This weekend is the iconic Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp, and you don’t want to miss out on all the fun. What started as a small festival run by local neighbors in 2003, is now one of the most anticipated and beloved festivals in the ATL! Keep scrolling for all the details.
What can festival-goers expect?
On top of a massive community celebration, there are SO many fun things to look forward to at the Chomp and Stomp! Here are some of the highlights:
- 100+ artisan vendors taking over 4 streets
- 30+ bands & artists performing amazing live music on 5 stages (see the full schedule here)
- the Romp & Stomp 5K run
And of course, the Chili Cookoff! With 50+ individual teams and 15+ restaurants, the Chomp & Stomp Chili Cookout is the ultimate chili experience in Atlanta!
At 12:30 PM, the air horn signals the start of the competition, inviting you to sample as many chilis as you can. Get there early to secure a spot in line amoungst the crowd!
Here’s where you can buy a spoon before the festival starts:
- Little’s Food Store – 198 Carroll St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Sweet Cheats – 692 B Kirkwood Ave SE UNIT B1, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Mikkelson’s Market – 210 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Emerald City Bagels – 665 Auburn Ave NE Suite 01A, Atlanta, GA 30312
Your spoon is your ticket to sampling all the chili entries, so make sure you grab one!
Learn more about the chili cook-off, here!
Okay, I’ve gotta check this out! Details please!
When: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 11am – 7pm
Where: Cabbagetown, Atlanta
Cost: Admission is free, but if you want to participate in the chili eating portion of the event, you must purchase an official spoon at a physical presale location (Little’s or Sweet Cheats) or at the festival.
Wanna learn more? Head to Chomp and Stomp’s website, here!
No pets are allowed.
Pro TIp: Parking in Cabbagetown is a rarity on a day with no festival, and during the Chomp and Stomp… it’s going to be impossible. Use public transit, grab scooter down the beltline, rideshare, or walk!
See ya at the Chomp and Stomp, y’all!