- Gizzy Rawlins (Ela)
- Howard and Anita Hsu (Sweet Auburn Barbecue)
- Josue Pena (The Iberian Pig), and Davis King (Beetlecat)
Attendees will have access to the Publix Culinary Demonstration Stage, where chefs will share recipes and host live Q&A sessions.
What’s new this year?
According to the AFWF,
New this year are immersive hands-on experiences that reimagine Southern flavor through bold, sensory surprises. A fourth day of Tasting Tents has been added, giving guests more time to sip, sample, and explore. And, for the first time, Whiskey & Fire, a collaboration between Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World, joins the lineup.
And, of course the biggest news: the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will be at a brand new location! The festival will be hosted at the Home Depot Backyard, in Downtown Atlanta.
Brett Friedman, CEO and Founder of a21, says,
As Atlanta grows, so does our Atlanta Food & Wine, and with this growth, it was time to find a new long term home. Atlantans, we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Okay, okay, I’m in. Gimme the details!
When: Sept. 11th – 14th, 2025
Where: The Home Depot Backyard | 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313 (A BRAND NEW LOCATION!)
Learn more about the festival and grab your tickets on their website here!Don’t miss out on all the food and wine (and more!) fun at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival!