This weekend, the Istanbul Cultural Center is hosting its 18th annual Turkish Food Fest, and you don’t wanna miss out! From delicious cultural food to traditional dance and music and beyond, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Keep scrolling to learn all about the FREE to enter Turkish Food Fest happening this weekend in Atlanta.
What is the Turkish Food Fest?
Atlanta’s Turkish Food Fest is a massive celebration of Turkish cultural food, performance, music, and more! At the festival, you can enjoy tons of deliciously authentic Turkish food like:
- Adana – hand-minced spicy lamb kebab grilled over charcoal
- Cag Kebab – horizontally stacked, marinated rotating lamb
- Doner – thinly sliced seasoned meat slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie
- Kuzu Sis – tender cubes of marinated lamb skewered and flamed grilled
- Turkish Coffee
- Ice Cream
- Lokma – crispy golden dough balls soaked in sweet syrup
- Dubai Chocolate Cup – with pistachio paste, kataifi, strawberries, and of course, chocolate
And of course, much more! They will have meat, vegetarian, and vegan options as well.
All weekend long, you can also expect traditional music, dance performances, and cultural exhibitions.
Okay, I’ve gotta check this out! Gimme the details!
When: May 9th – 10th, 2026 from 11am – 7pm (both days)
Where: Istanbul Cultural Center | 591 N Main St. Alpharetta, GA, 30009
Parking: Parking is FREE at 192 Mayfield Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 | Shuttles will be provided to the venue
This event is family-friendly, and food is purchased using tickets only — no cash is accepted at food booths. Visit the ticket booth on-site to buy tickets using cash or credit card, then exchange your tickets for food at any food booth.
Get all the details on the Turkish Food Fest’s website, here!Don’t miss out on all the fun, Atlanta! Head to the Turkish Food Fest in Alpharetta this weekend!
