Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2018

Date: Thursday, May 31st to Sunday, June 3rd

Time: Varies

About: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, the country’s most popular Southern epicurean weekend, is only weeks away and its celebrated Tasting Tents will once again take guests on an epic journey through the best flavors of the South from Texas to D.C. Not the typical Festival tasting experience, the AF&WF Tasting Tents are an all-you-can-indulge experience that allows guests the opportunity to eat, drink and explore the region’s top food and drink products and chef creations while also celebrating the international influences that have shaped our region. Piedmont Park’s Greensward Promenade will once again provide the perfect backdrop for the Tasting Tents, which will take place during the evening on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 and in the afternoon on Sunday, June 3. The 2018 Tasting Tents will include 94 food and beverage exhibitor booths featuring 27 food producers, 70 wine brands, 80 spirit brands, and 64 beer brands and a rotating line-up of 35 different chefs each day. Highlights of the Tents include a cocktail garden, a Connoisseur Tent, and a newly added Southern Marketplace featuring favorite artisan goods and housewares. Some of the themes for this year’s Tents include Improbable Pairs, an exploration of unexpected wine, beer, cocktail and food pairings; Palate Pleasers, a flavor-driven sampling experience; and Ingredient Spotlight, a showcase of the region’s quintessential ingredients.  The Tents will also feature Wine Riot, a sister event to the Festival that will debut in Atlanta this fall. The 2018 Tasting Tents are scheduled from 7:30 – 10:30 pm on Friday, June 1 and from 6:30 – 9:30 pm on Saturday, June 2. Sunday’s Tasting Tent session will round out the weekend from 1:30 – 4:30 pm on June 3. Through the ticket packages, food and drink lovers can customize their Atlanta Food & Wine Festival experience by joining us for a few hours, a day or even a weekend. Individual Tasting Tent Passes are $100 and include access to unlimited tastes and sips from the South’s top chefs and purveyors.

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2018 Doggies On The Catwalk

Date: Saturday, June 2nd

Time: 7 pm

About: Doggies on the Catwalk returns this year for its biggest show to date. Celebrating 11 years of philanthropic success, Doggies on the Catwalk’s founder and notable Atlanta personality E. Vincent Martinez is thrilled to take this year’s event to the next level – 25 levels to be exact.  Moving the annual affair to Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office at Terminus 200 in the heart of Buckhead, attendees are invited to experience a crowd-pleasing runway lineup that includes adorable pups, local personalities and coveted luxury brands.  An unforgettable evening of fashion, fun and philanthropy, Doggies on the Catwalk will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 7 p.m. and benefits Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization which educates and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. Emceed by beloved media icon Monica Pearson, the event will feature a cocktail reception and a high-energy runway show featuring the season’s most sought after looks from top designers and brands found at SAKS Fifth Avenue such as Gucci, Prada, Givenchy, Saint Laurent and much more.  And for the first time, patrons can take advantage of three ticketing options, which includes Pedigree, Top Dog and Good Dog packages: Pedigree Level includes premium seating, roof top access, VIP pre-party from 5:30 to 7 p.m., select bar, hors d’oeuvres provided by Le Bilboquet, meet & greet with Whispering Angel’s Paul Chevalier, informal modeling from SAKS, Pop Up Shops, couture candy takeaway by POP Events, available for $225. Top Dog Level includes reserved seating, roof top access, VIP pre-party from 5:30 to 7 p.m., select bar, hors d’oeuvres provided by Le Bilboquet, meet & greet with Whispering Angel’s Paul Chevalier, informal modeling from SAKS, Pop Up Shops, couture candy takeaway by POP Events, available for $175. Good Dog Level includes select bar, Whispering Angel, hors d’oeuvres, Pop Up Shops, couture candy takeaway by POP Events, limited seating available on a first come, first serve basis, available for $75.

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